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Articles of association in Germany · Berlin · advising across Germany
Articles of association in Germany
Articles of association determine how ownership, control and economic interests interact. Generic clauses rarely capture the full business relationship.
Who it is for
For shareholders who want dependable rules.
Where several parties are involved, authority, voting thresholds and the consequences of change should be explicit.
Shareholders
Shareholders can align their commercial interests with the rights and obligations that shape decisions & majorities.
Management
Management gain a practical basis for taking responsibility and carrying exit & dispute prevention through to completion.
Advice
Constitutional rules with practical effect.
Capital, voting, reserved matters and transfer restrictions are drafted as one consistent governance framework.
Ownership & capital
Available routes for ownership & capital are weighed by their legal effect, operational burden and room for negotiation.
- Establish the facts relevant to ownership & capital
- Test the available options and their commercial effect
- Turn the agreed route into clear documents and actions
Decisions & majorities
The aim is a durable approach to decisions & majorities that remains clear when the business has to use it.
- Establish the facts relevant to decisions & majorities
- Test the available options and their commercial effect
- Turn the agreed route into clear documents and actions
Exit & dispute prevention
The advice starts with the commercial outcome and tests how exit & dispute prevention can support it in practice.
- Establish the facts relevant to exit & dispute prevention
- Test the available options and their commercial effect
- Turn the agreed route into clear documents and actions
Contact
Drafting or reviewing articles?
Send the current draft or outline the intended ownership structure. I will provide an initial view on the key issues.
How we work
Identify the scenarios that require rules.
Likely decision and conflict situations are tested first, then translated into coordinated provisions.
Request counselUnderstand the position
The objective, stakeholders, existing documents and timing are organised before work begins on ownership & capital.
Develop the right route
Options for decisions & majorities are assessed by legal effect, commercial consequence and practical workload.
Carry the decision through
The agreed approach to exit & dispute prevention is taken through documents, approvals and completion.
Dr. Philipp LerchAttorney · Berlin
Profile
Legal precision meets commercial understanding.
As an attorney with experience at an international business law firm and an additional background in computer science, I combine corporate law expertise with a clear understanding of business models, processes, and technology.
- Former attorney at Hogan Lovells International LLP
- Two German honours examinations with a focus on commercial and corporate law
- Dr. jur. and LL.M. Corporate and Commercial Law, University of Sheffield
- B.Sc. Computer Science, Free University of Berlin
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
How does advice on articles of association in germany begin?
The first step is to understand the objective, stakeholders, documents and timing. That shows whether a focused review is sufficient or whether ownership & capital needs a broader workstream.
Which decisions shape articles of association in germany?
Decisions & majorities usually shapes the commercial effect of the arrangement. The decisive issues are therefore addressed before drafting moves into detail.
What can support with articles of association in germany include?
Support can be limited to a specific assessment or continue through drafting, negotiation and completion, including exit & dispute prevention and coordination with other advisers where needed.
Contact
Drafting or reviewing articles?
Send the current draft or outline the intended ownership structure. I will provide an initial view on the key issues.