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Corporate transactions (M & A) / reorganisations / structuring

Opening up new growth potential

Dynamic corporate world

The corporate world is constantly changing. Companies are bought and sold, they merge or are reorganised to adapt to changing conditions.

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Kai Schöneberger

Partner

Alliances and external growth can be an essential part of a corporate strategy. Transactions, reorganisations and restructurings always affect several areas simultaneously and require cross-disciplinary support.

Multidisciplinary support

In addition to legal advice, we offer you multidisciplinary support, from the initial considerations to the final step of implementation. Our interdisciplinary experts have many years of experience and can draw on in-depth industry expertise and an international network.

Our range of services

Together with a team of auditors, tax advisors and management consultants, our lawyers will support you in the individual steps of a company acquisition or sale, whether by way of an asset deal or a share deal. This includes risk analyses and company valuations carried out in advance to determine the purchase price, as well as preparatory restructuring and implementation under labour law. Our legal services for you in the area of mergers & acquisitions include, for example

  • Initiation of company acquisition, company sale or company merger (letter of intent)
  • Legal due diligence
  • Drafting of company purchase and merger agreements
  • Support during negotiations and execution of contracts
  • Preparation and implementation of any necessary reorganisations
  • Labour law preparation
  • Support during the post-closing process including implementation under labour law
  • Support for joint ventures

There are many reasons for a corporate reorganisation. Economic developments, corporate demand, changes in the tax framework or liability issues can make it necessary to change the legal form of a company or even group structures.

Possible options for company reorganisations can be, for example

  • Transformations in accordance with the Transformation Act and the Transformation Tax Act - merger, demerger (split-up, spin-off, hive-down), transfer of assets or change of legal form - also in an international context
  • Transfer of registered office to another country
  • Contribution
  • Accretion
  • Business lease or business transfer and other company agreements

Based on your objectives and the existing framework conditions, we analyse whether your company is currently set up in the most suitable legal form and advise you on legal and tax structuring options. We also provide you with multidisciplinary support to ensure a smooth business transformation.

Our services include

  • Expert opinions on civil, commercial and tax law aspects
  • Carrying out due diligence reviews
  • Valuation reports
  • Drafting contracts
  • Coordination with the tax authorities
  • Labour law support
  • Support with formation reports, non-cash formation reports, etc.