Attorneys at Law · Frankfurt am Main

Structure. Strategy. Law.

Our firm stands for modern legal advice at the highest level. We combine legal expertise with digital solutions to work efficiently, transparently and purposefully – for companies and private clients alike.

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The Firm

Advice with vision, expertise and conviction.

Forward-looking thinking and the use of state-of-the-art technology allow us not only to master legal challenges, but to actively shape them. Whether company or private individual – we support you with the ambition of always finding the best solution for you.

Our team

01 Who we are

Höchsten & Jacoby is a law firm with many years of experience in civil and commercial law. Our specialty is distribution law, in particular automotive distribution law. For decades we have represented vehicle manufacturers and importers as well as car dealers of all sizes – in Germany and abroad. Private individuals also count among our clients, for they too benefit from our decades of practice and the specialist knowledge that comes with it.

A decisive difference to other law firms lies in our independence. We stand by our roots, which reach back to the era of Germany's post-war economic miracle, the „Wirtschaftswunder". We are no legal factory – with us, you have and keep the attorney you know and trust as your personal contact.

02 How we work

A well-coordinated, highly qualified team of attorneys is your point of contact for all your concerns. Working in efficient and flexible units, we support our clients and their projects.

For you, this means among other things: always reaching a competent contact, regardless of business hours. We are convinced that service is part of a professional attitude. The ability to react quickly to our clients' complex, fast-moving environment and to help shape change is another core competence of our firm.

Finding the tailor-made solution for your matter – individual, pragmatic and sustainable. That is how we approach it.

03 What we offer

We advise in all areas of civil and commercial law, placing particular emphasis on integrated support from a single source. You decide how to use these services – with us as litigators, or as advisory, holistic problem solvers.

24/7
Availability
60+
Years of experience
100%
Independence
1
Dedicated contact
We provide our services to clients on the foundation of mutual trust.
Our philosophy

Services

Areas of law we call home.

Integrated support from a single source – in and out of court, nationally and internationally.

01 Core competence

Distribution & Automotive Distribution Law

For decades we have represented vehicle manufacturers, importers and car dealers of all sizes in Germany and abroad – from drafting and negotiating dealer, agency and service partner agreements and questions of network structure to the consistent enforcement of your interests in court.

Dealer agreementsAgency modelsNetwork terminationCompensation claimsInternational distribution systems
02

Competition Law

Defending and enforcing claims under unfair competition law: warning letters, preliminary injunctions, cease-and-desist and damages actions, as well as the preventive review of your advertising and market presence.

03

Antitrust Law

Advice on distribution-related antitrust law and block exemption regulations, antitrust-compliant design of distribution systems and terms, and representation before competition authorities.

04

Commercial & Corporate Law

From formation to shareholder agreements and restructurings, to managing directors' liability and commercial agency law – we support companies in all corporate law matters.

05

Product Liability Law

Advising manufacturers, importers and dealers on product liability and warranty issues, recall scenarios and contractual safeguards along the supply chain.

06

Tax Law

With a certified specialist in tax law, we advise on tax structuring, accompany tax audits and represent you in objection proceedings and before the fiscal courts.

07

Employment Law

For employers and employees: drafting employment and severance agreements, advice on dismissals and restructuring, and representation before the labour courts.

08

Traffic Accident Law

Swift and consistent accident claims handling: enforcement of damages and compensation for pain and suffering, as well as advice on vehicle purchase, leasing and financing.

09

Equine Law

Legal advice all around the sport horse: purchase and sale of competition and sport horses, warranty claims and pre-purchase examinations, veterinary liability, as well as training, livery and sponsoring agreements – for riders, trainers, stables and breeders in equestrian sport.

10

Civil Law for Private Clients

Private individuals also benefit from our specialist knowledge – for instance in sales and works contracts, warranty issues, and the enforcement or defence of civil claims.

Our Team

Personal. Experienced.
At your side.

Portrait of Elmar Höchsten

Elmar Höchsten

Attorney at Law · Notary († 2007)

Namesake and founding partner of our firm.

Looking for qualified, straightforward advice?

You will receive it from an entrepreneurially and analytically minded attorney who accompanies you on your way with the necessary tenacity.

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Careers

Become part of our team.

We are a law firm located in the heart of Frankfurt's Westend district. Our work focuses on advising renowned international companies as well as national medium-sized businesses, in and out of court – particularly in the field of automotive distribution.

We are constantly growing and always happy to welcome new colleagues. You think you would be a good fit – perfect! Then do not hesitate to send us your application.

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Contact

Let's talk about your matter.

We look forward to hearing from you – and will get back to you promptly.

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Our Office

Höchsten & Jacoby Rechtsanwälte
Feuerbachstraße 31
60325 Frankfurt am Main, Germany
In the heart of Frankfurt's Westend
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Regardless of business hours, you will always reach a competent contact at our firm – for us, service is part of a professional attitude.

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Dr. Christopher Jacoby

Attorney at Law · Certified Specialist in Tax Law

ch.jacoby@hoechsten-jacoby.de

Education

  • Law studies in Frankfurt am Main
  • Legal clerkship in Frankfurt am Main and Boston, MA

Practice areas

  • Distribution law (esp. automotive distribution law)
  • Competition law
  • Antitrust law
  • Commercial and corporate law

Languages

  • German
  • English
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Hans-Christoph Wicke

Attorney at Law

h.wicke@hoechsten-jacoby.de

Education

  • Law studies in Frankfurt am Main
  • Legal clerkship in Frankfurt am Main and Hanau

Practice areas

  • Distribution law (esp. automotive distribution law)
  • Product liability law
  • Competition law

Memberships

  • German Bar Association (Deutscher Anwaltverein)
Portrait of Laura Mangels

Laura Mangels

Attorney at Law

l.mangels@hoechsten-jacoby.de

Education

  • Law studies in Frankfurt am Main
  • Legal clerkship in Frankfurt am Main and New York

Practice areas

  • Distribution law (esp. automotive distribution law)
  • Employment law
  • Traffic accident law

Languages

  • German
  • English