Wawra & Gaibler Rechtsanwalts GmbH

What Wawra & Gaibler Rechtsanwalts GmbH does

Wawra & Gaibler Rechtsanwalts GmbH is a privately-held German law firm (GmbH) headquartered in Augsburg, Bavaria, with a secondary office in Nürnberg. Founded in 2019, the firm deliberately specializes in only two practice areas — employment law (Arbeitsrecht) and consumer protection (Verbraucherschutz) — and represents exclusively employees and individual consumers, never employers or corporate defendants. The firm reports experience drawn from over 30,000 mandates spanning SCHUFA entry disputes, Riester pension factor reductions, GDPR data leak claims, consumer financing revocations, employment termination cases, and the diesel emissions scandal (Abgasskandal), with cumulative client outcomes of several million euros in damages and severance.

The firm's service catalog covers approximately ten legal product lines — including termination protection (Kündigungsschutz), SCHUFA entry removal, Riester pension factor reduction, diesel-scandal representation against VW/Audi/Porsche/BMW/Mercedes/Seat/Skoda, traffic-law defense (Bußgeldbescheid Einspruch), and GDPR data-leak actions — supported by online intake tools such as the Abfindungsrechner severance calculator, the Riester-Rente-Checker, and dedicated contact forms. There is no proprietary technology platform; the stack consists of standard legal practice management software, Hetzner Online web hosting, and communication tooling including WhatsApp, Microsoft Teams, and Skype.

The revenue model rests on statutory German attorney fees under the RVG calculated against Gegenstandswert (subject-matter value), supplemented by contingency arrangements on diesel, SCHUFA, and Riester recoveries, legal protection insurance (Rechtsschutzversicherung) reimbursements, and an exclusive partnership with a litigation funder (Prozesskostenfinanzierer) that underwrites costs for clients without insurance, including matters progressing to the Bundesgerichtshof (BGH). The go-to-market motion is sales-led, anchored by a German-language content-driven inbound funnel (blog covering BGH/EuGH/BAG rulings, Google Ads for high-intent queries, Facebook and Instagram presence) and a free, non-binding initial case assessment that converts leads via phone, contact form, or video consultation. Representation is delivered nationwide across all German courts.

Name

Wawra & Gaibler Rechtsanwalts GmbH

Legal name

Wawra & Gaibler Rechtsanwalts GmbH

Website

https://anwalt-verbraucherschutz.de

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Wawra & Gaibler Rechtsanwalts GmbH is a German boutique law firm specializing in employment law and consumer protection, exclusively representing employees and individual consumers from offices in Augsburg and Nürnberg across all German courts.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Augsburg

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Legal services (RVG-based fees): Legal representation fees are calculated based on statutory attorney fees (Gesetzliche Gebühren gemäß § 2 Abs. 1 RVG) tied to the case value (Gegenstandswert). This is the standard fee model for German legal services.
2. Legal protection insurance coverage: When clients have legal protection insurance (Rechtsschutzversicherung), costs are covered by the insurer upon coverage confirmation (Deckungszusage). Clients bear only any agreed deductible.
3. Litigation funding (Prozesskostenfinanzierer): For clients without legal protection insurance, the firm works exclusively with a litigation funder. Clients pay no costs upfront; fees are contingent on case success, enabling access to justice for clients without financial means.
4. Contingency / success fee arrangements: The firm secures compensation and settlements for clients in areas such as the diesel scandal (Abgasskandal), SCHUFA disputes, and Riester pension cases, with fees structured around successful outcomes.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Wawra & Gaibler Rechtsanwalts GmbH is a German law firm that provides legal representation and advisory services exclusively to employees (in labor law) and consumers (in consumer protection). Core services include defense against wrongful termination, Schufa entry removal, Riester pension reduction claims, diesel emissions scandal compensation claims, GDPR data breach actions, and traffic law defense. The firm is differentiated by an exclusive litigation-funder partnership that allows it to take cases at no upfront cost to clients without legal protection insurance.

