Commercial and Corporate Law

The multiple commercial forms involve a multitude of legal questions - from the retailer to public trading companies to joint-stock corporations.

I. Retailers
Prior to commencing commercial activities, specific questions need to be addressed:

• Business Plan and Financing
• Questions regarding corporate registration
• Legal structuring of business relationships
• Settlement of rights and liabilities in trade

• How can business transactions be protected by contract
• What specifics are to be taken into account with other businesses and representatives
• Adhering to trade regulations and practices

II. Publicly traded corporations
Prior to commencing commercial activities, the following is to be considered:

• Choosing the suitable commercial form
• Contractual bindings to shareholders

• How is the company philosophy to be carried out within the corporation
• How can conflict among shareholders be mediated?
• What is to be considered in handling employees
• How are economic hardships to be handled?

• Separation/resignation of a partner
• Dissolution of the corporation
• The settlement of company assets (incl. any debts)

Our specialist in Commercial and Corporate Law is Rechtsanwalt Michael Loewer betreut.