Building and architectural law

Our focus is on linking technology and law. Only those who accept the current challenges and continuously educate themselves are well positioned for the future. To this end, customised products must also be updated in a legally tailored manner. We understand the language of the construction industry and implement it consistently.

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The contractual basis is as important for the success of the construction project as the foundation on which it is built. Rely on our experience and expertise.

Our services. To the point.

• What should you bear in mind during contract negotiations for the conclusion of the contract and later conflict management? How do you have to react to instructions from the client? - ALPMANN FRÖHLICH provides you with the legal tools. We accompany and support you, also in the form of in-house seminars.
• Which contractual arrangement suits the construction project? What about the inclusion of the VOB/B? - We draw up your contract, individually and tailor-made.
• How do you get your money? - We secure your claims.
• Do you have reservations about the execution of the construction work? Are you obstructed in the execution? - We help you to protect your rights and ensure that delays do not put you at a disadvantage (keyword: contractual penalty).
• Your client claims defects? - Together with our network of experts, we will defend you against complaints of defects.
• What has to be considered when defective building materials are delivered? - We know what measures you need to take - sometimes immediately.
• How do you avoid chain liability for (foreign) subcontractors? - We are familiar with employee leasing and the Employee Posting Act.
• Is your contractual partner insolvent? - We will take the necessary steps with our insolvency lawyers.
• What should be done if the dispute is brought before an arbitration court/ mediation board? - We support you in enforcing your claims in these proceedings (e.g. SOBau).

You benefit from the fact that we know both the contractor and the client side due to our extensive experience.

Gardening and landscaping are supposedly subject to their own rules. But the provisions of the law on contracts for work and services also apply to you. The contractual basis is as important for the success of the construction project as the cubage you design. Rely on our experience and expertise.

Our services. To the point.

• What should you bear in mind during contract negotiations to conclude the contract and later conflict management? How do you have to react to instructions from the client? - ALPMANN FRÖHLICH provides you with the legal tools. We accompany and support you, also in the form of in-house seminars.
• What has to be considered when participating in public tenders?
• Which contractual form suits the construction project? What about the inclusion of the VOB/B? - We draw up your contract, individually and tailor-made.
• How do you get your money? - We secure your claims.
• Do you have reservations about the execution of the construction work? Are you obstructed in the execution? - We help you to protect your rights and ensure that delays do not put you at a disadvantage (keyword: contractual penalty).
• Your client claims defects? - Together with our network of experts, we will defend you against complaints of defects.
• What has to be considered when defective building materials are delivered? - We know what measures you need to take - sometimes immediately.
• Is your contractual partner insolvent? - We will initiate the necessary steps with our insolvency lawyers.

You benefit from the fact that we know the contractor and client sides.

Are you a supplier or manufacturer of building materials? You had little to do with installation and removal costs? This has now changed due to law changes. Secure your recourse claims in the supply chain. Rely on our experience and expertise.

Our services. To the point.

• What has changed with the latest legal reform of the sales law as of 01.01.2022? Do you have to adapt your general terms and conditions? - ALPMANN FRÖHLICH provides you with the legal tools (keyword: General Terms and Conditions). We minimise your liability risk.
• Does a defect in the building material only become apparent after installation? - We develop strategies to limit your liability.
• What should be done when the building material is delivered? Defects must be reported immediately.
• How do you have to react to notices of defects? - We know what measures you have to take (keyword: preservation of evidence). Also in the field of Commercial law we are specialised.

You benefit from our knowledge of the manufacturer, supplier, seller and buyer.

Are you an architect, engineer or client? Do you know that the German Civil Code (BGB) has regulated the architect and engineer contract since 01.01.2018? The following questions in particular have arisen since then: Are you still in the acquisition phase? What fee is owed? When is the fee earned?

You master the architectural basics. This is your craft. We will create the legal basis together. Rely on our experience and expertise.

Our services. To the point.

• What do you have to consider when drafting contracts? How do you have to react to the client's instructions? When is your contractual partner or you entitled to a special right of termination? - ALPMANN FRÖHLICH provides you with the legal tools. We accompany and support you.
• What form of contract suits the construction project in question? - We will draw up your contract, individually and tailor-made.
• Are you accused of deficiencies in your planning services? - Together with our network of experts, we will defend you against complaints.
• What do you do if you are not solely responsible for the defect? - We make sure that you are not solely liable and secure your rights of recourse (keyword: notice of dispute).

You benefit from the fact that we know the architect's side and the client's side.

You thought you were burdened with enough regulations as a property developer? The legislator sees this differently. Legal regulations also apply to your property development contract. The contractual foundations are of paramount importance for your building project, like the foundation on which it is built. Rely on our experience and expertise.

Our services. To the point.

• What must be observed in property development contracts? How do you have to react to instructions from the client? - ALPMANN FRÖHLICH provides you with the legal tools. We accompany and support you.
• Which contractual form suits the building project? What about the inclusion of the VOB/B? - We draft your contract, individually and tailor-made.
• Your client claims defects? - We defend against notices of defects with our network of experts.
• What do you have to consider when delivering defective building materials? - We know what measures you need to take.
• How do you avoid chain liability for (foreign) subcontractors? - We are familiar with employee leasing and the Employee Posting Act.
• Your contractual partner is insolvent? - We will take the necessary steps with our insolvency lawyers.
• What should be done if the dispute is brought before an arbitration court/ mediation board? - We support you in enforcing your claims in these proceedings (e.g. SOBau).

You benefit from the fact that we know the developer and client side.

The building project must comply with the respective requirements of public building planning and building regulations law.

We support project developers, builders, investors, commercial enterprises, private builders and the approval authorities in all project phases, from the examination of the approvability in the planning stage to the judicial clarification of the approval decision to the completion of the building project. We represent neighbours who want to defend themselves against a building project that affects them in and out of court.

In connection with the preparation and amendment of urban land use plans, other urban development statutes or the conclusion of urban development contracts, we advise public authorities as well as companies and private individuals.

Our services. To the point.

• ALPMANN FRÖHLICH accompanies you as a builder and planner throughout the entire approval process, in particular in the context of the necessary coordination with the building permit authorities and, for example, the authorities for the preservation of historical monuments.
• In administrative litigation, we support you as a builder in enforcing your building rights, as a neighbour in defending against unlawful projects or as a licensing authority in defending the licensing decision.
• In the context of urban land-use planning, we represent the interests of those affected by the plan at the earliest possible stage and, if necessary, bring about a review of the planning by way of a judicial review proceeding. ALPMANN FRÖHLICH advises the planner in all phases of the planning procedure and in the event of a subsequent legal dispute.

You benefit from the fact that we know the perspective of the authority, the developer and the neighbour.

The awarding of public contracts by municipalities or other state institutions is subject to strict legal rules. Failure to comply with these rules and ignorance of them can, in the worst case, lead to exclusion from an award procedure. Rely on our experience and expertise to avoid mistakes in award procedures.

Our services. To the point.

• What should be taken into account in the various award procedures? What are the biggest mistakes to avoid? - ALPMANN FRÖHLICH provides you with the legal tools. We accompany and support you, also in the form of in-house seminars.
• How do I obtain prequalification for construction contracts? What do I have to bear in mind during the prequalification procedure? - We provide you with comprehensive and individual support in obtaining prequalification and participating in a prequalification procedure.
• A competitor has been awarded a contract. What can I do? - We will provide you with comprehensive support both out of court and in court in order to secure your rights in the event of the unlawful award of a (public) contract to an employee.

You benefit from the fact that we know the bidders and the supplier side due to our extensive experience in award procedures.