Product overview

Wawra & Gaibler Rechtsanwalts GmbH is a German law firm operating as a single integrated legal practice focused exclusively on labor law (Arbeitsrecht) and consumer protection (Verbraucherschutz). The core offering consists of specialized legal services rather than a technology product. The main practice areas are labor/termination protection (Kündigungsschutz), Schufa entry removal, Riester pension factor reduction claims, diesel emissions scandal cases (Abgasskandal), and traffic law violations. Supporting services include free initial case assessments, an online severance calculator, and litigation funding for clients without legal insurance. The firm operates from offices in Augsburg and Nuremberg, offering nationwide representation.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Arbeitsrecht & Kündigungsschutz (Employment Law & Dismissal Protection) Legal representation for employees (never employers) in all labor law matters, including wrongful termination, severance agreements, termination protection claims (Kündigungsschutzklage), Abmahnung defense and urgent dismissal injunctions; includes free initial assessment and nationwide representation.
• Schufa-Eintrag Löschen (SCHUFA Entry Removal) Consumer protection service focused on removing unjustified negative SCHUFA entries, correcting SCHUFA scores, and pursuing GDPR-based damage compensation claims; also covers Creditreform entries.
• Riester-Rente Beratung (Riester Pension Reduction Claims) Legal representation for consumers affected by pension factor reductions in Riester retirement insurance contracts, challenging unilateral reductions by insurers such as Allianz and Zurich and seeking recalculation, back payments, and damages.
• Abgasskandal / Dieselskandal (Diesel Emissions Scandal Claims) Legal representation for diesel vehicle owners against automotive manufacturers (VW, Audi, Porsche, BMW, Mercedes, Seat, Skoda) regarding illegal defeat devices, including damage claims and contract rescission for vehicles with manipulated emissions systems.
• Bußgeldbescheid Einspruch (Traffic Fine Defense) Traffic law defense services including speed camera violations, red-light infractions, cell-phone use while driving, following-distance violations on autobahns, and license revocation prevention; also covers driving-hours-and-rest (Lenk- und Ruhezeiten) and traffic accident claims.
• DSGVO-Datenlecks (GDPR Data Breach Claims) Legal services addressing data protection violations and GDPR data breaches; the firm assists consumers in claiming damages from companies responsible for personal data leaks.
• Prozesskostenfinanzierung (Litigation Funding) Embedded financial service enabling clients without legal expense insurance to pursue cases at no financial risk; the firm works exclusively with a process cost financier to cover all litigation costs in qualifying matters.
• Kostenlose Ersteinschätzung (Free Initial Case Assessment) Free, non-binding initial case assessment offered to all prospective clients, providing preliminary legal opinion on case merits and cost estimates before formal engagement.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 30,000 successful mandates across SCHUFA, Riester, GDPR data leaks, consumer financing revocations, employment law, and diesel scandal cases
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• Facebook (Meta)minorOthersThe firm maintains a Facebook business page (Wawra-Gaibler-Rechtsanwälte) for social media presence and client engagement.
• Instagram (Meta)minorOthersThe firm maintains an Instagram account (@wawragaibler) for brand awareness and content distribution.
• Wirtschaftsverband der Rechtsanwälte (WVR) e. V.minorOthersThe firm is a member of the German Lawyers' Economic Association (Wirtschaftsverband der Rechtsanwälte), a professional trade association for attorneys in Germany.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• ADVANT Beiten (employment practice): Full-service German law firm with one of the largest employment-law practices in Germany. Represents both employers and employees, contrasting with Wawra & Gaibler's employee-only specialty — illustrates the broader incumbent landscape the firm competes against for Fachanwalt-led mandates.

Direct peers

• Wirth Rechtsanwälte: German consumer protection firm specializing in diesel emissions, data protection, and financial product claims. Mirrors Wawra & Gaibler's mass-claim, no-upfront-cost model and operates nationally from a mid-sized team.
• LexFox Rechtsanwaltsgesellschaft mbH: Berlin-based consumer protection and diesel scandal firm with mass-claim capability. Comparable national consumer-side franchise and inbound/content acquisition model.
• Dr. Stoll & Sauer Rechtsanwaltsgesellschaft mbH: One of Germany's largest consumer protection law firms, leading mass-claim litigation around the diesel scandal, Riester pension reductions, and SCHUHA cases. Directly comparable to Wawra & Gaibler's core practice areas and nationwide BGH-level franchise.
• Goldenstein Rechtsanwalts- und Steuerberatungsgesellschaft mbH: Bonn-based consumer protection law firm active in diesel, SCHUFA, and bank fee litigation. Directly comparable consumer-side specialty with a similar content/funder-driven acquisition approach.
• Wittig Ünalp Rechtsanwälte Partnerschaft mbB: Employment-law boutique representing employees in termination, severance, and works-council matters. Comparable to Wawra & Gaibler's Fachanwalt-led employee-only labor law practice.
• Kanzlei Hahn Rechtsanwälte: German consumer protection firm with a strong footprint in SCHUFA, credit reporting, and capital-markets litigation. Overlaps directly with Wawra & Gaibler's SCHUHA score correction and financing withdrawal offerings.

Emerging players

• Right-Comm (Eucon Digital GmbH): Legaltech platform for consumer complaints and mass claims; emerging alternative channel for German consumers pursuing diesel/GDPR claims. Emerging competitive substitute rather than direct law firm competitor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• InstagramInstagram.com/wawragaibler
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/wawra-&-gaibler-rechtsanwalts-gmbh

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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