What ETL-Rechtsanwälte does

ETL-Rechtsanwälte is a German law firm network operating as the legal advisory arm of the ETL-Gruppe, a privately held conglomerate that ranks among the Top 5 auditing and tax advisory firms in Germany. The network comprises more than 400 lawyers distributed across over 40 directly listed offices spanning major German cities — including Berlin, Munich, Hamburg, Cologne, Frankfurt, Stuttgart, Dresden, and others — and is structured through multiple legal entities such as ETL Rechtsanwälte GmbH Rechtsanwaltsgesellschaft, Kanzlei Voigt Rechtsanwälte, ETL Rechtsanwälte & Kollegen, Wollmann & Kollegen, Cerny & Kollegen, and BTU SIMON. The firm delivers advisory services across more than 30 practice areas including labor law, corporate law, social security law, IP, medical practice law, construction law, franchise law, and agricultural law, with vertical specializations for healthcare professionals (Heilberufe), construction, automotive, hospitality, and agriculture. Core service offerings include compliance audits (Website-Audit, AGB-Check, Praxiskaufvertrags-Check, Statusprüfstelle), document reviews, and litigation avoidance-oriented counsel, bundled with the ETL PISA-Portal for secure document transfer and archiving.

The go-to-market combines a distributed enterprise field-sales approach via local offices with a centralized digital intake channel (free hotline 0800 7775111, online contact forms, email at [email protected]) and content marketing (podcast, SEO-driven blog, free downloadable templates, newsletter). The customer base is primarily SMBs and entrepreneurs, supplemented by private individuals, healthcare practices, trade associations, and a handful of mid-market clients (e.g., Via Solutions Nord, Via Solutions Thüringen). Revenue is generated predominantly through fee-based legal advisory services billed under the German Legal Fee Act (RVG), with the Beratungspolice — a multi-year fixed-fee subscription product — providing a recurring revenue layer. The network handles over 50,000 cases annually and benefits from cross-referral dynamics within the broader ETL-Gruppe ecosystem of over 1,500 tax advisors, auditors, and business consultants serving more than 300,000 clients across Germany; international matters are routed through the ETL GLOBAL network spanning 60+ countries.

Name

ETL-Rechtsanwälte

Legal name

ETL Rechtsanwälte

Website

https://etl-rechtsanwaelte.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1970

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

ETL-Rechtsanwälte is a German law firm network of 400+ lawyers across 40+ offices, operating as the legal arm of the ETL-Gruppe conglomerate. It serves SMBs, entrepreneurs, healthcare professionals, and private individuals with advisory services across 30+ practice areas, integrated with tax and audit offerings.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Augsburg

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices41 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Legal Advisory Services: Fee-based legal advisory services billed in accordance with the German Legal Fee Act (Rechtsanwaltsvergütungsgesetz, RVG). Services cover more than 30 legal practice areas including labor law, corporate law, social security law, and more.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

ETL-Rechtsanwälte is a German law firm network that provides comprehensive legal advisory services across more than 30 practice areas, including labor law, commercial law, tax law, family law, IT law, IP law, and sector-specific specialties. The firm serves primarily companies and entrepreneurs through 400+ lawyers and 40+ offices across Germany, with cross-disciplinary integration into tax advisory and auditing services through the parent ETL-Gruppe network.

Product overview

ETL-Rechtsanwälte is a German law firm network offering legal advisory services across over 30 practice areas. The core offering is legal consultation primarily for businesses and entrepreneurs, supplemented by a portfolio of specialized services including compliance audits, contract reviews, and legal document services. Key products include Abmahnprüfstelle (cease-and-desist review), Beratungspolice (advisory insurance), Statusprüfstelle (social law status verification), Website-Audit, and various specialized contract checks (AGB-Check, Praxiskaufvertrags-Check, etc.). The firm also provides a podcast ('Immer wieder Steuern – zu Recht?!'), free legal templates, and location-based services across Germany through the broader ETL-Gruppe network.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Beratungspolice
• Statusprüfstelle (Social Law Status Verification)
• Website-Audit
• Personal Premiumpaket für Unternehmer
• Markenanmeldung / Patente (Trademark and Patent Registration)
• Praxiskaufvertrags-Check (Practice Purchase Contract Review)
• Praxisvertrags-Check (Practice Partnership Agreement Review)
• Scheidung (Divorce Services)
• Testament, Erbfolge und Nachfolge (Estate Planning)
• AGB-Check für Unternehmer (Terms and Conditions Review for Entrepreneurs)

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 50,000 cases handled annually across Germany
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers20 records

Segments9 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• ETL-GruppecoreOthersETL-Rechtsanwälte is an integral part of the ETL-Gruppe, which includes tax advisory, auditing, legal advisory, business consulting, and IT services. ETL-Gruppe is among the Top 5 of leading auditing and tax advisory companies in Germany, with over 970 locations and 15,600+ employees.
• ETL GLOBALcoreOthersETL GLOBAL is the international arm of the ETL network, operating in over 60 countries with more than 1,470 locations. It provides international legal advisory support for cross-border matters through its global network of partner firms.
• ETL-Stiftung KinderträumeminorOthersThe ETL 'Children's Dreams' foundation was established in 2008 and supports underprivileged children and youth. ETL law firms participate in social responsibility projects by accompanying aid projects and handing over donations to organizations and facilities.
• ETL IP Patentanwaltsgesellschaft mbHcoreTechnology or IntegrationETL IP is the patent and trademark law firm within the ETL network, providing services in commercial IP protection including patent applications and trademark registration. Present in Berlin, Leipzig, and Cologne.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Rödl & Partner: German-origin cross-disciplinary professional services firm with international offices, providing integrated legal, tax, audit, and consulting services to mid-market clients globally.
• KPMG Law Germany: Big 4-affiliated law firm in Germany offering cross-disciplinary legal services to mid-market and enterprise clients, directly competing with ETL-Rechtsanwälte's integrated legal-tax-audit advisory model.
• PwC Legal Germany: Big 4-affiliated legal practice in Germany providing multi-disciplinary advisory combining legal with tax and consulting, mirroring ETL-Rechtsanwälte's positioning within ETL-Gruppe.
• Baker Tilly Germany: Mid-market accounting and legal network in Germany with international affiliations, offering integrated tax-legal-audit services to German Mittelstand—closely comparable to ETL-Gruppe's positioning.
• EY Law Germany: Big 4 legal practice in Germany offering integrated advisory services through EY's wider professional services network, comparable to ETL-Rechtsanwälte's cross-disciplinary model.
• Taylor Wessing: International full-service law firm with strong German presence serving mid-market and enterprise clients, overlapping with ETL-Rechtsanwälte in corporate, employment, and commercial law.
• Luther Rechtsanwaltsgesellschaft: One of Germany's leading independent full-service law firms serving mid-market and enterprise clients, with comparable national coverage and cross-border capability.
• Deloitte Legal Germany: Big 4 legal arm operating across major German cities with integrated cross-service advisory, competing directly for mid-market and enterprise clients seeking bundled legal-tax-consulting solutions.
• Noerr: Major German-origin international law firm with comprehensive practice coverage and cross-border capability, directly competing for German mid-market legal mandates.

Broad incumbents

• CMS Germany: Top-tier international law firm with a large German office network, providing full-service legal counsel across multiple practice areas with deeper enterprise positioning than ETL-Rechtsanwälte.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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