Founder
Pascal Brinkmann, LL.B. (London), LL.M. (Stellenbosch)
Rechtsanwalt (Germany) / Solicitor (England & Wales), Accredited Tax Practitioner (Singapore)
Experienced Adviser for Investments in and from Southeast Asia
Pascal is the founder of straitly.legal.
For more than twelve years, he has advised companies operating in and from Southeast Asia — on projects across the region as well as on their investments in Germany and Europe. His work is defined by a commitment to long-term client relationships, clear and direct communication, and advice that delivers real, practical value.
Pascal’s practice covers foreign direct investment, corporate structuring, employment law, and regulatory compliance in Germany and across the ASEAN region.
He publishes regularly on legal and tax developments in ASEAN and contributes his experience to industry committees and specialist events.
Biography
Professional Experience
- Founder of straitly.legal (Düsseldorf / Kuala Lumpur)
- Luther LLP – Singapur und Malaysia
Joined the Singapore office in 2013
Transferred to Kuala Lumpur in 2017; Head of Office Kuala Lumpur
Appointed Partner in 2019 - Long-standing Trusted Lawyer (Vertrauensanwalt) to the Austrian Embassy in Kuala Lumpur
- Active member of the German Business Council Malaysia
- Board and advisory roles with companies across the ASEAN region
Education & Qualifications
- Accredited Tax Practitioner (Income Tax), Singapore
- LL.M. in International Commercial Law, Stellenbosch University (South Africa)
- LL.B., University of London (United Kingdom)
- Legal clerkship, Higher Regional Court of Düsseldorf (Germany)
Second State Examination; placements in Sydney (Australia) and at the German Embassy in
Wellington (New Zealand) - Law studies, University of Osnabrück (Germany)
Diplom-Jurist (First State Examination)