Uwe Fischer

Welcome to the website of Uwe J. Fischer, Rechtsanwalt and Notar. We are a Berlin-based law firm catering for anyone in need of conveyancing services in Germany.

As you may know the german law and legal traditions differ vastly from the anglo-saxon system. In Germany deeds may only be drawn up by and be signed before a “Notar”, not to be confused with the common law notary.

The Notar holds a public office and has certain judicial powers. If you require more information on the office of the Notar the Federal Chamber of Notaries has an English-language website (www.bnotk.de/en/index.php).

What is important to know is that the Notar holds a neutral position between the parties, which is the reason why most german consumers do not require a solicitor when buying or selling property. International clients not familiar with the german system frequently choose to employ a solicitor (“Rechtsanwalt”) to guide them through the process.

As Mr. Fischer is both a Notar and a solicitor we are able to offer you any service required in conveyancing. With several UK/US educated lawyers and paralegals plus support staff we have helped several hundred anglo-saxon investors acquire and/or sell property in Germany, from a five-figure flat to a nine-figure portfolio.

Our expertise encompasses all preparatory measures for such transactions, including financing and company formation.

We take a no-frills and no-nonsense approach and find that we can compete with much larger firms in our niche. Just give us a call or an e-mail.

From 2010 to 2017 I was an equity partner of Knauthe Rechtsanwaelte in the building next door.