Unternehmensnachfolge: Warum rechtliche Beratung so wichtig ist
Die Unternehmensnachfolge ist ein großer Schritt. Wer ein Unternehmen abgibt, übergibt oft ein Lebenswerk. Damit alles gut läuft, ist rechtliche Beratung entscheidend. Denn: Fehler können teuer werden – für das Unternehmen, die Familie und die Nachfolger:innen. In diesem Beitrag erklären wir verständlich, was bei der Nachfolge zu beachten ist und wie eine Kanzlei dabei hilft, […]
Exklusive Belieferung: Rechtliche Grundlagen und Praxis
Exklusive Belieferung stellt im Wirtschaftsverkehr zwischen Herstellern und Händlern ein zentrales strategisches Instrument dar. Als Fachanwalt für internationales Wirtschaftsrecht berate ich Unternehmen umfassend zu den rechtlichen Aspekten von Exklusivitätsvereinbarungen und deren kartellrechtlicher Zulässigkeit. Die rechtskonforme Gestaltung solcher Vereinbarungen erfordert dabei eine präzise Analyse der wirtschaftlichen Rahmenbedingungen, die Ausnutzung der begrenzten kartellrechtlichen Gestaltungsmöglichkeiten und eine sorgfältige […]
Gesellschaftervertrag erstellen lassen: Klare Regeln für Ihre GmbH
Ein Gesellschaftervertrag ist das Herzstück jeder GmbH. Er legt fest, wie Gesellschafter zusammenarbeiten, wer entscheidet und was passiert, wenn jemand aussteigt. Viele Gründer unterschätzen seine Bedeutung – dabei schützt ein guter Vertrag vor Streit, Unsicherheit und finanziellen Problemen. Wer auf Nummer sicher gehen will, sollte den Gesellschaftervertrag erstellen lassen – von einer Kanzlei mit Erfahrung […]
The admission of new shareholders into the GmbH
The admission of new shareholders to a GmbH is a crucial milestone that not only changes the ownership structure but also has far-reaching legal, economic, and strategic implications. This process offers the opportunity to generate financial resources, acquire strategic partners, or reorient the company. At the same time, it requires precise preparation, legal expertise, and a well-thought-out […]
Contract Law Attorney: What you should know about contracts in your supply chain – Part 2
While supply chain risks often arise in the areas of supply bottlenecks and the passing on of price increases (see Part 1), intermediate suppliers and resellers within the supply chain also face difficulties when the available quantity of products is uncertain. 1. Delivery of defective products. The delivery of defective products, in particular, can lead to significant legal disputes [...]
Contract Law Attorney: What you should know about contracts in your supply chain – Part 1
Contract law governs a wide variety of legal relationships between companies. Especially in the area of commercial contracts—that is, contracts that your company concludes with its suppliers, cooperation partners, and customers—it is crucial that all agreements are drafted in a legally secure and transparent manner, and that they interlock in each of the numerous conflict areas so that your company is not […]
The exclusion of a GmbH shareholder
In a GmbH, it may be necessary or desirable in certain situations to exclude a shareholder from the company—especially against their will. This process, the exclusion of a shareholder, is a complex legal issue that must meet specific statutory and case-law requirements and also requires provisions in the articles of association. This blog post will […]
The liability of the de facto managing director
The managing director of a GmbH is liable for damages if they breach their statutory duty of care. For such duties of care to exist, the person must be appointed as managing director. However, under certain circumstances, a so-called de facto managing director can also be liable for breaches of duty of care like a regular managing director. I. Appointed vs. De facto Managing Director The "statutory" managing director of a GmbH is [...]
Due Diligence Lawyer: A Guide to Thorough Examination
What is important in a due diligence review? How do we approach the process? In this article, we will examine these questions in detail. It will clarify what due diligence means exactly, why it is so essential and what special tasks a lawyer takes on in order to protect your interests as best as possible. What is due diligence? [...]
Organization and Support of your Shareholders' Meeting
The shareholders' meeting is the central body of a GmbH, in which important business decisions are made. Both the organization and the implementation require careful preparation and legal expertise. Professional support from a specialist lawyer for commercial and corporate law can ensure that all legal requirements are met and possible risks, in particular the invalidity and contestability of [...]