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As a law firm with more than 100 lawyers, notaries and tax advisors, ARNECKE SIBETH DABELSTEIN offers legal advice in all relevant business locations.
We are one of the leading law firms in Germany with offices in Frankfurt, Hamburg, Berlin, Leer and Dresden and are internationally recognised market leaders in the areas of real estate, transportation/aviation/logistics and maritime industry. We are also continuously growing in the energy, insurance, technology/media and sports law sectors.
Our legal practice areas include labour/employment, Insurance, corporate/m&a, banking & finance, intellectual property, IT, commercial, public and antitrust. We also have a tax team and a notary's office.
Due to our memberships in global legal networks (e.g. Interlaw, Legal Netlink Alliance) as well as worldwide contacts to specialised law firms, we are also a reliable partner for international clients.
We are in Law
ARNECKE SIBETH DABELSTEIN represents a 90 year old history of a dynamic and future oriented working approach. With over 100 enthusiastic lawyers, some of them with international awards, and with our excellent notary office and tax law team, we are now one of the most important full-service business law firms in Germany.
The global pandemic at the beginning of the 2020s accelerated the necessary change. This also effects us – both as a responsible employer and as a provider of progressive legal services. We are aiming to be digital, faster and sustainable in all of our actions.
As an “employer in transition”, we discuss with our staff what the “law firm of the future” should look like. At the same time, we aim to strengthen our digital competence in our 25law segments.
This means, for example, that we can react quicker to enquiries and that we also have greater opportunities for forward-looking consultation because we can identify topics for the future at an earlier stage.
In addition, we are constantly working on new areas of consulting, such as ESG (environmental, social, governance) and aim to underline our claim to be sustainable both internally and externally.
Our corporate culture of flat hierarchies, open doors and respectful and unprejudiced relationships is part of our history. ASD always was – and still is – open-minded and future-oriented. We want to strengthen this approach in our transformation process.
Open by nature
We stand in a long tradition. In the era of steam-powered shipping we already advised shipping companies, shipyards, importers and exporters, and we were recognised as specialists for shipping, transport and insurance law. Today we are among the leading national and international law firms for the maritime industry, transportation, aviation & logistics. In the real estate segment we also embraced both tradition and modernity at an early stage, and we have long been one of the leaders in Germany and Europe.
The transformation to a large and modern full-service commercial law firm, which now covers 25 areas of law, was completed by the merger of three medium-sized law firms: Dabelstein & Passehl, Hamburg (founded in 1930), Arnecke Siebold, Frankfurt (founded in 1995) and Sibeth, Munich (founded in 2005).
Our legal services now cover topics such as employment law, corporate, finance, M&A, IP, IT, commercial, public law and antitrust law. We also have a tax law team and a notary office with locations in Hamburg, Frankfurt, Berlin, Leer & Dresden.
Our teams are inter-disciplinary, serve different segments of commerce and industry and are very well networked. With our long-standing membership of exclusive law firm networks, such as Interlaw, we are a reliable partner for both national and international clients in all relevant areas of law.
Collaborative, communicative, open minded
At ARNECKE SIBETH DABELSTEIN we maintain short communication channels and shallow hierarchies. Our two managing partners are supported by four specialist departments (Finance, Communications, Human Resources and IT) and the office managers in the individual locations.

