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StaRUG crisis early warning and crisis management system
IDW S 16 is here: What managing directors now need to know about crisis early warning under Section 1 StaRUG — duties, liability, and a roadmap for implementation.
50/50 Stalemate Situations: Texas Shoot-Out, Russian Roulette, and Other Deadlock Mechanisms
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.
Strengthening Aerowest’s Operational Platform
GxG Legal advised Aerowest on the acquisition of Businesswings Luftfahrtunternehmen GmbH – an important strategic step for the further scaling of Aerowest’s aviation platform.
Management buy-in secures long-term continuity
Ballwanz Immobilien GmbH & Co. KG is a traditional and highly respected company in the Frankfurt real estate market, known for its strong track record, entrepreneurial continuity, and excellent reputation among clients, partners, and the entire market.
Equity Bridge: The Bridge Between Enterprise Value and Equity Value
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 Explained: The Valuation Bridge Between Buyer and Seller
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?
More insights, more movement – stay tuned!
This week, our firm was turned into a film set – and yes: some truly powerful images were captured. But this time, something else happened. Amidst the lights, cameras, brief consultations, and plenty of laughter, we didn’t just take photos; we also gathered behind-the-scenes material.
What is meant by compliance?
Compliance means that business decisions are made within clearly defined legal and organizational guardrails – with the aim of minimizing risks and exercising responsibility.
Company Valuation Explained Clearly: What is My Company Worth?
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.
Waiver of Compulsory Portion in Family Businesses
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.
Strengthening Aerowest’s Operational Platform
GxG Legal advised Aerowest on the acquisition of Businesswings Luftfahrtunternehmen GmbH – an important strategic step for the further scaling of Aerowest’s aviation platform.
GxG Legal advises HT Group on the launch of its first opportunity fund in Luxembourg
GxG Legal advises HT Group on the launch of its first opportunity fund in Luxembourg
Data Rooms and Disclosure Obligations in Company Sales
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.
Due Diligence in the German Mittelstand: A Practical Guide
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.
M&A Glossary: A Practical Guide for Entrepreneurs and Executives
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.
The Structure of an SPA: A Guide for Entrepreneurs and Business Owners
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.
Strengthening Aerowest’s Operational Platform
GxG Legal advised Aerowest on the acquisition of Businesswings Luftfahrtunternehmen GmbH – an important strategic step for the further scaling of Aerowest’s aviation platform.
Management buy-in secures long-term continuity
Ballwanz Immobilien GmbH & Co. KG is a traditional and highly respected company in the Frankfurt real estate market, known for its strong track record, entrepreneurial continuity, and excellent reputation among clients, partners, and the entire market.
Equity Bridge: The Bridge Between Enterprise Value and Equity Value
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 Explained: The Valuation Bridge Between Buyer and Seller
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?
Company Valuation Explained Clearly: What is My Company Worth?
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.
M&A Lawyer in Frankfurt
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.
Participation Rights as an Instrument for Employee Participation in SMEs
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 2028 Foundation Register and Transparency for Family Foundations
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.
Rollover in Business Sales: Harvest Twice Instead of Cashing In Once
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.
50/50 Stalemate Situations: Texas Shoot-Out, Russian Roulette, and Other Deadlock Mechanisms
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.
On the Succession of a GmbH Shareholder
Shareholder rights can only be exercised once they have been entered into the shareholder list according to Section 40 of the GmbH Act.
Corporate Law Attorney in Frankfurt
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.
GxG Legal advises the founders of the technology venture Cross The Line
With Cross the Line, they are positioning themselves with a strong technology venture in the future market of artificial intelligence—and creating added value through software, consulting, and data-driven innovation.
GxG Legal advises CM Venture GmbH on investment in HyTi GmbH
GxG Legal advises CM Venture GmbH on investment in HyTi GmbH.
Shareholders’ resolution to liquidate a company with suspensive effect as of the date of a shareholder’s death
The dissolution of a GmbH by a shareholders’ resolution that is tied to the date of a shareholder’s death, …
New Edition of Habersack/Wicke, UmwG – A Must-Have for Practitioners and Those Interested in Corporate Reorganization Law!
The 3rd edition of Habersack/Wicke, Corporate Reorganization Act (UmwG), has just been published by C.H.Beck GmbH & Co. KG!
StaRUG crisis early warning and crisis management system
IDW S 16 is here: What managing directors now need to know about crisis early warning under Section 1 StaRUG — duties, liability, and a roadmap for implementation.
What is meant by compliance?
Compliance means that business decisions are made within clearly defined legal and organizational guardrails – with the aim of minimizing risks and exercising responsibility.
Success for our clients: Federal Network Agency (BNetzA) ceases work on position paper concerning the allocation of withdrawal capacities from the power grid
The market remains dynamic. Real-time information, industry expertise, and familiarity with local norms and decision-makers are essential to keep projects on track and avoid unintended discrimination. Contact us if you require assistance navigating local practices or overturning a blocked allocation.
