33 www.lawyer-monthly.com Lawyer Monthly Legal Awards 2024 seminars and training courses and actively engaging in legal networks that not only encompass family law but also other areas of law. Due to the fact family law often intersects with other areas of law, such as tax law, company law or criminal law, this interdisciplinary exchange is particularly valuable, even beyond Germany’s national borders. Furthermore, I follow current case law and specialised publications, especially in the field of family law. What advice would you give to young lawyers who are aspiring to specialise in family law? I would advise young lawyers who are aspiring to specialise in family law to prepare themselves well both professionally and emotionally for this demanding field. A good family law solicitor needs to have excellent legal knowledge, empathy, and the ability to remain clear in his own mind and objective in difficult situations. It is important to enjoy working with people and to develop a good sense of their needs, while also being able to remain emotionally detached and to maintain your focus. Continuous further training is also imperative, as is an openminded approach towards alternative dispute resolution methods such as mediation. Q It is important to enjoy working with people and to develop a good sense of their needs, while also being able to remain emotionally detached and to maintain your focus. “ For a more in-depth look at the nuances of family law in Germany, also see our recent publication on Pilati + Fritz Rechtsanwälte. www.lawyer-monthly.com/2024/06/family-law-in-germany
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