Corporate venture capital (CVC) units have become an important factor for the financing of start-ups – not only in Germany, but also in Europe and around the world. …
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Federal Fiscal Court clarifies open questions regarding distributions by a foreign family foundation5 December 2019On 10 October 2019, the Federal Fiscal Court (“Bundesfinanzhof” – BFH) published the long awaited ruling of 3 …
Federal Ministry of Finance reacts to Wächtler decision of ECJ25 November 2019German tax authorities do not grant a permanent and interest-free tax deferral when moving to Switzerland.
Private Funds
ESG compliance becomes law – New EU regulations on sustainability2 December 2019In the private equity sector, too, more and more attention is being paid to the issues of sustainability …
Private Banking & Wealth Management 2020 – Recent developments in Germany8 October 2019Learn more about the legal foundations of private banking and wealth management in Germany, for example concerning licences, …
Recent developments in Fund Secondaries – Interview with Immanuel Rubin2 October 2019Private equity investors are increasingly using the secondary market to generate liquidity. At MUPET 2019, P+P Counsel Dr …
M&A
Private Equity and Family Offices – Friends or Foes?21 November 2019More and more family businesses are using private equity as a source of capital or are acting as …
Merger Control – Legal Framework in Germany7 October 2019Merger control in Germany has recently been significantly tightened for sensitive sectors of the economy. This article provides …
Corporate Governance 2019 – Law and practice in Germany12 August 2019This article contains a summary of the pertinent aspects of company law and corporate governance practices in Germany.
Tax
Insurance of tax risks in M&A transactions19 November 2019In the context of company acquisitions, the contracting parties are exposed to extensive risks. In order to minimize …
Succession and assets – Private client law in Germany6 September 2019Tax, trusts and foundations, succession – Learn more about the recent developments in German legislation concerning private clients.
Corporate Tax in Germany12 August 2019The ‘Law & Practice’ sections provide easily accessible information on navigating the legal system when conducting business in …
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