Viktor Malz, LL.M., is a lawyer specializing in business immigration at Schlun & Elseven Rechtsanwälte PartG mbB. He advises national and international companies on all aspects of labor migration and provides legal support for the transfer of highly qualified professionals to Germany. With his in-depth expertise in immigration law and his understanding of the economic needs of global companies, he offers clients practical and efficient solutions for their cross-border personnel assignments. Viktor Malz also advises on corporate and commercial law, as well as transport and freight forwarding law, particularly with an international dimension.

Business Immigration: Global Expertise for Companies

Residence permits for specialists and managers

Viktor Malz provides comprehensive support to companies regarding the legal aspects of recruiting foreign employees. He guides them through the entire application process – from the initial consultation and compilation of the necessary documents to the successful issuance of the residence permit. His services cover all types of residence permits for skilled workers, including:

  • EU Blue Card
  • ICT card for intra-group transfers
  • Residence permits according to § 18a and § 18b of the Residence Act
  • Visas for business travelers and contract negotiations
  • Settlement permit and permanent residence rights

Viktor Malz's detailed knowledge of official procedures and requirements minimizes delays and the risk of rejection. His proactive communication with the relevant immigration authorities ensures smooth processes and enables his clients to reliably implement their personnel planning.

Compliance and strategic consulting

Furthermore, Viktor Malz advises companies on all compliance issues arising in connection with the employment of foreign skilled workers. This includes verifying residency requirements, ensuring compliance with labor law regulations, and developing internal company processes for managing residence permits and work permits.

Especially in complex corporate structures with international branches, Viktor Malz develops tailored strategies for employee mobility. He supports his clients in structuring employee secondments and the deployment of skilled workers in a legally compliant manner and in optimally utilizing the respective advantages of different residence permits.

Support for start-ups and business foundations

Viktor Malz assists founders and investors from abroad who wish to establish or expand a business in Germany. He advises on obtaining a residence permit for self-employment under Section 21 of the German Residence Act (AufenthG) and, together with his clients, examines the prospects of their business concept from an immigration law perspective.

He analyzes the specific requirements of the immigration authorities regarding the business venture – particularly concerning the economic interest, the viability of the business model, and the expected positive impact on the economy. Viktor Malz assists his clients in creating compelling business plans and compiling all necessary documentation to maximize their chances of successful application.

His comprehensive consulting services provide foreign entrepreneurs with the necessary legal certainty and strategic guidance to successfully implement their business ideas in Germany and establish them in the long term.

Corporate and commercial law: Advice on cross-border business activities

Viktor Malz also advises clients on corporate and commercial law issues arising in the context of international business activities. This includes, in particular, legal aspects of the formation and structuring of companies, intra-group restructurings, and the contractual structuring of cross-border business relationships.

Furthermore, Viktor Malz assists clients with transport and freight forwarding law issues, which frequently arise in the context of international business activities. His interdisciplinary approach enables him to holistically grasp the various legal dimensions of cross-border business activities and offer his clients coordinated solutions that take into account both immigration law and corporate and commercial law requirements.

Career and qualifications

Viktor Malz studied law at Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich, specializing in European and International Public Law. He furthered his expertise by earning a Master of Laws (LL.M.) in International Migration and Refugee Law from the Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam.

Viktor Malz completed his legal traineeship in the Düsseldorf Higher Regional Court district. During his practical training at a law firm, he worked at Schlun & Elseven in the Business Immigration and Global Mobility team, laying the foundation for his current specialization. His elective placement at a major German law firm specializing in foreign trade law, export controls, and sanctions allowed him to gain in-depth experience with complex cross-border issues.