CORPORATE LAW
Corporate Legal Advice for Companies, Shareholders and Managing Directors
Corporate law forms the legal foundation of entrepreneurial activity. From the formation and structuring of a company to the organisation of relationships between shareholders and changes during the life of a business, numerous legal and commercial questions arise.
JSE LEGAL advises companies, shareholders, managing directors and investors on corporate law matters and supports national and international business structures with a connection to Germany.
International Legal Advice
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Law Firm in Munich
STRATEGY & LEGAL CERTAINTY
Corporate Law as a Foundation for Long-Term Business Development
Corporate law decisions often have long-term consequences for a business. The choice of corporate structure, the allocation of ownership interests and voting rights, and the legal framework governing the relationship between shareholders and management significantly influence how a company can be managed and developed.
JSE LEGAL supports companies from formation through changes in ownership and corporate structure to ongoing corporate law advice. The focus is on clear structures, practical solutions and the commercial objectives of the business.
CORPORATE LAW ADVICE
Key Corporate Law Matters at a Glance
Our advice covers corporate law matters throughout the entire life cycle of a business – from formation and structuring to changes within the company and ongoing corporate management.
Formation &
Structuring
Advice on selecting and establishing suitable corporate structures and legal support for company formations in Germany.
Articles of Association & Shareholder Agreements
Drafting and review of articles of association, corporate documents and shareholder agreements.
Shareholders & Equity Interests
Advice on ownership interests, changes in the shareholder structure and the legal structuring of shareholder entries and exits.
Managing Directors
Corporate law advice for managing directors on their legal position, rights, duties and liability.
Corporate Governance
Structuring responsibilities, decision-making processes and corporate governance arrangements within a company.
Corporate Restructurings
Legal support for corporate restructurings and changes to existing business and ownership structures.
Corporate Disputes
Advice on disputes between shareholders and on conflicts between shareholders and management.
Ongoing Corporate Advice
Continuous corporate law advice on resolutions, structural changes and legal matters arising in day-to-day business operations.
BUSINESS & CORPORATE LAW
Legal Support at Every Stage of Your Business
Different legal issues arise at different stages of a company’s development. JSE LEGAL combines corporate law advice with legal support for company formations, ongoing business operations and growing companies and startups.
Company Formation
Formation and legal structuring of companies in Germany.
Legal Advice for Businesses
Business law advice for companies & entrepreneurs.
Ongoing Legal Advice
Continuous legal support for day-to-day business operations.
Startup Legal Advice
Legal advice for founders, startups and growing businesses.
JSE LEGAL
Clear Structures. Long-Term Perspective.
Corporate law advice requires not only legal precision, but also an understanding of entrepreneurial decisions and commercial relationships.
JSE LEGAL combines personal legal advice with an international perspective and practical corporate structuring. The objective is to create legal structures that not only work at the time they are established, but also support the future development of the business.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
FAQ - Corporate Law
Which legal form is suitable for my business?
The appropriate legal form depends on factors such as the planned business structure, the shareholders involved, financing, liability considerations and long-term commercial objectives. Before forming a company, it is therefore advisable to assess which corporate structure best fits the specific business model.
What should be regulated in a shareholder agreement?
In addition to mandatory statutory provisions, a shareholder agreement may address voting rights, responsibilities, profit distribution, transfers of shares, the departure of shareholders and procedures for resolving disputes. The appropriate provisions depend on the specific ownership and business structure.
What duties does a managing director of a German GmbH have?
Managing directors represent the company and are responsible for its proper management. Their duties include compliance with statutory requirements, internal corporate responsibilities and duties of care owed to the company. The scope of these obligations also depends on the specific situation of the business.
What happens in the event of disputes between shareholders?
The available legal options depend in particular on the articles of association, the ownership structure and the nature of the dispute. Depending on the circumstances, possible approaches may include negotiations, corporate resolutions or, where necessary, court proceedings.
Corporate Law Advice for Your Business
Are you planning a company formation or restructuring, or do you require advice on shareholders, management or other corporate law matters?
Let’s Discuss Your Business Needs
Do you have a legal matter?
We provide personal, strategic and internationally focused legal advice for companies, entrepreneurs, investors and shareholders.
Phone
+49 (0) 89 215 51 061
Mon. – Fri.: 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m
Location
Munich, Germany
In-person and online consultations available.