Financial Planning for Family Offices: The New Reality After Selling the Business
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.
Waiver of Compulsory Portion in Family Businesses
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.
GxG Legal advises on the sale of four business jets to Aerowest Group
GxG Legal advises on the sale of four business jets to Aerowest Group
GxG Legal advises CM Venture GmbH on investment in HyTi GmbH
GxG Legal advises CM Venture GmbH on investment in HyTi GmbH.
Family Offices – An Overview
Family Offices primarily assist families with the management of their assets.
Interview with Julius Hilmer
Law combines the best of both worlds – insights into the studies, motivation, and career goals of an aspiring lawyer.
Interview with Gabriel Schneider
Gabriel Schneider, a legal clerk in Frankfurt, values the versatility of law studies and the practical relevance of law firm work.
Interview with Yeliany Palacios
Since 2022, she has served as Office Coordinator with heart, organizational talent, and team spirit.
Interview in special supplement on M&A and succession in Handelsblatt dated March 25, 2026
In the interview, Dr. Nikita Gontschar explains why acquiring an established company is, in many cases, the more rational path to self-employment.
Management buy-in secures long-term continuity
Ballwanz Immobilien GmbH & Co. KG is a traditional and highly respected company in the Frankfurt real estate market, known for its strong track record, entrepreneurial continuity, and excellent reputation among clients, partners, and the entire market.
Business Succession in the Security-Critical Niche Segment
GxG Legal advised a private investor group on the acquisition of Wilhelm Handke GmbH, thereby facilitating a sustainable succession solution for a long-established German precision company.
StaRUG crisis early warning and crisis management system
IDW S 16 is here: What managing directors now need to know about crisis early warning under Section 1 StaRUG — duties, liability, and a roadmap for implementation.
Financial Planning for Family Offices: The New Reality After Selling the Business
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.
Participation Rights as an Instrument for Employee Participation in SMEs
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 2028 Foundation Register and Transparency for Family Foundations
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.
Data Rooms and Disclosure Obligations in Company Sales
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.
Due Diligence in the German Mittelstand: A Practical Guide
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.
Interview in special supplement on M&A and succession in Handelsblatt dated March 25, 2026
In the interview, Dr. Nikita Gontschar explains why acquiring an established company is, in many cases, the more rational path to self-employment.
Rollover in Business Sales: Harvest Twice Instead of Cashing In Once
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.
M&A Glossary: A Practical Guide for Entrepreneurs and Executives
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.
The Structure of an SPA: A Guide for Entrepreneurs and Business Owners
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.
More insights, more movement – stay tuned!
This week, our firm was turned into a film set – and yes: some truly powerful images were captured. But this time, something else happened. Amidst the lights, cameras, brief consultations, and plenty of laughter, we didn’t just take photos; we also gathered behind-the-scenes material.
AIJA Conference in Belgrade – M&A, Life Sciences & Business Law in Focus!
Bring Business to Life: M&A and Commercial Transactions in the Life Science Industry
Dieter Blum: The Man Behind the Marlboro Man Icon
There are few artists who succeed in shaping a global image through their photography – Dieter Blum is one of them.
AIJA Wealth Lab in Zurich – An Exciting Seminar for Young Lawyers!
I look forward to participating in the AIJA – International Association of Young Lawyers Wealth Lab Seminar in Zurich!
35 Years of HANSAINVEST LUX S.A. – An Unforgettable Evening in Luxembourg!
35 Years of HANSAINVEST LUX S.A. – An Unforgettable Evening in Luxembourg!
GxG Legal & Friends meet Florian Auer
Florian Auer is an artist who succeeds in bringing the digital and the physical together in an almost magical way.
J.P. Morgan Corporate Challenge 2023
What a fantastic day at the J.P. Morgan Corporate Challenge in Frankfurt.
An exciting evening with the Löwen Frankfurt – GxG Legal at the home win
Last night, the GxG team, together with friends, had the great opportunity to cheer on the Löwen Frankfurt in their home victory.
6th Zurich Foundation Law Day
Zurich is always worth a visit – but especially when it comes to the 6th Zurich Foundation Law Day at the University of Zurich (UZH)!
Retrospective: The Future of Family Businesses and Wealth in Germany & Europe
Those seeking to preserve family wealth for future generations require an interplay of legally stable structures, professional portfolio management, and an open family culture. Sustainability, internationalization, and the qualification of the next generation are the key factors for future viability.
GxG Legal recognised by IRAP as an Excellent Pro Bono Partner
We are honoured that GxG Legal has been recognised by IRAP as an Excellent Pro Bono Partner.
GxG Legal advises HT Group on the launch of its first opportunity fund in Luxembourg
GxG Legal advises HT Group on the launch of its first opportunity fund in Luxembourg
GxG Legal Advises Founders on the Development of an Innovative Distribution Platform for Residential Real Estate
GxG Legal provided strategic legal counsel to the founders of ImmoWerteKonzepte GmbH in developing a distribution platform.