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Katharina Vorländer

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Katharina Vorländer

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Katharina is a lawyer and Senior Manager in Fragomen’s Frankfurt office, where she practices German and European immigration and citizenship law. She advises private individuals, start-ups and medium-sized, national and international companies from a range of industries on all aspects of labor migration and compliance needs. Her practice focuses, amongst others, on the planning and implementation of cross-border employee movements, business travel, employer compliance, visa and residence permit applications, A1 certificates, family reunification and nationality law.

Katharina speaks English, French and German.

Education

  • Kammergericht Berlin, Second State Exam, 2016
  • Humboldt University of Berlin, First State Exam, 2013

More from Katharina

Admissions

Bar Admissions: Rechtsanwaltskammer Frankfurt am Main

Professional accomplishments

Deputy Head, Bitkom, HR & Labor Law Committee

Publications and lectures

Author, “Mitarbeiter aus Drittstaaten im Offshore-Einsatz - Wenn Seemeilen über Legalität entscheiden.” Energiewirtschaftliche Tagesfragen, 7 April 2026.

Speaker, “Fachkraft im Ausland gefunden – und nun? Rechtliche Grundlagen für Arbeitgeber.” Fragomen and Hand in Hand for International Talents, Webinar, 4 December 2025.

Author, “Workation: Wettbewerbsvorteil oder rechtliches Minenfeld?” Startup Valley Magazin, Pages 44-45, Issue 03, 3 July 2025.

Speaker, “Talent Magnet werden - Rezepte mit besten Zutaten zur Gewinnung von Fachkräften.” IHK Bonn/Rhein-Sieg, Webinar, 18 June 2025.

Author, "Workation – so meistern Startups die rechtlichen Hürden.“ Deutsche Startups, 1 May 2025.

Speaker, “Änderungen im Rechtsdienstleistungsgesetz- Auswirkungen auf Dienstleister und Betriebe bei der Arbeitsmigration.” IHK Gießen-Friedberg, 25 March 2025.

Co-Author, "Realitätscheck: Aufenthaltsrechtliche Sicherheit ausländischer Arbeitnehmer:innen.“ HR Journal, 19 March 2024.

Co-Author, “Employers Asked to Prepare for New Law.” German Law International, 26 March 2020.

Co-Author, “EU sagt Lohn- und Sozialdumping den Kampf an.“ PLATOW Online, 14 June 2018.

Author, “Zentrale Inhalte des Entsendungsvertrags.” Business-wissen, 9 February 2017.

Katharina’s insights

July 22, 2026 | Media mentions

Deutscher AnwaltSpiegel: Rechtliche Risiken bei Mitarbeitereinsätzen aus dem AuslandRead more

April 15, 2026 | Media mentions

Energiewirtschaftliche Tagesfragen: Mitarbeiter aus Drittstaaten im Offshore-Einsatz - Wenn Seemeilen über Legalität entscheidenRead more

April 6, 2026 | Blog post

German Offshore Wind Expansion: Compliance Essentials for Third-Country Nationals Read more
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Katharina’s insights

July 22, 2026 | Media mentions

Deutscher AnwaltSpiegel: Rechtliche Risiken bei Mitarbeitereinsätzen aus dem AuslandRead more

April 15, 2026 | Media mentions

Energiewirtschaftliche Tagesfragen: Mitarbeiter aus Drittstaaten im Offshore-Einsatz - Wenn Seemeilen über Legalität entscheidenRead more

April 6, 2026 | Blog post

German Offshore Wind Expansion: Compliance Essentials for Third-Country Nationals Read more
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Katharina’s insights

July 22, 2026 | Media mentions

Deutscher AnwaltSpiegel: Rechtliche Risiken bei Mitarbeitereinsätzen aus dem AuslandRead more

April 15, 2026 | Media mentions

Energiewirtschaftliche Tagesfragen: Mitarbeiter aus Drittstaaten im Offshore-Einsatz - Wenn Seemeilen über Legalität entscheidenRead more

April 6, 2026 | Blog post

German Offshore Wind Expansion: Compliance Essentials for Third-Country Nationals Read more
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  • GermanyGermany

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Languages

  • English
  • German
  • French

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[email protected]

