On a regular basis, our attorneys publish newsletters in English on current legal developments that are of interest to our clients and other friends of the firm. Here you can find the latest newsletters:
Corporate Law Notice (September 2010) | |
One of the first important steps in negotiations about the sale of a business is drafting a Letter of Intent (LoI), sometimes called a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). An LoI is a useful tool that helps the buyer and seller structuring the proposed transaction. It specifies which terms are binding (typically those related to negotiating, such as confidentiality, access and expenses) and which are not (those of the proposed transaction itself). The LoI merits both parties> '> careful consideration, because its terms will largely direct the course of the negotiations. more..... | |
Adequate compensation for managing directors of stock corporations | |
The German law concerning the adequateness of compensation for managing directors of stock corporations (Gesetz zur Angemessenheit der Vorstandsvergütung – VorstAG) has entered into force on August 5, 2009. It contains important changes for the role of the members of the supervisory board concerning the determination of compensation of managing directors. | |
Corporate Law Notice (November 2008) | |