Corporate & Commercial

As an internationally active law firm for corporate law in Hamburg, we offer comprehensive advice on all corporate law issues. For over 25 years, we have been supporting companies, investors, start-ups, and family offices from their formation to complex reorganizations. We specialize in M&A consulting, venture capital and private equity financing, and the structuring of capital measures. We also advise on shareholders' meetings, develop individual corporate governance structures, and ensure compliance with international standards.

We also represent our clients in shareholder disputes and advise on strategies for judicial and extrajudicial conflict resolution.

Another part of our work concerns commercial law. We draft and review commercial agency agreements, dealer and commission agreements, and formulate legally compliant terms and conditions. We also provide our clients with expert support in international trade – for example, under the UN Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods (CISG) – and, in the event of a dispute, we handle litigation and negotiations before national and international arbitration tribunals.

Our strength lies in combining legal precision, tax know-how, and economic expertise. Thanks to our international network, we also support clients in cross-border projects ranging from joint ventures to corporate restructuring. Our goal is to create sustainable structures that enable growth, minimize risks, and ensure legal certainty.
 

Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A)
Our M&A lawyers assist companies, investors, and family offices with all forms of company acquisitions and sales. We advise on national and international transactions, from medium-sized investments to complex private equity deals. The focus is on legal and tax structuring, due diligence, and contract drafting.

A strategic approach is particularly important to us: we consider not only the legal aspects, but also the economic and tax conditions. With our interdisciplinary team, we ensure that M&A transactions are implemented efficiently, in compliance with the law, and in line with the individual goals of our clients. Whether it's a strategic company acquisition, merger, or international expansion, we provide professional support throughout the entire process.

Venture Capital & Private Equity
In the area of venture capital, we advise start-ups, founders, and investors in all phases of financing. We provide support in structuring investments, drafting contracts, and negotiating financing rounds. For private equity investors, we develop tax and legally optimized structures that offer security and flexibility.

A particular focus is on the technology and innovation sector. Here, we support young companies with growth financing and international investments. We also advise investors on exit strategies and secondary transactions. Thanks to our international network, we can also efficiently support cross-border deals. The aim is to combine capital and innovation in the best possible way.

Restructuring & Reorganization
As an experienced law firm for restructuring, we advise companies on all types of reorganization. This includes capital measures, mergers, demergers, and changes of legal form, as well as the development of complex group and holding structures. Our advice combines legal, tax, and economic aspects to create sustainable solutions that secure the long-term value of the company.

One of our particular strengths lies in supporting cross-border projects involving different national corporate and tax law regulations. We work closely with our clients from conception to implementation, minimizing risks and ensuring tax efficiency. Our goal is to position companies in a legally secure, flexible, and sustainable manner and to provide them with the stability they need for further growth. We advise our clients precisely, results-oriented, and with foresight.

Business succession
We provide comprehensive advice on the planning and implementation of business succession. We support entrepreneurs, family businesses, and family offices in ensuring a legally secure and tax-optimized transfer to the next generation. We develop individual succession structures that take into account both the interests of the family and the stability of the company. These include gift and inheritance models, partnership agreements, and family governance regulations.

We have particular experience in international succession solutions and cross-border assets. We take into account both corporate and tax law aspects and develop solutions that are legally sound and economically efficient. Our goal is to secure corporate values in the long term, avoid family conflicts, and ensure the company's ability to act in the future. In this way, we ensure that entrepreneurial responsibility is transferred smoothly.

Corporate governance 
We advise companies on corporate governance, in particular on the preparation and implementation of shareholder and general meetings, both in person and digitally. We support our clients in this regard as a reliable partner. Our services include invitations, resolutions, minutes, and the defense or enforcement of legal challenges. Our practical support ensures that the process is legally compliant.

Another focus is the development of tailor-made corporate governance structures. We ensure transparent decision-making processes that meet the requirements of shareholders, investors, and international regulators. This also includes the implementation of clear compliance rules and adaptation to international standards. The aim is to establish sustainable management structures that create legal certainty, promote trust, and strengthen and secure the strategic orientation of the company in the long term.