Managing Partner
Hamburg

Managing Partner
Frankfurt

Head of Finance
Frankfurt

Head of Human Resources | Office Manager
Hamburg

Creative Director | Head of communication
Frankfurt

Office Manager
Frankfurt

Head of IT
Frankfurt
A member of a worldwide network
Our law firm and our experts maintain partnerships with networks worldwide. We provide our clients with valuable contacts and first-hand information. Please find some of our most important partnerships below:
- Interlaw
- Legal Netlink Alliance
- International Law Association (ILA)
- International Bar Association (IBA)
- International Union of Aerospace Insurers (IUAI)
- German Bar Association
- American Bar Association (ABA)
- Women in Law
- German-Japanese Lawyers Association (DJJV)
- German-South African Lawyers Association
- Comité Maritime International (CMI)
- German Association for International Maritime Law (DIVS)
- German Maritime Arbitration Association (GMAA)
- German Society for Maritime Technology (STG)
- Centre for Maritime Law
- International Union of Marine Insurance (IUMI)
- Association Internationale de Droit des Assurances (AIDA)
- Hamburg Insurance Association
- Hamburg Society for the Promotion of Insurance (HGFV)
- German Association for the Protection of Intellectual Property (GRUR)
- MARQUES
- International Trademark Association (INTA)
- European Business Aviation Association (EBAA)
- European Air Law Association (EALA)
- Institute of Air and Space Law (ILWR)
- German Society for Transport Law (DGTR)
- German Society for Construction Law
- Traditional Association of German Marine Insurers
- German Association of Project Managers in the Construction and Real Estate Industry (DVP)
- Women in the real estate industry
- Association of tax lawyers
- Hamburg Bar Association (HAV)
- German Institution of Arbitration (DIS)
Engaged in every way
For many years, ARNECKE SIBETH DABELSTEIN has been involved in the sports, art and cultural sector and has supported social institutions. Our staff are actively involved in various associations, sponsoring organisations and social institutions.
Here is a selection of the organisations that we have supported over the last few years:
Sport- Skyliners Frankfurt
- Basketball at school
- ALBA Berlin
- Eintracht Frankfurt
- BMW International Open
- JP Morgan Corporate Challenge
- Frankfurt Book Fair
- Rheingau Music Festival
- Arte Musica Foundation
- English Theatre Frankfurt
- Montagsgesellschaft (citizen discussion forum)
- ARS magazine
- Women in law
- ASD|Summer School
- ASD|Shipping & Marine Insurance Scholarship Program
- ASD Dissertation Prize
It is an honour for us
We feel simply excellent when our clients and our employees give us top marks. Thank you!









SERVICES|Strong expertise
Our advisory and support services are sustainable, comprehensive and transparent: We show our clients the opportunities, risks and consequences in every situation - realistically and pragmatically. This includes a reliable assessment of the legal and procedural situation, the expected financial, temporal, personnel and also emotional challenges of legal disputes.
We manage state court proceedings as well as national and international arbitration proceedings. With our worldwide network, we also coordinate proceedings across borders. We represent clients in association court proceedings as well as mediation and other dispute resolution proceedings. Our 25 legal segments offer you assistance in all relevant business areas. Have a look!
EXPERTS|Find your lawyer
Things can be as simple as that: ASD combines a wide range of legal expertise with around 100 passionate lawyers. Simply enter the name of the lawyer and/or the location or area of law for your request and the first contact is already made.
NEWS|Relevant and informative
Use our news hub and you will always be well informed. We are happy to share our knowledge about current developments in all areas of business law and the latest information from our 18 special legal fields with you.

BGH: Birkenstock sandals are not art - When does design enjoy copyright protection?
Birkenstock is world-famous for its sandals – but they are not protected by copyright. The Federal Court of Justice (BGH) has ruled that they are not a work of applied art and are therefore not protected by copyright (judgment of 20.02.2025 – I ZR 16/24; I ZR 17/24; I ZR 18/24). But what does this […]
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ARNECKE SIBETH DABELSTEIN – Awarded by Legal500
We are thrilled to announce that ARNECKE SIBETH DABELSTEIN has been honored with “Top Tier” accolades in the latest edition of Legal500! Top Tier Rankings: Beratung des Transportsektors Maritimes Wirtschaftsrecht Schiffsfinanzierung Special mention goes to: Hall of Fame: Dieter Schwampe + Jan Dreyer Leading Partner: Jan Eichhorn, Marco Remiorz + Holger Bürskens Next Generation […]
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Chapter contributed for Legal 500 Country Comparative Guides 2025 Germany Shipping
Jan-Niklaas Brons and Ulf Marr have authored a chapter for the prestigious Legal500 guide: “Legal 500 Shipping Comparative Guides 2025”. This country-specific Q&A provides an in-depth overview of the shipping laws and regulations applicable in Germany, offering valuable insights for professionals and enthusiasts in the maritime industry. A big thank you to our dedicated team […]
MOREEVENTS|Live und digital
ASD regularly organises virtual and regular events throughout Germany and internationally. You can find all the information on our lectures, seminars, webinars, workshops or even podcasts in our Event Hub or on the websites of our respective fields of expertise and legal areas. You are cordially invited to join us. We look forward to your participation.

