Our mission Our work is based on the firm conviction, that the ability to provide legal services at the highest professional level, requires more than just knowledge of the law. Only specialized legal expertise, combined with a profound knowledge of our clients’ industries, can ensure both our clients’ and our own success. We shape the future – together The law firm was established on this principle in 1987 by Prof. Dr. iur. Dr. med. Alexander P. F. Ehlers and Dr. iur P. Nikolai Ehlers. In the areas of life sciences, health care, medical and aviation law we are not only able to offer comprehensive legal services, but have become recognized as leading specialists. The confidence that many noted clients have placed in us over the years is both an endorsement of what we have achieved in the past – together with our clients – and a challenge for the future. We find solutions Our concept of cutting edge legal advice compels us to conceive innovative ways to deal with complex problems particularly if the legal framework is tight and in times of tight budgets. We see litigation only as the ultima ratio. The main practice areas are: - Life Sciences Law - Medical Law - Healthcare Law - Hospital Law - Aviation Law - Nursing Care Law Another focus of our practice is: • International Commercial Law Our well established cooperation with correspondent law firms around the world allows us to provide legal services to businesses with an international focus in the following areas: • Trade, commercial and corporate law • Domestic and international litigation