Private equity investors are increasingly using the secondary market to generate liquidity. At MUPET 2019, P+P Counsel Dr Stephan Schade spoke with Immanuel Rubin (Campbell Lutyens) about current market developments and challenges. . more…
Fund Secondaries 2019 – Managers drive the market
Market trends on the secondary market are one of the core topics of every MUPET. This year, the panel of experts led by Tarek Mardini and Dr Stephan Schade (both P+P) focused on the strong increase in GP-led transactions. more…
Tax neutral repayment of contributed equity by non-EU-corporations
In April 2019, the Federal Court of Finance confirmed the possibility of a tax-neutral repayment of contributed equity by corporations domiciled outside the EU. The final ruling is now available. more…
Succession and assets – Private client law in Germany
Tax, trusts and foundations, succession – Learn more about the recent developments in German legislation concerning private clients. . more…
European private equity – Thriving in a time of change
In economically and politically turbulent times, the European private equity market remains strong. At MUPET 2019, Michael Collins, CEO of Invest Europe, spoke about the success factors. more…
European private equity – Interview with Michael Collins
The European private equity market can hold its own even in difficult times. P+P partner Tarek Mardini spoke with Michael Collins, CEO of Invest Europe, about the success factors. . more…
Fund Management 2019 – Q&A concerning German jurisdiction
This article contains a summary of the pertinent aspects of regulatory law concerning fund management, fund managers and those marketing funds in Germany. more…
Corporate Governance 2019 – Law and practice in Germany
This article contains a summary of the pertinent aspects of company law and corporate governance practices in Germany. more…
Corporate Tax in Germany
The ‘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. more…
Final Version of German Investment Tax Circular published
On 21 May 2019, the German Federal Ministry of Finance (BMF) published its long-awaited circular on the German Investment Tax Act (GITA) in the version effective from 1 January 2018.
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Federal Court of Finance Judgement on Carried Interest from business-type Private Equity Funds
The German Federal Court of Finance (Bundesfinanzhof – “BFH”) revealed its position on the tax treatment of carried interest from business-type fund structures. more…
The impact of Brexit on taxes for private clients and non-profit organisations
The Brexit is postponed, but not (yet) cancelled. So while the political dispute in London and Brussels continues, the German legislator has already passed laws for the various conceivable scenarios to take account of the tax problems that arise. An overview. . more…
The funding gap facing German PE
Worried that its venture capital market is lagging its European neighbours, the German government is doing all it can to provide more start-up support. more…
Trade Secrets Act – German legislator increases requirements for companies
With the entry into force of the German Trade Secrets Act, measures will become necessary for companies to appropriately protect their trade secrets in the future as well. more…
Advancing Legal Tech – The Disruption of an Industry
Legal Tech is changing the legal market in the long term. What is already possible today and what influence technology has on the legal profession was the subject of a panel at hub.berlin on 11 April 2019. more…