Corporate Law with Business Sense — Your Attorney for Companies and Shareholders

As an attorney and certified specialist for tax law (Fachanwalt für Steuerrecht), I provide comprehensive advice in corporate law with a focus on commercially sound solutions. My expertise pairs legal precision with entrepreneurial understanding and tax optimization — for decisions that also make sense on the balance sheet.

My Corporate-Law Services

Company Formation and Corporate Structures

  • GmbH formation — from the articles of association to entry in the commercial register
  • UG (limited liability) — a low-cost alternative to the GmbH
  • Shareholders’ agreements — tailored and balanced to the parties’ interests
  • Holding structures — group setups optimized for tax and liability
  • Conversions — structuring a change of legal form to commercial advantage

Shareholder Relations and Corporate Governance

  • Shareholders’ agreements — defining rights and duties clearly
  • Managing-director service agreements — appropriate pay and liability protection
  • Shareholders’ meetings — proper passing of resolutions
  • Capital measures — increases and reductions of capital
  • Profit distributions — tax-optimized and legally sound

Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A)

  • Buying a company — legal and tax due diligence
  • Selling a company — strategic support throughout the sale process
  • Share deal vs. asset deal — choosing the optimal transaction structure
  • Purchase agreements — minimizing risk, maximizing opportunity
  • Earn-out clauses — performance-based pricing
  • Warranties and indemnities — a balanced allocation of risk

Managing-Director Liability and Compliance

  • Minimizing liability risks — preventive advice for managing directors
  • D&O insurance — optimal coverage
  • The duty to file for insolvency — recognizing and acting in time
  • The Business Judgment Rule — sound business decisions
  • Compliance systems — systematically reducing liability risk

Commercial Advice Backed by Legal Expertise

A Holistic Advisory Approach

Legal solutions have to make commercial sense. That’s why I factor the following into every piece of advice:

  • The business impact of legal structures
  • Tax consequences and optimization opportunities
  • Financing aspects and banking law
  • Practical workability in the reality of running a company

Industry and Market Understanding

  • Mid-sized companies — pragmatic solutions for the German Mittelstand
  • Start-ups and growth companies — flexible structures for dynamic development
  • Family businesses — generational change and succession planning
  • Technology companies — putting innovative business models on a sound legal footing

Handling M&A Transactions Professionally

Buying a Company — Buyer’s Side

  • Target analysis — valuation and risk assessment of the target
  • Due diligence — comprehensive legal, tax, and commercial review
  • Negotiation strategy — entering purchase talks fully prepared
  • Purchase-price structuring — fixed and variable price components
  • Financing structures — combining equity and debt to best effect

Selling a Company — Seller’s Side

  • Sale preparation — positioning the company optimally for sale
  • Buyer search — identifying strategic or financial investors
  • Company valuation — developing realistic price expectations
  • The sale process — a structured run to maximize proceeds
  • Tax structuring — a tax-optimal sale

Avoiding Managing-Director Liability

Liability Risks for Managing Directors

Managing directors are personally liable for breaches of duty. Typical liability traps:

  • Delayed insolvency filing (Insolvenzverschleppung) — filing for insolvency too late
  • Existence-destroying interference — endangering company assets
  • Tax and social-security debts — the managing director’s personal liability
  • Breach of the duty of care — inadequate management

Preventing Liability Proactively

  • Establishing and monitoring compliance systems
  • Implementing early-warning systems for crisis situations
  • Documenting all material business decisions
  • Optimizing coverage through D&O insurance

Frequently Asked Questions About Corporate Law

GmbH or UG?
The UG suits founders with little starting capital; the GmbH conveys more standing. What’s decisive are your individual circumstances and goals.
What does buying a company cost?
Beyond the purchase price, you’ll incur costs for due diligence, legal advice, and financing. Good preparation often saves more than it costs.
As a managing director, how can I minimize liability risk? 
Proper management, compliance systems, and adequate insurance keep most risks under control.
When is the right time to sell a company?
The optimal time to sell depends on market conditions, the company’s development, and your personal goals. Planning early is key.

Initial Consultation — Corporate Law and M&A

Take advantage of my free initial assessment for your corporate-law matter. As an experienced attorney with tax expertise, I’ll analyze your case and develop a tailored, commercially sound strategy.

  • Company formation — legally secure and tax-optimized
  • Shareholders’ agreements — balanced and future-proof
  • M&A transactions — from planning to closing
  • Managing-director liability — spotting and avoiding the risks
  • Corporate structures — designed to make commercial sense

Fast Help with Corporate-Law Questions

Corporate-law decisions often have far-reaching consequences — don’t hesitate to seek professional help with company formation, M&A transactions, or managing-director liability. As an attorney with a head for business, I’m ready to assist you in word and deed.