Many law firms. A strong network.

Associations

Associations
Strong in the medium-sized business
 

Our partners for the network

As the leading German-speaking law firm network in Europe, DIRO focuses on advising small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with more than 1,400 specialised lawyers. In doing so, we work closely with selected partners representing the interests of small and medium-sized businesses on a European level. Together, we stand up for the medium-sized business sector.

Our association partner

Deutscher Mittelstands-Bund (DMB) e.V. (German Association of Small Businesses)

The Deutsche Mittelstands-Bund (DMB) e.V. (German Association of Small Businesses), as one of the largest independent business associations, e.V. represents the interests of around 14,000 small and medium-sized enterprises in Germany. Together with our partner DMB, we have developed a number of projects. For example, the Competence Center “ Internationalization in SMEs ”, for which DIRO law firms shed light on the relevant legal issues.

Our association partner

IBWF Institut für Betriebsberatung, Wirtschaftsförderung und -forschung e.V. (IBWF Institute for Business Consulting, Business Development and Research e.V.)

The IBWF Institut für Betriebsberatung, Wirtschaftsförderung und -forschung e.V. (IBWF Institute for Business Consulting, Business Development and Research e.V.) is the largest interdisciplinary and nationwide consulting network for medium-sized businesses in Germany. Under the umbrella of the BVMW Bundesverband mittelständische Wirtschaft e.V. (BVMW Federal Association of Medium-Sized Business) the IBWF has a total of about 900 business consultants, lawyers, notaries, tax consultants and auditors as members.

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