BERNZEN Rechtsanwälte is a German law firm specializing in legal advice for businesses, nonprofit organizations and public-sector bodies in the social economy. The firm operates from Hamburg, Munich, Berlin, Neuss and Geneva and describes itself as a leading nationwide provider in this field. Its work spans social and administrative law, with advice on integration assistance, child and youth services, care, and basic income support.

The firm also assists with needs assessments and access to services, assistance agreements, supported-living contracts, self-advocacy and workshop councils, and agreements on services, fees and funding. Further practice areas include criminal law and compliance, data protection and IT law, employment law, and real estate and construction law. BERNZEN Rechtsanwälte also provides guidance on planning and regulatory matters affecting social-service organizations and public bodies.

The firm shares legal updates and publications on topics such as participation rights, social benefits, administrative procedure and reforms to the welfare system, reflecting its engagement with practical and policy questions across the social economy