Construction
Construction lawyers in Hannover, Germany
Construction projects rarely fail because of technology – but because of contracts, variations and defect disputes. We support clients, contractors and planners from contract to acceptance and beyond.
Construction law between contract, technology and time pressure
Disputes on site typically concern variations, delays, acceptance and defects. Setting the right course early saves lengthy court proceedings later.
We advise developers, contractors, trades and planners on German construction law under the Civil Code (BGB) and the VOB/B, as well as architects‘ and engineers‘ law. With our technical background – our founder is a graduate engineer – we also understand the technical side. For public projects, we combine construction law with our procurement expertise.
Our construction law services
Typical cases from our practice
What mandates in this area often look like – from the first call to the solution.
Unpaid variation
Situation: An electrical contractor installed additional cabling on instruction of site management; the client rejects the invoice.
Our approach: We evaluate instructions, site diary and correspondence, calculate remuneration and enforce the claim.
Damp in a new building
Situation: Months after moving in, damp appears in the basement of a new house.
Our approach: We secure evidence through independent evidence proceedings, set deadlines for remedy and claim a cost advance.
Security for the contract price
Situation: A trade business fears the developer cannot pay the final invoice.
Our approach: We demand security under section 650f BGB and prepare suspension or termination if it is not provided.
Note: These examples are anonymised, typical scenarios. They do not describe specific mandates and do not promise any outcome – every case is assessed individually.
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Your contacts
Depending on the matter, we combine attorneys and – where technology is involved – patent attorneys in one team. All our lawyers advise in English.
Andreas FriedleinAttorney
Dipl.-Ing. Michael Horak, LL.M.Attorney · Certified Specialist in IP Law · Certified Specialist in Copyright & Media Law
Stefan KarfusehrAttorney
Detailed profiles are available in German.
Frequently asked questions
What is the VOB/B?
A set of standard construction terms that must be agreed and contains its own rules on variations, acceptance and warranty.
How long do defect claims last for buildings?
Generally five years from acceptance under the BGB; four years under the VOB/B unless otherwise agreed.
May I refuse acceptance?
For material defects yes; for minor defects acceptance should be declared with a reservation.
Your lawyer for Construction Law in Germany
Tell us about your matter. We usually reply within one business day – faster where deadlines apply.
Georgstrasse 48 · 30159 Hannover · Germany
Phone +49 511 35 73 56-0
Email hannover@fachanwalt-hannover.com
Mon–Thu 8:00–17:30 · Fri 8:00–17:00 (CET) · Video meetings available