The Commercial Court is a highly efficient court with distinguished judges based in Stuttgart and Mannheim which specialises in major commercial and international disputes.
As a state institution, the Commercial Court coordinates with the parties involved in order to arbitrate cases with the utmost impartiality and reliability in quick, effective proceedings involving the latest communication technology.
For businesses, this makes the Commercial Court the number one place to go when a dispute arises. In the Commercial Court, the certainty and quality of German legislation are what matter.
On April 1, 2025, the Law to Strengthen Germany as a Judicial Location by Introducing Commercial Courts and the Use of English in Civil Court Proceedings (Judicial Location Strengthening Act) will come into force. The law opens the possibility to establish a Commercial Court at the Higher Regional Court level, which will have first-instance jurisdiction over certain commercial civil disputes with a value of over 500,000 euros, based on the agreement of the parties. In addition, Commercial Chambers can be set up at the Regional Court level. Proceedings before both the Commercial Court and the Commercial Chambers can be conducted in either German or English. At the request of the parties, a readable transcript can be produced. During an early organizational hearing, agreements regarding the structure and conduct of the proceedings can be made (Case Management Conference).
Learn what makes the Commercial Court the number one place to go for your business in the event of a commercial dispute.
