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At its core, a Family Office is a structured management system for a family’s wealth. It simultaneously pursues several objectives: the sustainable protection and development of assets, efficient tax structuring, ensuring family harmony, and preparing the next generation for responsibility.

A participation right is a contractual agreement that grants employees financial participation rights without giving them corporate governance power. The employee becomes a creditor, not a co-owner.

The Foundation Register launches in 2028. Learn which foundation data will become public, what the publicity effect entails, and which steps family foundations should review now.

Is the Data Room Enough? When Sellers Must Actively Warn. Practical Guide to Disclosure Obligations, BGH NJW 2023, 3423 and OLG München NZG 2021, 423 – incl. FAQ and Checklists.

The acquisition or sale of a company is one of the most important business decisions entrepreneurs make. Millions invested, years built up – yet the risk remains of overlooking problems that could significantly jeopardize the company’s value. This is precisely where due diligence comes in.

In the interview, Dr. Nikita Gontschar explains why acquiring an established company is, in many cases, the more rational path to self-employment.

Rollover, Seller’s Reinvestment, Second Bite: How Entrepreneurs Secure Wealth and Participate in Growth During a Business Sale. A Practical Guide to Private Equity, Valuation, Structuring, and Shareholder Rights.

EV, EBITDA, Due Diligence, Purchase Price, SPA & more. Clearly explained with practical relevance to company sales, private equity, valuation, and transaction structure. Optimize your M&A negotiations.

Understanding the Share Purchase Agreement – Purchase Price, Warranties, Covenants, Closing Conditions & Liability. A Guide for Entrepreneurs for Secure Business Sales, Due Diligence, and M&A Transactions.

Deadlock, Shoot-Out, 50/50 Shareholders: When Equal Rights Lead to Gridlock. Learn how deadlock mechanisms, shareholders’ agreements, and clear governance prevent paralysis and resolve conflicts.

The valuation of a company is one of the central topics of every M&A transaction—and at the same time one of the most frequently misunderstood. In many negotiations, buyers and sellers reach agreement relatively quickly on a company value, for example in the form of an Enterprise Value. However, this value is not what the seller actually receives in the end.

Earn-out is not a new concept, but many entrepreneurs do not truly understand how it works and the risks involved. In this article, we explain everything you need to know: What exactly is an earn-out, what are its advantages and disadvantages, and how can you protect yourself as a seller?

Compliance means that business decisions are made within clearly defined legal and organizational guardrails – with the aim of minimizing risks and exercising responsibility.

This is the fundamental question for every entrepreneur who wishes to sell their company or needs to determine its value – whether for a planned transaction, discussions with banks, or for clarification within the family: “How much is my company worth?” Unfortunately, there is no simple answer.

Compulsory portion claims are purely monetary claims. If the family business constitutes the largest part of the estate and no liquid assets are available, satisfying these claims can jeopardize the company’s very substance.

That is precisely what our M&A practice at GxG Legal in Frankfurt am Main is designed for: We manage domestic and cross-border transactions with clear deal logic, plain-language communication, and a focus on results—as a boutique: partner-led, efficient, without unnecessary complexity.

Shareholder rights can only be exercised once they have been entered into the shareholder list according to Section 40 of the GmbH Act.

In this guide, we examine the essential financing instruments available for corporate acquisitions. Whether debt capital, equity, vendor loans, or innovative structures like earn-outs and rollover participations – each instrument has its specific advantages and disadvantages that must be carefully weighed.

Those searching for a “Corporate Law Attorney in Frankfurt” rarely have “just” a legal question—they usually have a very specific business objective: formation, growth, investors, restructuring, shareholder disputes, director and officer liability, or succession.