Tom Lindner Law Office

About

Dr. Tom Lindner LL.M. (London) advises companies and private clients on cross-border matters connected to Germany and France.

His profile combines German and British legal training, practice in Berlin and experience in European and international institutions.

Associations & memberships

  • Berlin Bar Association / Federal Bar Association
  • Paris Bar Association (Ordre des Avocats à la Cour de Paris)
  • European Law Student Association (ELSA)
  • Alumni Leipzig University
  • London Metropolitan University Alumni Association
  • Les Chemins de la Réussite

Publications & seminars

  • 2016 - Richter der Integration - A comparative study on constitutional-court positions of selected member states regarding EU integration.
  • 2012 - The treaty of fiscal compact - a solid base or a fire-chase.
  • 2011 - Is the European Union in 2011 a sustainable and defensible legal and regulatory model for regional and international cooperation and development.
  • 2010 - The potential legal impact of the Lisbon treaty to EU external relations - An analysis of the European External Action Service (EEAS).
  • 2009 - Seminar - 50th Anniversary of the Genocide Convention (University of Marburg).
  • 2009 - Die Demokratiekonzeption des Bundesverfassungsgerichts in der Lissabonentscheidung.
  • 2009 - Assisted with the TEU / TFEU commentary by Geiger / Kahn / Kotzur.

Selected background

Education

  • 2012-2016: Doctor of Law (Dr. iur.), University of Hamburg
  • 2012-2014: Second State Examination, Legal Examination Board Berlin
  • 2010-2011: Master of Laws (LL.M.), London Metropolitan University
  • 2005-2010: First State Examination and Diploma in Law, University of Leipzig

Professional experience

  • Since 2016: Attorney at law in Berlin
  • 2014-2016: Director, Nimrod Services Europe Ltd., London
  • 2012-2014: Legal traineeship with placements at the High Court Berlin, the European Commission in Brussels and the German Foreign Ministry
  • 2010-2012: Consultant, Continental Pacific Group, London
  • 2008-2009: Legal research assistant, Zwanzig, Hacke, Meilke, Debelius & Partner, Leipzig

Languages

  • German (native)
  • English (C2)
  • French (C1)
  • Russian (A2)
  • Latin

Services & Fees

Tom Lindner's law practice supports EU and non-EU companies as well as private clients in disputes and cross-border matters connected to France and Germany.

Each mandate is handled in English, German or French, with responsive, economical and goal-oriented case management tailored to the client, clear recommendations and transparent next steps.

Core areas

  • Support at every procedural stage
  • Negotiation, settlement and mediation before litigation, whenever appropriate
  • Court representation in Germany and France
  • Enforcement and execution of claims and decisions

Fees

Fees are agreed individually based on the technical nature and complexity of the matter, the type of proceedings and the time required for handling and follow-up.

Depending on the mandate, billing is structured on an hourly basis or as a flat fee. VAT is charged at the applicable rate; purely contingency-based fees are not permitted, although supplementary success-related components may be agreed in line with professional rules.