Public procurement law
Public procurement law is becoming increasingly important. In recent years, there has been a growing awareness to check award procedures of the public sector. The need for public authorities to seek legal counselling is thus considerable. Meeting this need is one of our tasks. Legal advice for tendering requires not only knowledge of basic public […]
Mergers and acquisitions
We advise German and foreign enterprises as well as entrepreneurs during all phases of company transactions. Such counselling includes: Acquisition and sale of companies Joint ventures Structuring of transactions Confidentiality agreements Letters of intent Due diligence Negotiating contracts Management of contracts and documentation of transactions Merger control Settling post-transaction conflicts For international transactions, we cooperate […]
Government liability law
Regional bodies of all governmental levels and other public entities, associations and insurers for municipalities as well as public utility companies have been engaging our law firm for many years to represent them in ligation relating to issues of governmental liability, damage claims and general liability law.
Litigation / Arbitration / Mediation
Our practice aims to find timely and cost-effective solutions for our clients on contentious disputes. In most cases, it is possible to settle these out of court. Should it be necessary, we act on behalf of our clients in court or before state authorities and, accordingly, in arbitration or mediation.
Healthcare law
For a long time we have helped physicians in creating the appropriate legal basis for their profession. We provide advice related to: Choice of an appropriate type of private practice Sale and purchase of clinics Preparation of contracts for the cooperation of physicians Employment law matters related to medical professionals Employment and cooperative contracts Admission to providing licenses by […]
Media law
We represent media-related businesses. We are involved in obtaining requisite licences. An essential part of our practice for media industry businesses is the structuring of collaborations. This includes assisting in the foundation of cooperative business as well as, for example the draft of marketing contracts.
Commercial and distribution law
Our clients span a diverse scope of industries and such are our tasks in this area of law. We draft supplier contracts and are involved in all aspects of sales structures, be it for sales representatives, licensed distributors or franchisees. We also specialise in advising on creating national and international joint ventures, in particular, involving […]
Corporate law
In the field of corporate law, we provide assistance, in particular with private company law, limited liability company law and stock corporation law, from the founding of a company to, as may be the case, a liquidation. This may include: Drafting and modification of corporate agreements Merger, demerger or change in the legal form of […]
Family and inheritance law
We represent our clients in family matters, in particular in court disputes involving divorce, alimony and child support. Furthermore, we assist with the drafting of pre-nuptial agreements, post-divorce agreements, guardianship powers of attorney or matters relating to the rights of guardianship. We guide our clients in inheritance law with regard to last wills, for example, […]
Construction and real estate law
We have a strong practice handling all aspects of construction and real estate law. Our counselling covers the entire life cycle of real estate – notably the acquisition of property, the conclusion of all fundamental contracts in order to realise a project, all necessary public permits, as well as leasing out, re-sale and other usages. […]
Banking and capital investment law
We advise financial institutions on bank regulatory issues and contracts for bank operations. We have substantial experience in settling out-of-court disputes between financial institutions and their customers, encompassing all facets of banking law, in particular, involving loan agreements and realising collateral. We counsel on prospectus liability and other disputes related to the purchase of capital […]
Employment law
We work for private and public enterprises, for executives and employees, in all areas in employment law, including in particular: Employment agreements and personal service agreements Target agreements, incentives, bonuses Company pensions and benefit regulations Agreements for delegating employees abroad Termination agreements, dismissals, respective litigation Co-determination of works councils in private and public enterprises Plant regulations Regulations on […]