Practice Areas /
Corporate and Commercial Law
From articles of association to shareholder disputes, from company formation to liquidation: corporate and commercial law forms a central pillar of entrepreneurial and strategic decision-making.
Key areas of our corporate and
commercial law services
As experienced corporate lawyers in Berlin, we advise small and medium-sized enterprises, shareholders, managing directors and entrepreneurs on all aspects of corporate law. Working closely with tax advisors and auditors, we support our clients with company formations, restructurings, investments and disputes between shareholders. Briest Law Firm provides legal and commercial expertise tailored to the needs of businesses and business owners.
Our clients, primarily entrepreneurs and small and medium-sized enterprises, seek our advice on matters such as:
Drafting and reviewing articles of association and shareholder agreements
Shareholder disputes and the enforcement of fiduciary duties under corporate law
Removal of managing directors and enforcement of information and inspection rights
M&A transactions, business sales and share transfers
Formation of companies in Germany and abroad
Commercial contract drafting (including supply agreements, terms and conditions, and commercial agency law matters)
Liability issues arising in day-to-day business operations
Benefits
For many years, we have advised businesses and entrepreneurs on corporate law matters, from strategic planning and structuring through to dispute resolution and litigation. Our advice is commercially focused and tailored to the specific needs of each client and their corporate structure.
What sets us apart:
Deep understanding of corporate structures and business operations
Extensive experience in shareholder disputes
Close collaboration with tax advisors and auditors on restructurings and reorganisations
Long-standing experience advising on international corporate structures and investments
Client feedback
"I am very grateful to Mr. Briest and his team for their precise and highly professional advice in a corporate law matter. In the future, he will be my first point of contact for questions relating to contract law, corporate law and dealing with businesses facing financial difficulties."
Robert Flegel
Unternehmen?
Hans-Jörg Briest
Attorney-at-Law
Schwerpunkte:
Employment Law
Business Law,
Corporate Law
Extensive experience in shareholder disputes, corporate restructurings and complex M&A transactions
Contact
Whether you are establishing a company, buying or selling a business, investing in a company, or dealing with a shareholder dispute, we are your trusted legal partner in Berlin.
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Briest Law Firm is your experienced corporate law firm in Berlin. We advise businesses and entrepreneurs on all aspects of company formation, corporate governance, shareholder rights and commercial agreements. Whether you require support with corporate law matters or commercial law issues, our team is here to assist. We also provide practical and commercially focused advice on sensitive matters such as shareholder duties, information and inspection rights within limited liability companies, and shareholder disputes. As a corporate law firm serving businesses in Berlin and beyond, we represent our clients with expertise, commitment and a strong understanding of commercial realities.