JUVE Ranking Foreign Trade Law 2025: Cattwyk awarded 5-star status

Cattwyk consists of a well-established team that has grown over many years and is firmly rooted in the market. Since the beginning of 2025, we have been operating as a boutique law firm specializing in trade compliance, economic security, and sustainability. From the outset, our aim has been to offer our clients top-tier services and to remain among the market leaders. We are therefore all the more delighted to have achieved our first ranking as a 5-star practice in the JUVE Ranking of Foreign Trade Law 2025. Clear Focus and In-Depth Expertise The assessment highlights our particular strengths in customs law, export control, and sanctions. Clients also rely on our extensive expertise in investigations related to violations of the Foreign Trade Act. The expansion of consulting services to include ESG compliance is commended, encompassing not only German and European supply chain directives but also CBAM, EUDR, the Forced Labor Regulation, and the Ecodesign Regulation. JUVE states: “Cattwyk combines classic foreign trade law advice with sustainability issues in cross-border trade as consistently as few other competitors.” Strong voices for the next generation. What particularly pleases us: The award explicitly includes all our younger colleagues. Dr. Julia Hörnig is even described by clients as “up-and-coming,” and Kahraman Altun is praised for his customs law expertise. For us, this is a strong sign of our development, which is being recognized and appreciated in the market. Recommendations for the entire partner level: All our partners are also mentioned by name: Dr. Katja Göcke, Dr. Lothar Harings ("excellent knowledge of the subject matter and understanding of business contexts"), Dr. Hartmut Henninger (“leading figure at CBAM”), Franziska Kaiser (“profound expert in EU sanctions law”) and Marian Niestedt (“professional and objective”). We are proud of this award so soon after our launch and congratulate our entire fantastic team. A big thank you also goes to our clients and colleagues for their recommendations.