Leaves and Trees

Leaves and Trees (lat-legal.de) is a German immigration and family law firm providing specialist legal services for international clients living in or moving to Germany. The firm’s name reflects its philosophy: helping clients grow roots (trees) and navigate the branches (leaves) of German law.

The firm specialises in immigration law — covering residence permits, EU Blue Card applications, work visas, family reunification, and naturalisation proceedings — as well as family law for international couples, including cross-border divorce and custody matters.

For expats with complex immigration situations — such as those who have changed employment, whose visa category has changed, who are challenging a rejection, or who are navigating the path to permanent residence — having a specialist immigration lawyer provides both legal expertise and procedural efficiency.

The cross-border family law practice addresses the specific complications that arise when a couple of different nationalities separates in Germany, or when German proceedings need to be coordinated with legal proceedings in another jurisdiction. The firm communicates in English and German, and its international focus means advisers deeply understand the emotional and practical complexity of legal matters that span multiple countries.