Salans has launched a German international practice group in a bid to improve its service to German clients.

The new group spans 14 offices and comprises 90 German-speaking lawyers outside Germany as well as a further 60 lawyers in the firm's Berlin and Frankfurt offices. An additional seven offices are offering German language advice, which will be led by partners in other offices.

The firm said the initiative comes in response to demand for integrated German-speaking advice beyond Germany, with the group to target companies in key markets in Europe, CIS and Asia.

Paris-based partner Johannes Jonas, one of the founders of the group, said: "Despite the growing internationalisation of the economy we experience a high demand for integrated German-speaking advice in many of our locations.

"Language skills are one factor, but even more important is that many German companies, especially medium-sized companies investing abroad, look for advisers who know their business practice and their culture, and who can effectively build a bridge into local markets."

Salans' German clients include Bayer and Bertelsmann.

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