Acquisition and sale of companies (M&A)

In addition to the traditional corporate law practice areas, the core of the corporate law advice provided by our firm's specialist lawyers is the counselling and representation of shareholders, management and investors in connection with corporate transactions and restructurings.

Our consulting services cover the following areas in particular:

Non Disclosure Agreement (NDA) Non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) are contractual agreements designed to protect sensitive information and trade secrets. An NDA is concluded between... Learn more …
Letter of Intent A Letter of Intent (LOI) is a document that is used in many areas of contract negotiations. It serves to record the intention of both parties with... Learn more …
Due Diligence Seller due diligence and buyer due diligence are two different types of company due diligence that are carried out as part of the sale of a...Financial aspects: Review of the company's financial performance, including sales, profit, cost structure and financial forecasts.Legal aspects:...The results of the due diligence can help the parties to understand the strengths and weaknesses of the company and to assess possible risks and... Learn more …
Restructuring prior to the acquisition or sale of a company There are several reasons why a company should be restructured before a business acquisition. Here are some of them: Business management...Restructuring a business before a sale can be done in a number of ways, depending on the specific goals and requirements of the business. Here are... Learn more …
Information memorandum An information memorandum (also known as an info memo or IM) is an important document in company takeovers and mergers (M&A). It is used to...Highlights of the company (e.g. market leader, niche provider, high margins, strong business model, etc.)Description of the market (characteristics,...Although the information memorandum is primarily a marketing document, the information it contains, and in particular the figures, should be able to... Learn more …
Management-Buy-Out A management buy-out (MBO) is a form of company takeover in which the existing management buys the company. This can be considered, for example, for... Learn more …
Management-Buy-In A management buy-in (MBI) is a process in which a company is taken over by an external management team or the takeover is accelerated by an external... Learn more …
Bidding process A bidding process is a method used in the sale of companies. It enables sellers to structure the sales process efficiently and carry it out to their... Learn more …
Data protection in company acquisitions and due diligence Data protection plays a crucial role in company acquisitions and due diligence. When acquiring a company, it is essential that the privacy and... Learn more …
Vendor Due Dillegence Vendor due diligence is an audit that is carried out by the seller of a company. In contrast to buy-side due diligence, where the buyer commissions... Learn more …
Employee participation and corporate transaction Employee share ownership is a model that was originally mainly used abroad or in large German companies. In the meantime, the idea of allowing... Learn more …
Post-Meger-Due-Dillegence Due diligence is an important step in the M&A process, but it doesn't end when the deal is finalised. Post-merger due diligence is an often... Learn more …
Company acquisition in crisis (insolvency) There are some important points to consider when buying a company in crisis: Time of purchase: The purchase of a company can take place before a... Learn more …
Private Equity Private equity, also known as off-market equity or private equity, is a form of equity capital in which the investment in companies made by the... Learn more …
M&A Litigation M&A litigation refers to legal disputes that arise after M&A transactions (mergers & acquisitions). This type of litigation requires... Learn more …
Preparation and review of the purchase agreement In the M&A process, the company purchase agreement is usually drawn up by the lawyers or law firms representing the parties involved. This means... Learn more …
Financing The financing of the M&A process is a crucial aspect for the success of a merger or acquisition. The M&A process can be financed at various... Learn more …
Company valuation Company valuation is a critical step in the M&A process as it forms the basis for pricing and negotiations between buyer and seller. Here are... Learn more …
Business combination (merger) The merger of companies is a strategic business process in which two or more independent companies merge to form a new, joint company. This merger... Learn more …
Venture Capital Venture capital (VC) is a form of financing in which venture capitalists (VC firms) invest capital in young, fast-growing companies. These companies,... Learn more …

Our specialised M&A lawyers, specialist lawyers and tax advisors have many years of in-depth experience in advising medium-sized companies and investors from various sectors on corporate transactions and provide advice on the legal, tax and organisational structuring of the transaction right from the preparatory phase.

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