act legal: The one-stop solution for

International Business

Internationally, we have an absolutely perfect footing. Our virtually unique position in the market and our excellent contacts make us a strong partner. In all manner of ways.

Legal advice in Europe

Our 11 offices are located in central cities at the economic heart of Europe with a population of more than 320 million, representing more than 60% of Europe’s total economy. We can reach every European core place of business within an hour. For companies and investors from all over the world in need of first-class legal advice in Europe, we are one of the first choices and an attractive alternative to major international law firms.

With Europe being our main focus, we act here for clients referred to us by law firms worldwide. We ensure client protection and manage our mandates holistically in the interests of our worldwide partner law firms.

Legal advice worldwide

In all key economic centres outside Europe we operate through “best friend” law firms and our partner law firms from LAWorld, with whom we have been personally associated for years and whose integrity and professionalism we vouch for. This way, worldwide, we can guarantee the same high standard of consulting style and professional expertise as our own. Due to the high volume of business which we at act legal refer to our partner law firms outside Europe every year, our clients are always considered preferred clients and accordingly receive first-class advice on attractive terms.

Economic contacts and cultural translation

We are our clients’ confidantes in all commercial matters. It goes without saying that we therefore make our excellent contacts in the business world available to them, including financial institutions, investors and authorities.

Clients of act legal receive not only essential legal support in culturally highly sensitive cross-border business, but also 360° care.

10. April 2024

act Fort Advocaten is ranked in Legal500 2024

act FORT has again been ranked in The Legal 500 EMEA 2024 edition in the categories Industry Focus: Retail, Real Estate and Dispute Resolution: Commercial Litigation. Other good news is that for th... read more
21. March 2024

Digital transformation – Is your company prepared for the new EU laws?

In order to shape Europe’s digital future, the European Commission has prepared and enacted a large number of legal regulations that form the legal framework for the digital transformation. T... read more
13. March 2024

AMLA – The European Money Laundering Authority comes to Frankfurt

FRANKFURT – On 22 February 2024, the representatives of the Council and the European Parliament decided that the seat of the future European Anti-Money Laundering Authority (AMLA) will be in ... read more
1. March 2024

act Fort Advocaten moves to Teniersstraat 1!

On February 26, 2024, act FORT moved to Teniersstraat 1 close to the Museumplein in Amsterdam. A beautiful building where we would love to welcome you! The choice for this building is part of act F... read more
22. February 2024

The Hungarian ESG Act has arrived

Due to the holiday season and the legislative dumping at the end of the year, the important new milestone in the ESG field did not receive much publicity, even though Act CVIII of 2023, the ESG Act... read more
22. February 2024

Fake environmental awareness, or the “green washing” phenomenon – according to the Hungarian Competition Authority

Today, more and more companies are trying to convince consumers with the pretence of a sustainable future and environmental awareness. However, in many cases, there is no real responsibility behind... read more
2. February 2024

act legal European law firm advised Doosan Škoda Power s.r.o. on executing EPC agreement with Orlen S.A.

Thanks to the partnership collaboration of act legal offices from Poland and the Czechia that provided legal services during the procurement procedure and negotiations, Doosan Škoda Power s.r.o. st... read more
23. January 2024

The European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS) under the CSRD are coming – “to dos” for companies

The new reporting obligation under the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) begins in the 2024 financial year for all companies already covered by the Non-Financial Reporting Directi... read more

act legal Uniqueness

Here is why act legal is the first choice of law firm for international businesses, corporate clients, investors, entrepreneurs and executives.

Reasons to work with us