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Legal issues in companies

Business Insights

Here you will find articles on corporate law as well as international commercial and business law. As a lawyer in this field, I would like to present you with information, tips and news on current topics and developments in these areas on a regular basis.

The topics

Managing Directors – liability of the GmbH in case of bribery

The GmbH, for which a managing director worked, can be held liable for damage under certain conditions, for example in the case of bribery.

Direct sales by the manufacturer - competition for your own dealer

Is direct sales within the framework of a sales system - also called dual sales or dual distribution - legally permissible?

Acquisition of dealerships and commercial agencies - What you should pay attention to

The takeover of dealer companies and commercial agencies can bring valuable synergy effects. Read what to look out for.

Overview from the lawyer: commercial agency law

This wiki entry takes a closer look at commercial agency law and explains what companies should consider from the point of view of a lawyer.

Contracts in the automotive supply industry - tips for suppliers

Supplier companies are often presented with very one-sided production contracts or supply contracts. Find out what to look out for.

Non-competition clause under corporate law and the Protection of Secrets Act

If a shareholder violates the non-competition clause or the trade secret law, he can be excluded from the company. Read more here.

Vertical BER 720/2022 – price target, recommended price and price comparison

Information on price target, price recommendation and price comparison in the context of the vertical BER 720/202 (block exemption regulation).

Liability of GmbH shareholders – direct liability and destruction of existence

In principle, the liability of the shareholders of a GmbH for the liabilities of the company according to the GmbHG and judgments of the BGH (Federal Court of Justice) is excluded. Before this…