Expertise

Disputes are legal conflicts that sometimes can only be resolved through court or arbitral proceedings. Other forms of dispute resolution include mediation and binding advice. In many cases, a settlement reached through negotiation and recorded in a settlement agreement is preferable to litigation. However, litigation is sometimes unavoidable. This includes proceedings on the merits in...

Having a claim is one thing; actually recovering it is another. If the counterparty offers insufficient recourse, the question soon arises who else may be held liable and where recovery is still possible, particularly when assets are siphoned off or concealed through structures. In such situations, the director of a company often comes into focus...

Commercial contracts form the foundation of business cooperation. These include a wide range of agreements, such as service and cooperation agreements, joint ventures, distribution and commercial agency agreements, franchise agreements, sale and purchase, lease and hire, service level agreements, licences, contracts for work and general terms and conditions. I assist companies throughout the entire lifecycle...

Corporate law encompasses company law and all regulations specifically relevant to businesses. In practice, it mainly concerns decision-making, governance and compliance within companies and group structures. I handle, among other things, issues concerning the relationship between shareholders among themselves and vis-à-vis the management board, directors’ liability and shareholder disputes. Where amicable solutions prove impossible, I...