Business Law

Corporate Law

Advice for companies and shareholders

Corporate Law – Your Reliable Partner

Corporate law (Gesellschaftsrecht) forms the legal foundation of every entrepreneurial activity and accompanies companies through every stage of their life cycle. From the initial business idea, the choice of legal form and incorporation through to capital measures, restructurings and succession planning – decisions in corporate law have far-reaching consequences for liability and operations. Forward-looking corporate law advice is therefore essential to minimize legal risks, avoid liability pitfalls and achieve your business objectives in the best possible way.

Our advisory approach in corporate law is strategic and interdisciplinary: we analyze not only the legal aspects but also take into account the business and family-related particularities of our clients. In doing so, we work closely with auditors and notaries in order to develop holistic, practical solutions. Our goal is to create corporate structures that are both legally sound and economically sensible.

On incorporations, we provide comprehensive advice on choosing the optimal legal form and develop tailor-made articles of association and statutes. Whether GmbH (German limited liability company), UG, AG (German stock corporation), KG or partnership - we structure your company so that it meets your individual needs and leverages legal advantages at the same time. We pay particular attention to issues such as managing-director authority, shareholder rights, profit allocation and exit arrangements.

Day-to-day corporate-law support includes the legally compliant conduct of shareholders' meetings, the preparation and implementation of resolutions as well as advice on capital measures and conversions. We support you in setting up and implementing compliance systems and advise on managing-director liability and corporate governance - particularly important in times of stricter regulatory requirements.

In shareholder disputes and conflicts, we develop constructive approaches that protect the company and enable business operations to continue. Our expertise covers both out-of-court mediation and representation in complex corporate-law proceedings - from challenging shareholder resolutions through to squeeze-out procedures.

Our specialist lawyer for commercial and corporate law Maximilian Rohrbach has many years of experience in every area of corporate law and is familiar with the practical challenges faced by companies of every size. He combines legal precision with commercial understanding and develops solutions that remain viable even in complex situations.

Company Formation

  • Choice of legal form and structuring
  • GmbH, AG, KG, OHG, GbR
  • Articles of association and statutes
  • Rules of procedure and corporate-body structures
  • Commercial-register filing

Day-to-Day Advice

  • Shareholders' meetings and resolutions
  • Management matters
  • Capital measures and financing
  • Corporate governance and compliance
  • Shareholder disputes

Restructurings

  • Conversions under the Transformation Act (UmwG)
  • Mergers, demergers, change of legal form
  • Holding structures
  • Group law
  • Legal optimisation

Succession & Exit

  • Business succession
  • Change of shareholders
  • MBO/MBI and exit strategies
  • Succession in companies
  • Testamentary planning

Your contact

Maximilian Rohrbach

Maximilian Rohrbach

Specialist Lawyer in Commercial and Corporate Law

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Key corporate law deadlines

GmbH registration: Without undue delay after incorporation
Annual financial statements: Within 12 months after end of fiscal year
Shareholders' list: Must be updated upon every change
Challenging resolutions: 1 month after the resolution is passed
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