Launch of German website

Dawson Cornwell launched its German website on 9th February 2010.

In recent years, the firm has seen an increase in the number of jurisdictional cases involving Germany and German speaking clients. It has been able to provide a service tailored to these clients with the assistance of bi-lingual Ischtar Khalaf-Newsome.

The launch was celebrated with a reception held at The Law Society of England and Wales.

Ischtar Khalaf-Newsome and senior partner John Cornwell spoke briefly. The reception was honoured by the presence of Ralf Eden, Frank Montag and Gräfin Gisela Szechenyi of the Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany, Stefano Agudo and Eva Gil of the Spanish Consulate, César Campoy of the Argentine Embassy, Alison Hook Head of International at The Law Society of England & Wales well as a number of distinguished Judges. Also present were many international family and other lawyers.

Dawson Cornwell is the first family law firm in the UK with both Spanish and German language websites, reflecting its leading position in international family law.