Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A)
We assist our clients with corporate acquisitions and sales, and investment and participation agreements, including for venture capital financing rounds. We structure employee participation plans of all kinds (MIP, VSOP) as well as other—direct or indirect—participation in companies, and provide legal advice on all aspects of the formation of joint ventures both in Germany and abroad.
For cross-border transactions and special legal matters that fall outside our area of expertise, we collaborate with renowned partner law firms. Our international network allows us to coordinate transactions seamlessly and provide comprehensive support from a single source.
Acquisitions and Sales
Executing company acquisitions and sales / M&A transactions requires expertise and experience. We understand the importance of early planning to ensure an optimized transaction structure (including from a tax perspective) and to involve all stakeholders in a timely manner. In addition to conducting a transaction-appropriate risk analysis in the form of a legal and tax due diligence review of the target company, we assist with drafting and negotiating the necessary purchase agreements and related contracts (share and asset deals) and provide advice for time-sensitive acquisitions in the event of a crisis or insolvency. After closing of the transaction, we will assist you with all post-acquisition measures. If necessary, we will also enforce or defend claims for damages in (arbitration) court proceedings (post-merger litigation)
Venture Capital
We provide legal advice on all aspects of venture capital transactions, in particular the drafting of investment and participation agreements. We support founders through all growth phases—from the pre-seed phase to the exit and potential reinvestments—and advise business angels and other investors on their equity investments.
Management and Employee Participation Plans
Our advisory services also encompass the structuring of all forms of management and employee participation plans: We develop both direct participation and virtual participation models that are tailored to the specific needs of our clients.
Joint Ventures
Our team also advises on the formation and dissolution of joint ventures, both in Germany and abroad. Thanks to our many years of experience, we expertly guide clients through all phases of these complex processes and, where needed and appropriate, take on project management responsibilities. In international or multidisciplinary collaborations, the confident handling of different negotiation cultures is key. With tailored solutions, we support you in successfully achieving your business goals.
Acquisitions and Sales
Executing company acquisitions and sales / M&A transactions requires expertise and experience. We understand the importance of early planning to ensure an optimized transaction structure (including from a tax perspective) and to involve all stakeholders in a timely manner. In addition to conducting a transaction-appropriate risk analysis in the form of a legal and tax due diligence review of the target company, we assist with drafting and negotiating the necessary purchase agreements and related contracts (share and asset deals) and provide advice for time-sensitive acquisitions in the event of a crisis or insolvency. After closing of the transaction, we will assist you with all post-acquisition measures. If necessary, we will also enforce or defend claims for damages in (arbitration) court proceedings (post-merger litigation).
Venture Capital
We provide legal advice on all aspects of venture capital transactions, in particular the drafting of investment and participation agreements. We support founders through all growth phases—from the pre-seed phase to the exit and potential reinvestments—and advise business angels and other investors on their equity investments.
Management and Employee Participation Plans
Our advisory services also encompass the structuring of all forms of management and employee participation plans: We develop both direct participation and virtual participation models that are tailored to the specific needs of our clients.
Joint Ventures
Our team also advises on the formation and dissolution of joint ventures, both in Germany and abroad. Thanks to our many years of experience, we expertly guide clients through all phases of these complex processes and, where needed and appropriate, take on project management responsibilities. In international or multidisciplinary collaborations, the confident handling of different negotiation cultures is key. With tailored solutions, we support you in successfully achieving your business goals.