T:+49 69 506 029465

F:+49 69 2097 4929

Frankfurt

Fragomen Global LLP

Neue Mainzer Str. 75

Frankfurt am Main 60311

Germany

Connect via Linkedin

Katharina’s insights

July 22, 2026 | Media mentions

Deutscher AnwaltSpiegel: Rechtliche Risiken bei Mitarbeitereinsätzen aus dem AuslandRead more

April 15, 2026 | Media mentions

Energiewirtschaftliche Tagesfragen: Mitarbeiter aus Drittstaaten im Offshore-Einsatz - Wenn Seemeilen über Legalität entscheidenRead more

April 6, 2026 | Blog post

German Offshore Wind Expansion: Compliance Essentials for Third-Country Nationals Read more
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[email protected]

T:+49 69 506 029465

F:+49 69 2097 4929

Frankfurt

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Neue Mainzer Str. 75

Frankfurt am Main 60311

Germany

Connect via Linkedin

Katharina’s insights

July 22, 2026 | Media mentions

Deutscher AnwaltSpiegel: Rechtliche Risiken bei Mitarbeitereinsätzen aus dem AuslandRead more

April 15, 2026 | Media mentions

Energiewirtschaftliche Tagesfragen: Mitarbeiter aus Drittstaaten im Offshore-Einsatz - Wenn Seemeilen über Legalität entscheidenRead more

April 6, 2026 | Blog post

German Offshore Wind Expansion: Compliance Essentials for Third-Country Nationals Read more
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Languages

  • English
  • German
  • French

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[email protected]

T:+49 69 506 029465

F:+49 69 2097 4929

Frankfurt

Fragomen Global LLP

Neue Mainzer Str. 75

Frankfurt am Main 60311

Germany

Connect via Linkedin

Katharina’s insights

July 22, 2026 | Media mentions

Deutscher AnwaltSpiegel: Rechtliche Risiken bei Mitarbeitereinsätzen aus dem AuslandRead more

April 15, 2026 | Media mentions

Energiewirtschaftliche Tagesfragen: Mitarbeiter aus Drittstaaten im Offshore-Einsatz - Wenn Seemeilen über Legalität entscheidenRead more

April 6, 2026 | Blog post

German Offshore Wind Expansion: Compliance Essentials for Third-Country Nationals Read more
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Partner Louise Haycock discussed the Migration Advisory Committee’s Temporary Shortage List recommendations and the need for clear workforce plans and transitional arrangements.

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In this blog, Director Ana Bessa Santos explores what Swiss authorities expect from employers when assessing work permit applications—including why a well-developed business plan, realistic growth projections and evidence of a genuine operational presence are critical to supporting both initial applications and future permit renewals.

Learn more

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Personnel Today: Migration Committee Proposes to Cut 24 Occupations From New Shortage List

Partner Louise Haycock discussed the Migration Advisory Committee’s Temporary Shortage List recommendations and the need for clear workforce plans and transitional arrangements.

Learn more

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Counsel Brian Hunt discusses how proposed changes to F-1 student visas could create uncertainty for international students transitioning to the US workforce.

Learn more

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Deutscher AnwaltSpiegel: Rechtliche Risiken bei Mitarbeitereinsätzen aus dem Ausland

Senior Manager Katharina Vorländer explains how employers and clients can reduce legal risks during cross-border employee assignments in Germany.

Learn more

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Mainland vs. Free Zone in the UAE: Choosing the Right Company Structure in 2026

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Learn more

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Learn more

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Partner Karolina Schiffter discusses how the EU's extension of temporary protection for Ukrainian citizens through 2028 will affect employers in Poland.

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Fragomen’s "Immigration Guide for the UK Tech Sector" introduces visa options available for those working and recruiting in the tech sector.

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The J-1 Research Scholar Visa: An Underutilized Pathway for Employers to Retain Global Research Talent

Center for Strategy and Applied Insights Senior Director Leah Rogal examines how employers can use the J-1 Research Scholar visa to retain eligible global research talent, support long-term research initiatives and strengthen workforce and immigration planning.

Learn more

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In this blog, Middle East and Africa Private Client Practice Director Nofi Mojidi-Bayna explores how evolving residency frameworks across the region are reshaping long-term mobility planning and examines the three global forces transforming immigration strategy for businesses, investors and internationally mobile families.

Learn more

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In this blog, Associate Halil Kaya outlines the UK Visa Fees Reimbursement Scheme for Scale Ups, including eligibility requirements, available funding and key considerations for high-growth businesses recruiting international talent.

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