ASD|WOMEN IN LAW - Environment – Das "E" in ESG
Liebe Damen, die „ASD|WOMEN IN LAW“ laden wieder ein zu einer Veranstaltung für die „Leading Ladies“. Wir widmen uns einem aktuellen Thema, dass nahezu jedes Unternehmen beschäftigt: Environment – Das “E” in ESG. Vier Rednerinnen werden uns kurze Einblicke in verschiedene Maßnahmen im Bereich der Umwelt in unterschiedlichen Branchen geben. Neben unseren ASD Kolleginnen Christine […]
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Shipping Law and Marine Insurance Scholarship
Shipping and marine insurance are international, and the markets are growing increasingly interconnected. Despite modern means of communication, we consider personal contact with our colleagues as an essential foundation for advising our clients. We take it for granted that we have a close network of specialized lawyers around the globe. Based on our experience, foreign […]
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ASD|EXPO REAL Reception on Wednesday, 4 October 2023 from 7:00 PM in Munich
On the occasion of this year’s EXPO REAL we would like to invite you to our reception: Wednesday, 4 October 2023 from 7:00 PM at the CAFE LUITPOLD Brienner Str. 11, 80333 Munich. Please register here. A FLYING BUFFET is planned from 7:30 PM. We look forward to seeing you! Your ASD|REAL ESTATE TEAM
MORESTUDIO|FILM AND PODCAST
Erleben Sie informative Webinare und Podcasts zu aktuellen Themen sowie Live-Stream-Events mit erfahrenen Expertinnen und Experten direkt auf Ihren Bildschirmen. Schauen Sie einfach mal rein.

ASD 42bit - Folge 8 „CCaaS (Cybercrime-as-a-Service)“
CCaaS (Cybercrime-as-a-Service) oder AaaS (Access-as-a-Service) einkaufen? Cyberkriminalität ist zu einer arbeitsteiligen Industrie geworden. Ist es nur eine Frage der Zeit, bis ein Hacker nicht nur anklopft, sondern im eigenen System ist und Daten klaut oder die Dateien verschlüsselt? Wie sollte auf einen Angriff reagiert werden? Ist die Zahlung eines „Lösegelds“ der richtige Weg? Hierüber sprach […]
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ASD 42bit - Folge 7 „Datenzugang: Der kartellrechtliche Weg“
Daten sind zu einem entscheidenden Wettbewerbsparameter geworden. Der Podcast 42bit befasste sich bereits mit der „Datenhanse“ mit dem einvernehmlichen Weg des Datenaustauschs zwischen Unternehmen. Sollte sich ein Unternehmen aber weigern, bleibt vielleicht noch der Weg des kartellrechtlichen Herausgabeanspruchs. Hierüber sprach Thomas Fischer, Leiter des Bereichs DIGITAL TECHNOLOGIE bei ASD, mit seinem Partner Dr. Sebastian Jungermann […]
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ASD 42bit - Folge 6 „Ist das Vergaberecht immer schuld?“
Vor der Digitalisierung der öffentlichen Verwaltung steht die Beschaffung. Das Vergaberecht wird hier immer wieder als Hemmnis gescholten. Ist es das wirklich oder nicht vielmehr notwendig, um eine marktorientierte Beschaffung zu gewährleisten? Hierüber und über viele weitere Themen rund um das Vergaberecht sprach Thomas Fischer, Leiter des Bereichs DIGITAL TECHNOLOGIE bei ASD mit Marco Junk, […]
MOREBLOG|PROFESSIONAL AND DETAILED
In diesem Blog versorgen wir Sie gezielt mit rechtlich relevanten Neuigkeiten, Einschätzungen und Praxistipps aus den ausgewählten Praxisfeldern Transportation, Aviation, Maritime und Insurance.
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CONTACT
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