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Forward-Looking Transition – Strategic Legal Advice
A decisive factor for successful business succession is early and forward-looking planning. If children or family members show an interest in taking over the business, it can make sense to prepare them for their new role over time and transfer responsibility to them gradually within the company. The targeted development of management skills and the gradual transfer of decision-making authority—through to the full assumption of company management—should be carefully planned and implemented from a corporate law perspective. This not only helps secure the continued success of the company but also ensures a smooth transition to the next generation.
External Succession – Support Throughout the Purchase or Sale Process
If an intra-family succession is not desired or not possible, we support you in the search for a suitable external successor. Whether the company is to be sold to a competitor, an investor, or a third party, we prepare all the legal aspects involved in the sale and guide you as the seller through the entire process. In doing so, we ensure that the share purchase or business transfer agreement is negotiated in the best possible way from both a legal and tax perspective, allowing you to enter retirement with confidence. Buyers of a company also benefit from our comprehensive legal support. We carry out careful legal due diligence and examine the company's structures to ensure they are fit for the future. In particular, we analyze relevant contracts, legal risks, and potential liability issues. Based on the results of this review, we draft and negotiate the acquisition agreement with the seller to provide you with the best possible legal protection.
The Broad Legal Dimensions of Business Succession
Business succession involves a wide range of complex legal issues. In particular, company law and inheritance law (right to a compulsory portion) often play a decisive role, but other areas of law—such as employment, labor, and human resources , trade law, and tax and financial matters—must also be taken into account.
As experienced attorneys in the field of business succession, we offer holistic advice that covers all relevant legal aspects. For tax and business management issues, we have competent partners at our side with whom we work closely.
Expertise You Can Trust
You can rely on our many years of experience and expertise in company transfers. We offer tailored solutions designed to meet your specific needs. Contact us to take the first step towards a successful business succession!
