Commercial Law
Commercial law concerns a company’s day-to-day decisions – contracts, disputes, claims,
and management board liability. Our goal is to provide clear legal support that helps reduce
risks and resolve disputes efficiently. We work with facts, deadlines, and documents,
explain options in a clear manner, and act according to an agreed timetable.
Contact us
If you need assistance with a business dispute, contract review, or clarity on management liability matters, don’t hesitate to get in touch.
We respond to inquiries on business days as soon as possible.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
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Commercial Disputes and Claims
A commercial dispute may arise from a late payment, a contractual penalty dispute, or the
discovery of a breach of contract. A commercial dispute attorney quickly maps out the
timeline and evidence to determine whether a payment claim can be resolved through
negotiations or whether court proceedings are required. If a settlement is realistic, we
prepare a settlement agreement; if not, we draft a statement of claim and represent the
client in court. In claims for damages, we assess direct pecuniary damage and loss of profit.
What we typically do:
• drafting demand letters and negotiations (deadlines, default interest, evidence references)
• settlement agreements and performance arrangements
• statements of claim and procedural documents; court representation
• claims for damages, including evidence collection and assessment
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Contracts in Business
A clear contract is the best way to prevent disputes. We review contracts before signing or
draft them from scratch to ensure unambiguous terms. The focus is on deadlines,
notification procedures, liability limitations, and contractual penalties. We draft and amend
shareholders’ agreements, cooperation and service agreements, and NDAs, and assist with
contract amendment and termination agreements.
Typical matters:
• contract review and risk identification
• shareholders’ and option agreements
• cooperation, service, pricing clauses and SLAs
• contract amendment and termination agreements
3
Liability of Management Board Members
Management board members are responsible for managing the company in accordance with
the duty of due care. Issues often arise when signs of insolvency are ignored or addressed
too late. We explain when personal liability may arise, which steps are reasonable, and how
decisions should be documented. We also represent board members in damage disputes.
4
Company Law and Corporate Housekeeping
Proper corporate documentation reduces dispute risk and enables efficient decision-
making. We assist with shareholder relations, clarifying board powers, preparing
resolutions, submitting register changes, revising articles of association, and resolving
shareholder disputes or buy-outs.
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Court Proceedings or Out-of-Court Settlement
Both solutions have their place. Out-of-court settlements are usually faster and more cost-
effective but require compromise. Court proceedings provide binding decisions and legal
clarity but involve higher costs and longer timelines. We help choose the most appropriate
route.