Since the beginning of the year, the COVID-19 pandemic has been dominating the world. In addition to personal fates, there are also significant consequences for the economy – including some legal aspects of COVID-19’s impact on M&A transaction processes. more…
Update – State corona aid further specified
The German government measures to contain the economic consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic are being further specified by the legislator. more…
Federal Government decides on more stringent examination of investments
With the recently presented draft bill to amend the German Foreign Trade Act, the Federal Cabinet largely follows the draft bill presented by the Federal Ministry of Economics. In some points, however, it provides for significant tightenings. more…
ILPA Principles 3.0 – News for the fund structuring practice
In recent months, the Institutional Limited Partner Association (ILPA) has made a number of recommendations that are important for private equity fund structuring practice. more…
COVID-19-Update – Federal government further expands state aid
In order to help start-ups through the current crisis, the German government wants to launch another billion-euro package. In our update you can also read everything you need to know about the KfW fast loan, export restrictions on protective equipment and the law of obligations in COVID-19 pandemic cases. more…
Update – Governmental COVID-19 aid measures in force
In the last few days, German government aid measures have come into force to mitigate the consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic. Read our news update here. more…
Continued growth, continuing challenges for PE investment in Germany
Germany is taking steps to address investors’ venture capital concerns but tighter restrictions around foreign investment in critical sectors could pose problems, says P+P Pöllath + Partners’ Andreas Rodin. more…
Corporate Tax 2020 – Recent developments in Germany
Learn more about the key features of German tax regime, taxation of inbound investments, taxation of non-local corporations, anti-avoidance and BEPS. . more…
Law and taxes in times of Corona – The COVID-19 aid package at a glance
On 25 March 2020, the German Bundestag adopted the comprehensive COVID 19 aid package. The P+P experts have summarized the essential aspects for you. more…
COVID-19 – Overview of legal consequences and government measures
With a large-scale package of measures, the German government is trying to mitigate the drastic consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic for economic life. Our experts have summarized what this means for M&A practice. more…
Tax and Succession – German Private Client Law 2020
Tax, trusts and foundations, succession – Learn more about the recent developments in German legislation concerning private clients. more…
Investment Funds 2020 – Law and Practice in Germany
The Pöllath-partners Dr Andreas Rodin, Amos Veith, Dr Jens Steinmüller and Dr Sebastian Käpplinger take a look at current developments in German legislation on investment funds and outline the most important aspects of taxation and regulatory. more…
Corporate Financing by Issuing Crypto Token – How to Tax in Germany
Digital securities are finding their way into corporate financing. The new publication of the Institute for Finance and Taxes (ifst) explains which tax regulations apply. more…
BVK figures 2019 – German equity capital market sets new record
No trend reversal in sight: In 2019, the German market for equity capital once again grew considerably and even broke the previous record levels. more…
Venture Capital Funds – Current trends at a glance
Supervisory and tax law continue to determine the framework conditions for the launch and management of venture capital funds in Germany. more…