For the distribution of alternative investment funds, uniform European rules will soon apply in the area of so-called pre-marketing, i.e. for the distribution of information about a fund in advance of a distribution license. The rules will also affect the possibility of reverse solicitation. more…
Publications topic: M&A
Anti-Dilution in Management Participations 15 April 2019Anti-dilution protection is an important topic of any management participation. mehr…
Remedies during and after public takeover offers in Germany 1 March 2019The most interesting question with respect to public takeover offers is most probably that of the consideration offered. The case of the Celesio takeover and the latest case law show this: Bidders will have to calculate even more carefully in future when structuring takeover offers. mehr…
Foreign investments in German Cos. face increased scrutiny 10 December 2018Domestic review of foreign direct investment has received increased attention lately on both sides of the Atlantic. Tighter rules for the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States have been echoed in Germany and further changes are on the way. Recent developments show that the German government does not shy away from blocking foreign investments. mehr…
Publications topic: Private Funds
Investment funds – German law and practice 2019 28 March 2019P+P partners Andreas Rodin, Amos Veith, Jens Steinmueller and Sebastian Käpplinger contributed the Germany chapter for the recently published Chambers and Partners Investment Funds Guide which details all matters with regard to fund Formation, fund investment, fund finance as well as the regulatory and tax environment. mehr…
Private debt funds – A German perspective on the legal and tax aspects of an emerging asset class 2 January 2019Private debt funds have made impressive progress in alternative investments for years. Institutional investors are increasingly seeking access to private debt funds, but often have to deal with regulatory and tax pitfalls. mehr…
Overview – Fund management in Germany 24 October 2018This article contains a summary of the pertinent aspects of regulatory law concerning fund management, fund managers and those marketing funds in Germany. mehr…
Publications topic: Tax
Corporate Tax in Germany 26 February 2019The ‘Law & Practice’ sections provide easily accessible information on navigating the legal system when conducting business in the jurisdiction. Leading lawyers explain local law and practice at key transactional stages and for crucial aspects of doing business. Learn more about Corporate Tax Law in Germany. mehr…
Withholding tax on online advertising 15 February 2019According to the current view of the tax authorities, advertising expenditures for the placement of online advertising with foreign providers may be subject to a withholding tax of 15.825 % (incl. solidarity surcharge) on domestic clients. mehr…
Q&A – Charitable organisations in Germany 11 February 2019This country-specific Q&A guide provides a structured overview of the key practical issues concerning charity law in Germany. mehr…
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