Even today it is important being well represented with regard to bank law. This applies to modernizing of enterprises of every possible size according to the solvency criteria guidelines as per Basel II, but also in case of termination of bank relationships by notice of cancellation. In any case it is important to find a reasonable solution for all parties involved which enables our clients to proceed without any further interruption.

In this respect we wish to point out that banks not always have the final say. They ought to keep an eye on the economical integrity interest of the client due to jurisdiction of the supreme judge. The same refers to a money investment whereas all banks are obliged to be aware of their information and consultation commitment as per Security Trade Act and the corresponding guidelines of good behaviour. We assure you of our long experience in the field of bank law, and the name holder of the office as a banker knows perfectly well the criteria on which the banks make their decisions.

We can offer you full service in the field of company/corporate law which first starts with the definition of the correct corporate structure. Obviously, this also includes a tax consultation which is absolutely essential in the field of an optimized company/corporate law.

As the question of liability is being more tightened up by the organs, we already today give you our respective legal advice and we will assist you regarding all problems/inquiries with view to the Corporate Governance of your company. The compliance with the German Corporate Governance Codex which was annotated by Mrs. Ines Schamburg-Dickstein may be helpful for exculpation. We would be pleased to give you our assistance and represent you accordingly in the law of non-incorporated companies as well as corporated entities and we will take the following responsibilities in the field of:

• Foundation of companies mbH (with limited liability) as well as all non-incorporated companies
• Scheduling of company contracts as well as employment contracts for managers, legal advice on liability claims during the establishment period.
• Rules and regulations for board members and the board of directors also due to the requirements of the German Corporate Governance Codex.
• Legal advice for board members and board of directors in accordance with the German Corporate Governance Codex.
• Consultation for the preparation and realization of annual general meetings and all other shareholders general meetings
• Planning and realization of capital increases also by including venture capital.
• Consultation for Going Public and Going Private.
• Letter of Intent, contract negotiations, tax optimized contract design at the purchase/sale of enterprises.
• Execution of “Legal Due Diligence” as well as cooperation with tax advisers and auditors, of “Tax and Financial ue Diligence”, also.
• Transformation of companies as per UmwG and UmwStG (Reorganization of Companies Act and Reorganization of Tax Act)
• Consultation of enterprises in case of liquidation or crisis as well as at the leave of partners.

In addition to that we are planning the adequate succession of enterprises for our clients (also MBO/MBI) which will take in consideration not only the fields of taxes, company/corporate law and venture law, but also the family and personal situation of the employer (magical square) and which is part of the solvency criteria according to Basel II.

We give you legal advice at all queries regarding insurance control law and insurance contract law in the area of personal insurance, personal liability insurance and property insurance.

The insurance law is a special field in which the particular regulations of the insurance contract law (VVG) and the respective General Insurance Terms and Conditions (AVB) will be applicable. The observance of duties is important for not to risk the insurance cover. We negotiate with your insurer at the forthcoming insurance claim and legally act to win your claim.

The same important is the correct and preventive legal protection and in this respect we wish to point out that we are cooperating with an established and well-known insurance broker. Dr. Dickstein not only has long practical experience in the field of insurance law, but also he released some publication in this field (and gained doctorate in the same).

We represent our clients in the field of the individual and collective/joint labour law. This applies to the elaboration of specific contracts (employment contracts, social compensation/plan etc.) and also for the termination of employment contracts (notice of cancellation, contract cancellation notice of agreement etc.).

Especially in the field of labour law it is necessary to find a reasonable arrangement for all involved parties, be it amicably or legal in order not to disturb the harmony between employer and employees or to re-establish it. We particularly offer you our knowledge with regard to the supply of temporary employees as per German law on labour leasing (AÜG) and the agreement on certain employment contracts according to the needed capacity which allow all parties involved to react flexibly on the different work volume.

Many fields of law contain tax relevant references. Apart from the commercial law we are also active with regard to the law of inheritance, which will be treated tax optimized and we pay special attention to the defence of “family harmony”. To our comprehension it is obvious to have an eye on the tax relevant consequences of projects in order to protect our clients against evil surprise. Our field of activities consist of:

• Tax optimized preparation and creation of contracts and wills.
• Tax optimized choice of corresponding legal form as well as transformations and exclusions.
• Assistance at the establishment and takeover of enterprises.
• Tax optimized preparation and elaboration of succession regulations
• Expert’s statement on special tax queries
• Support on tax law
• Assistance in all tax matters as well as the representation at the Board of Inland Revenue and the finance court.