Corporate Law for Businesses.

So that your business can grow on a legally sound foundation.

Corporate law forms the foundation of every successful business. Whether it involves incorporation, holding structures, shareholders’ agreements, equity investments, or business succession—we support entrepreneurs in making important corporate law decisions. In doing so, we combine legal precision with an understanding of business and develop structures that work today and enable growth tomorrow. In the area of corporate law, we advise companies from incorporation through succession and develop legal structures that stand the test of time.

How can we help you?

Starting a Business

The right legal structure from the very beginning.

→ Learn more about starting a business

Holding Company & Corporate Structure

Organize growth in a way that is manageable and legally sound.

→ How do I design the ideal structure?

Investments & Investors

Structure equity investments and seamlessly integrate new shareholders.

→ What should you keep in mind?

Articles of Association

Clear rules for a stable partnership.

→ the key provisions

Restructuring

Adapt corporate structures to new challenges.

→ What's the best way to do this?

Business Succession

Transfer responsibility and assets in an orderly manner.

→ for the next generation

Choice of Legal Structure

The Right Legal Structure for Your Business

The choice of legal structure affects liability, financing, tax burden, and the future development of your business. Whether it’s a sole proprietorship, a UG, a GmbH, or a more complex corporate structure—each legal structure has its own set of advantages and disadvantages.

We help founders and entrepreneurs find the right legal structure for their goals. In doing so, we consider not only the legal requirements but also your planned business development, potential investors, and future growth strategies.

GmbH

The GmbH: A Time-Tested Business Structure

The limited liability company is one of the most popular legal structures in Germany. It provides a clear separation between business and personal assets and builds trust among customers, banks, and business partners.

We’ll guide you through every step—from incorporation and drafting the articles of incorporation to providing ongoing corporate law support for your GmbH.

From drafting the articles of incorporation to providing ongoing corporate law support for your GmbH.

Getting Started with a Corporation

The limited liability company (Unternehmergesellschaft) makes it possible to establish a corporation with a small amount of share capital. It often represents a sensible first step, especially for startups and young companies.

Together, we'll assess whether the UG aligns with your long-term business goals or if a GmbH is the better solution right from the start.

Articles of Association

The Foundation of a Successful Partnership

A partnership agreement governs much more than just the formation of a business. It specifies how decisions are made, what rights and obligations the partners have, and how conflicts are resolved.

Careful planning ensures security and prevents future disputes.

Managing Director

Responsibility and Legal Certainty

Managing directors bear operational responsibility for a company and assume numerous legal obligations.

We advise managing directors and shareholders on appointments, powers of representation, duties of corporate bodies, and ensuring their activities are structured in a legally sound manner.

The Securities Institutions Act (WpIG), the Payment Services Supervision Act (ZAG), the Insurance Supervision Act (VAG), and the Capital Investment Code (KAGB).

Companies that receive payments, particularly when these involve cross-border transfers, should inquire whether they are subject to any registration or reporting requirements.

Holding Structure

Structuring Businesses Smartly

Holding structures make it possible to effectively separate equity investments, assets, and operational activities from one another.

Whether it's a growing company, a family-owned business, or a corporate group—a holding company can provide flexibility and support long-term growth.

Investments

Structuring Equity Investments in a Legally Sound Manner

New shareholders change a company's structure. Therefore, ownership interests should be clearly defined from the outset.

We assist entrepreneurs with equity structures, capital transactions, and bringing on new partners.

Investors

Collaboration with Investors

Business angels, family offices, and strategic investors contribute capital and expertise to companies.

We provide support with investment agreements, shareholder agreements, and the legal structuring of financing rounds.

Employee Stock Ownership

Retaining Employees for the Long Term

Employee ownership models create incentives and foster a sense of identification with the company.

Together, we develop legal solutions tailored to your company and your employees.

Capital Increase

Financing Growth

Additional capital may be required for growth or new investments.

We provide corporate law guidance for capital increases and assist with the implementation of the necessary resolutions.

Shareholder Resolutions

Making Decisions in Compliance with the Law

Shareholder resolutions form the basis for important business decisions.

We provide support in the preparation, implementation, and documentation of corporate resolutions.

Managing Director Liability

Identifying and Avoiding Risks

Managing directors are personally liable in certain situations.

Clear processes and legal advice can help prevent many liability risks before they arise.

Compliance Structures

Legal Certainty in the Workplace

Compliance means reliably adhering to legal requirements and internal rules.

We develop pragmatic compliance structures tailored to the size and structure of your company.

Joint Venture

Tapping into New Markets Together

Joint ventures enable companies to collaborate on new projects or enter new markets.

We provide support in the legal setup and structuring of joint ventures.

Subsidiaries

Organizing Corporate Groups Successfully

Subsidiaries allow for a clear separation of different business units or international operations.

We assist with the formation and integration of new companies into existing corporate structures.

Restructuring

Adapting Structures to New Challenges

Companies are constantly changing.

We support restructuring efforts to ensure that legal structures keep pace with economic growth.

Sale of a Company

Preparing for the Sale Professionally

The process of selling a business begins long before the contract is signed.

We assist business owners with the legal preparation and structuring of the sale process.

Business Succession

Transferring Responsibility in a Sustainable Manner

A successful succession plan ensures the company's continued existence.

Together, we develop solutions for transferring ownership to family members, management, or external buyers.

Family Succession

Passing the Family Business Down Through the Generations

Intrafamilial business succession involves legal, financial, and personal considerations.

Planning early on provides clarity and ensures the company's continued existence.

Management Buyout

When Management Takes Over

In a management buyout, executives acquire the company or a significant stake in it.

We provide guidance on the corporate structuring and contract drafting involved in this process.

Business Succession

Successfully Transferring Ownership of the Company

A successful business succession ensures the continued existence of your company and provides clarity for shareholders, employees, and successors. We guide you through the legal structuring of the transition—in a structured and forward-looking manner, with an eye toward long-term success.