Corporate and M&A

Our law firm covers the full range of corporate law services. We place a particular emphasis on advising on complex, often cross-border corporate transactions and reorganizations—such as mergers, demergers, conversions, or asset contributions—as well as on resolving shareholder disputes. In addition, we provide ongoing counsel to our clients on corporate law matters, assist with the formation of companies of all legal structures, support shareholder meetings, draft rules of procedure for executive boards and supervisory boards, and also handle the liquidation of companies. In doing so, we develop tailored, practical solutions that are customized to the individual needs of those involved.

Another key area of focus is advising on private equity and venture capital transactions. We support startups and companies in the mid-cap segment from formation and the early stage through expansion phases all the way to their exit. Our expertise encompasses financing rounds, direct investments, co-investments, joint ventures, as well as management and employee stock ownership programs. Our advisory services also include the legal protection of intellectual property and trademark rights, as well as the corporate structuring of new business forms—such as the FlexCo. In addition, we advise corporate officers—such as managing directors, board members, and supervisory board members—particularly on liability issues and shareholder disputes, as well as officers of associations and cooperatives.

Furthermore, we assist our clients with antitrust matters, such as those related to transactions, collaborations, or a company’s market position. We advise on the antitrust structuring of projects, develop compliance programs, and provide support during regulatory proceedings. In light of increasingly complex regulatory requirements, we also provide proactive advice to companies and decision-makers to help them avoid criminal and administrative penalties, for example by designing appropriate organizational and decision-making processes. We stand by our clients in crisis situations, during internal investigations, or in the face of regulatory inquiries, as well as in providing strategic defense in related proceedings.