Company law regulates how firms operate on either the basis of partnership agreements, in the case of partnerships, or the law and their own articles of association, in the case of companies with share capital, associations and foundations. It is also concerned with the legal relationships between the partners or directors and – in the case of public and private limited companies – the legal position of shareholders.
Normally, one of the main objectives of a company is the generation of profit for the owners (the partners, associates or shareholders). However, the profit motive should never endanger the continuity of the enterprise. In scenarios involving mergers or acquisitions, friction may arise between company directors or shareholders, sometimes leading to disputes among directors, supervisory board members or shareholders.

Our company law specialists can provide consultancy and litigation services in situations involving directors’ and officers’ liability, shareholder disputes and the dismissal of directors, also in the context of mergers and acquisitions (M&A).