Reinhard von Hennigs

Creating success for global start-up and Foreign Direct Investments through bridging the legal and the business world

Charlotte, North Carolina, United States

About

Mr. von Hennigs is a licensed attorney in both Germany and the United States (North Carolina) and admitted as a Foreign Law Consultant in Georgia. Mr. von Hennigs serves as the German Honorary Consul in Charlotte. He consults clients on U.S., German, and European law. His practice areas include international business transactions, incorporations in the USA and in Germany, Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) Advisory, start-up consultations, immigration, business visas, company-sponsored "green cards," as well as dual citizenship applications. Mr. von Hennigs is equipped with far-reaching experience in international investment. Furthermore, he regularly assists U.S. and German clients in international litigation, litigation defense, and products liability actions. COMMUNITY SERVICE Reinhard von Hennigs often speaks publicly on various topics regarding international legal questions, legal comparisons, and foreign business transactions. He served as the Secretary of the North Carolina Bar Association International Section Council and as a board member for several non-profit groups. Mr. von Hennigs is a charter member of the Charlotte International Rotary Club, where he served as President. He is a Board Member, past President and currently serves as Area Director of The Entrepreneurs’ Organization and the Chairman of Bridge Alliance, a global law association in 12 countries. DESTINCTIONS Reinhard von Hennigs was named a Super-Lawyer in North Carolina for International Law in 2012 and 2013. Under his leadership, BridgehouseLaw LLP was awarded the Charlotte Mayor’s International Cabinet Award (MICA) in 2013. Foreign Direct Investment, FDI, Start-up consultation, Corporate law, Business Law, USA-Germany transactions, Incorporation in Germany, Investment Contacts, Banking and Capital Market Contacts, Visa, E-Visa, Investor Visa, Green card, Dual Citizenship. Rechtsberatung USA-Deutschland, Firmengründung, Firmen- und Gesellschaftsrecht, Tochtergesellschaft, Immobilienrecht, Einwanderungsrecht, Visum, Beibehaltungsgenehmigung, Doppelte Staatsangehoerigkeit, Greencard

Experience

  • Honorary Consul at Auswärtiges Amt (Federal Foreign Office) Germany
    2021 - Present · 5 yrs 7 mos

  • Chairman and Founder at BridgehouseLaw
    2011 - Present · 15 yrs 7 mos

    You are a foreign owned company and would like to enter the US market. Or you are a start up here and need legal support. Lastly you are in the US and want to be successful in Europe. Then I can help you. I am a partner with BridgehouseLaw and admitted to practice in North Carolina (Attorney) and in Germany (Rechtsanwalt). I am also admitted in Georgia a Foreign Law Consultant. Additionally I am admitted to the Bar of the United States Supreme Court. The work is primarity to assist foreign companies in the US and to help US companies to be successful in Europe. As counsel to a wide variety of business clients, I offer a broad base of experience in the formation and structuring of all types of business entities (including profit and nonprofit corporations, general and limited partnerships, joint ventures, franchises and limited liability companies and partnerships), formation of German entities (Kommanditgesellschaft, GmbH or Aktiengesellschaft), financing of all types of business ventures, shareholder buy-sell agreements, executive compensation matters, employment and consulting agreements, restrictive covenants, and licensing and distributorship agreements. Together with my team we can provide bi-lingual legal consultation. BridgehouseLaw LLP is an International law firm with European roots and a full service approach working in multi-jurisdictional teams, bridging business and law through global offices. Als „one-stop-shop“ bieten Ihnen unsere Rechtsanwälte, gemeinsam mit externen Steuer- und weiteren Beratern ein weltweit handelndes, professionelles Beratungsteam in allen wirtschafts- und steuerrechtlichen Belangen. More: www.bridgehouse.law

  • Global Product Portfolio Team Member at Entrepreneurs'​ Organization
    2021 - Present · 5 yrs 7 mos

    Area Director US East 2021 - 2024 Global Product Portfolio since 2025

  • President -EO Charlotte at EO Charlotte
    Jul 2020 - Jun 2021 · 1 yr

  • Partner, Principal, Attorney at Law, Rechtsanwalt at BYRNE DAVIS & HICKS PC
    2003 - 2011 · 8 yrs

    I was a principal with the law firm and was the team leader of the International Practice group.