Press Release: Dirk-Ulrich Mende Bolsters activelaw
Seasoned Administrative Lawyer Expands the Firm’s Expertise in Public Law
The commercial law firm activelaw is pleased to welcome Dirk-Ulrich Mende as a new attorney to the Team In the future, he will reinforce the firm’s practice, particularly in Public Law, contributing his extensive experience from state and local administration to client matters.
Activelaw is among the largest law firms in Lower Saxony. The firm’s core focus includes advising regional small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as providing legal counsel for public and corporate projects. In Dirk-Ulrich Mende, activelaw gains a proven administrative expert who possesses deep, firsthand knowledge of the interfaces between administrative practice, municipal decision-making processes, and legal assessment.
"In Dirk-Ulrich Mende, we have gained a colleague who possesses an exceptionally broad wealth of experience in state and local government. He will enrich our Public Law practice in a unique way," explains [Name] of activelaw. "His understanding of the practical challenges faced by municipalities and public bodies is of immense value to our clients."
Dirk-Ulrich Mende served for many years in public administration and held the office of Lord Mayor of the City of Celle. This experience will significantly define his future practice at activelaw. His primary areas of expertise include Municipal Law, Local Government Constitutional Law, Municipal Tax Law—including development and street improvement levies—as well as Road and Infrastructure Law.
"I am delighted to join activelaw and to bring my many years of experience from local and state administration to legal practice. Especially in complex public law matters, it is vital to combine legal evaluations with a profound understanding of the practical realities faced by municipalities."
— Dirk-Ulrich Mende
With the addition of Dirk-Ulrich Mende, activelaw continues to expand its Public Law expertise and underscores its commitment to providing high-level professional counsel to both corporate and public sector clients.
About activelaw
Activelaw is one of the leading commercial law firms in Lower Saxony. The firm specializes in advising regional SMEs and public contracting authorities on matters of commercial and public law.