Valuation of Constitutional Complaint Matter for Attorney Fees

The Federal Constitutional Court fixed the matter in dispute at €200,000 for the purpose of determining attorney fees, an amount intended to reflect the subjective and special objective significance of the proceedings and the contribution of legal representation. The decision concerns the determination of the subject matter value (Gegenstandswert) in a constitutional complaint procedure (Verfassungsbeschwerdeverfahren). The court based its valuation on the established doctrine that the value of legal work must account for the heightened importance of constitutional proceedings and the professional effort required, referencing prior precedent to justify the elevated fee assessment.