Commercial

Our Commercial Team advises clients from various industries on matters of contract, distribution, and commercial law, both in cases involving domestic German matters and in legal issues with an international dimension. We place particular emphasis on straightforward, solution-oriented communication that focuses on ensuring our clients’ business operations run smoothly.

Industry-specific consulting

We advise our clients on drafting contracts as well as on asserting and defending against contractual and statutory claims. In doing so, we always take into account that our clients’ activities are industry-specific and diverse. This applies not only to varying legal regulations and jurisdictions, but above all to economic and business requirements. Thanks to our excellent professional expertise and many years of experience, we are ideally positioned to meet these requirements in the best interests of our clients, focusing on the realization of their economic goals and objectives.

An overview of our key areas

• Commercial and Distribution Law
• Tax Law
• Commercial Lease Law
• Plant Engineering
• Product Liability
• Banking and Capital Markets Law

Commercial and Distribution Law

We provide our clients with comprehensive advice regarding the establishment, maintenance, and termination of distribution systems both domestically and internationally. Our services include advising on the selection, structuring, and optimization of distribution systems; drafting and reviewing commercial agency, franchise, authorized dealer, merchandising, commission, and licensing agreements, as well as contracts for salaried sales agents; drafting and reviewing supply agreements and general terms and conditions, as well as representing clients in both in-court and out-of-court disputes in the field of distribution law, such as the assertion and defense of compensation claims.

Tax Law

Tax law issues arise, among other things, when establishing a business and providing ongoing legal advice, when making business decisions, when planning business succession, when drafting contracts, when planning retirement or drafting wills, and in the areas of foundation law and nonprofit law. Our tax law attorneys help our clients identify the key issues and the tax implications of a given situation and work with them to develop tailored, tax-optimized solutions.

Commercial Lease Law

Commercial leases are often entered into for long terms, frequently spanning many years. Furthermore, there are no specific protective provisions as found in residential tenancy law. We advise our clients both in advance on drafting secure lease agreements and when disputes arise during the course of the tenancy.

Plant Engineering

In the field of plant construction law, our focus is on advising companies in the wood-based materials industry on contract law and representing them in court and arbitration proceedings. Our advisory services primarily involve providing legal support for the procurement of individual machines and production lines, as well as complete plants for the manufacture of OSB, particleboard, or MDF/HDF panels, and plastic-based panel products.

Product Liability

Products must comply with a wide range of legal requirements throughout their lifecycle, from concept to disposal. We advise manufacturers, suppliers, importers, and distributors on all product-related matters—from cradle to grave, so to speak. Whether the issues involve contract drafting, product safety, or warranties—we offer solutions that are not only legally sound but also economically and practically tailored to your company’s needs. From manufacturing contracts, product safety, sales, and distribution to product recalls, claims for recourse in the production and supply chain, or simply defending against product liability lawsuits—your product is our passion.

Banking and Capital Markets Law

We advise and represent domestic and foreign credit and financial services institutions, as well as companies and private individuals, on matters related to banking and capital markets law.

We provide legal advice on all matters related to the general terms and conditions of German financial institutions, as well as bank accounts and their special forms. We specialize in particular in legal matters related to all types of commercial loans as well as consumer loans. We assist you with the insolvency-proof creation and enforcement of loan collateral and have extensive forensic experience in the enforcement and realization of movable and immovable collateral. We provide support for all legal issues arising from impending or actual insolvency from the perspective of creditors and security providers. We maintain close ties with mid-sized law firms in Europe and the U.S., as well as in all other major jurisdictions. This makes us the right partner for all matters involving cross-border legal transactions.

In the area of capital markets law, our advisory services focus on failed investment transactions, the specific liability risks associated with asset management, and the tailored structuring of corporate financing for small and medium-sized enterprises.