News in Corporate law

Options for Corporate Restructuring   The number of corporate insolvencies in Germany rose sharply in 2024. Experts predict that the situation will not ease in

LG Darmstadt Ruling on Attendance Requirements   Significant decisions are made in the shareholders’ meeting. Therefore, it is essential that the company’s articles of association

Judgment of the BGH dated 23.04.2024 – Case No. II ZR 99/22 A post-contractual non-compete clause for managing directors of a GmbH (German limited liability

Filing for Insolvency and Restructuring Options   For various reasons, many companies in Germany face economic difficulties. Management must look for suitable solutions to overcome

Temporary Revocation of Authority Without Court Order – Judgment of the LG Stuttgart – Az.: 49 O 142/23   According to a remarkable judgment of

Criminal Legal Protection in D&O Insurance Managing directors carry a high risk and can also be personally liable. D&O insurance is intended to mitigate this

Federal court of justice sees no reason for limitation of liability Shareholders with unlimited personal liability must also bear the costs of the insolvency proceedings

BGH: Removal effective as soon as ruling is final   When a shareholder is removed from a GmbH for cause, their removal takes effect from

Draft legislation designed to modernize partnership law in Germany has formally passed into law. The amendments include changes to how defective partners’ resolutions are dealt

German company law makes a distinction between a managing director’s position as an executive officer at a company and their employment relationship, and this distinction