Corporate law in Germany — Incorporations, M&A, Succession
Goal-oriented corporate law advisory for companies and shareholders in Germany and the Franco-German context.
Advisory focus
Partnership and stock corporation law. Legal structuring of incorporations, shareholder agreements, corporate changes and succession situations in Germany and France.
Ongoing corporate support
Continuous corporate law support of companies and shareholders.
Dispute management
Shareholder disputes, director liability and resolution challenge proceedings.
FAQ
- What does a corporate-law attorney in Germany cost?
- Fees depend on scope and complexity. Hourly rates or fixed fees are common and transparently agreed at the outset of the engagement.
- What does a corporate-law attorney do?
- A corporate-law attorney advises on incorporation, structuring, transformation and dissolution of companies, drafts articles of association and resolutions, supports M&A and shareholder disputes, and assists managing directors and shareholders in day-to-day matters.
- When do I need an attorney for my GmbH?
- Attorney support is recommended for incorporation, admission of new shareholders, share transfers, amendments of articles, changes in management, restructurings and shareholder disputes. Early advice prevents avoidable contractual risks.
- What is a shareholder agreement?
- A shareholder agreement supplements the articles of association and governs the relationship between shareholders — voting commitments, pre-emption rights, drag-along and tag-along, and succession scenarios. It provides clarity and stability in sensitive configurations.
- How does forming a company with an attorney work?
- After a strategy meeting on legal form, shareholder structure and business model, the attorney drafts the articles and any shareholder agreement, coordinates the notarial appointment and commercial register filing, and supports the operational launch.