Posts by Michael Decker
Acquiring German Citizenship for Children of German Citizens
On August 20, 2021, a significant amendment was added to Section 5 of the German Citizenship Law. This amendment has opened a ten-year window allowing the children of male and female German citizens to apply for German citizenship, even if the German Citizenship Law at the time of their birth did not allow them to…
Read MoreGerman citizenship for children by declaration
Over the past few years, there has been a noticeable increase in the number of applications for German citizenship. Notably, in 2021, amendments were introduced to the German citizenship law, which significantly expanded the eligibility criteria. Among those applying are individuals who already possess German citizenship and wish to extend this citizenship to their offspring.…
Read MorePartner separation – BMBY in a partnership contract
The conflict between business partners happens often and sometimes results in the closing of joint businesses. This raises many legal problems and questions regarding the division of assets the business shares. Is it possible to simplify the complex process of business partner separation? In this article, an attorney specializing in Israeli corporate law will explain…
Read MoreLawsuit against a contractor for late handover of an apartment
In what cases can a lawsuit be filed against a contractor for late handover of an apartment? The law allows claims to be filed in cases of a delay exceeding 60 days in the handover of the apartment (and for contracts signed after July 7, 2022 – in cases of a delay exceeding a month).…
Read MoreObtaining a German passport for Nazi persecution victims and their descendants
In accordance with new regulations of the German Nationality Law, the pool of people eligible for obtaining German citizenship was recently expanded to include those persecuted by the Nazi regime, between the years 1933 and 1945, and their descendants. Israelis who go through the process of obtaining a German European passport, for the multitude of…
Read MoreEuropean passport for Israelis: comparing the citizenship laws of Germany and Austria
Many Israelis looking for an opportunity to obtain an additional passport find that they are eligible for German or Austrian citizenship because their family was persecuted by the Nazis. In recent years, the two strongest economies in Europe, Germany and Austria, have decided to expand the eligibility of Nazi persecution victims and their descendants to…
Read MoreDelay in apartment handover from contractor
The Sales Law (Apartments) is a law designed to protect new apartment buyers from apartment sellers on several levels, and among other things it entitles apartment buyers to financial compensation in cases of a late handover of an apartment from a contractor. Compensation is given for a delay of more than a month in handing…
Read MoreIsraeli Police certificate for foreign workers
Can foreign workers ask for an Israeli police clearance certificate? The law in Israel allows any person, whether or not he or she is a resident of Israel, to request information from the records of the Israeli police detailing whether there is any criminal information about them. If the applicant for the certificate does not…
Read MorePartnership Agreement in Israel
This article explains a partnership agreement in Israel, including what it is and what you need to know about it. Many of our international clients, in particular, wish to better understand the nature of Israeli law. Background on partnerships In Israel, partnerships are considered an independent legal entity. As such, they must be documented through…
Read MoreWhat documents are required when applying for Austrian citizenship for Nazi persecution victims and their descendants?
When applying for Austrian citizenship for Nazi persecution victims and their descendants, applicants must prove that they are eligible to receive said citizenship. To this end, required documents include evidence proving the persecution victim’s center of life in Austria, as well as personal documents of the applicants and their family members. In 2019, an amendment…
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