Sven Jacob

Sven Jacob has been practicing law for many years in Berlin and throughout Germany. He advises clients primarily in employment law and related areas. His practice focuses in particular on representing employees, especially in matters involving dismissals, termination agreements, and other employment-related disputes. In addition to his legal practice, he has extensive experience at the intersection of law, business, and politics, including through senior roles in interest representation and in the field of public affairs. Sven Jacob studied law at Humboldt University of Berlin and completed his legal traineeship (Referendariat) at the Higher Regional Court of Düsseldorf, where he also passed his Second State Examination. Since his admission to the bar, he has continuously practiced as an attorney, including at Berlin-based law firms and as head of the employment law practice at a legal-tech provider. Since 2026, he has also served on a voluntary basis as an honorary judge at the Labour Court. His advisory work is characterized by a strategic, solution-oriented approach aimed at achieving legally and economically optimal outcomes for his clients.

Termination in the public sector: notice periods, protection, severance

Employees in the public sector face different rules compared to the private sector, especially when it comes to notice periods, dismissal protectio...

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Severance Pay

Severance pay during insolvency in Germany: Employee rights explained

When an employer files for insolvency, many employees fear losing not only their jobs but also any outstanding payments - including severance. But ...

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Notice period without contract in Germany

If you work in Germany without a written employment contract, statutory notice periods still apply. German law sets clear minimum rules for termina...

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Sprinter clause in the termination agreement

Termination agreement

Sprinter clause in a termination agreement: how to maximize severance

An early-exit or “sprinter” clause gives you the right to leave the company before the agreed-upon end date. And still receive your severance. If y...

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Terminating an employment contract by email: valid or not?

In today’s digital world, it is common to handle everyday tasks by email – but what about termination by email? Imagine sitting at your desk and su...

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