Shareholders
Shareholders need clear oversight and rules for significant decisions.
Corporate governance in Germany · Berlin · advising across Germany
Corporate governance in Germany
Effective corporate governance makes authority, information and oversight work in daily operations, rather than existing only on paper.
Who it is for
For organisations growing in complexity.
New investors, multiple directors or rising compliance expectations make informal coordination increasingly fragile.
Directors
Directors need practical approval and reporting procedures.
Advisory bodies
Advisory boards need a defined role and access to relevant information.
Advice
Governance designed for actual operations.
Powers, reporting lines and approval procedures are adapted to company size, ownership and risk profile.
Bodies and authority
Shareholders, directors and advisory bodies need responsibilities aligned with their powers.
- Separate roles and competences
- Coordinate representation and approvals
- Plan for escalation and absence
Resolutions and records
Clear approval paths reduce friction and make significant decisions traceable.
- Specify convening and voting rules
- Standardise papers and minutes
- Record implementation and evidence
Policies and controls
Internal rules should manage real risks without creating impractical approval chains.
- Identify material controls
- Design workable reporting and approvals
- Update rules as operations change
Contact
Developing your governance framework?
Outline the corporate bodies, ownership and current friction points. I will identify practical options for improvement.
How we work
Translate lived practice into dependable rules.
Existing decision paths are mapped, weaknesses identified and the intended model documented properly.
Request counselMap decision paths
Articles, management rules and actual approvals are checked for inconsistencies.
Define responsibilities
Important decisions receive clear preparation, approval and recording steps.
Embed the rules
Templates and reporting paths are agreed with the people using them and updated as needed.
Your contact: Dr. Philipp Lerch, attorney · Content last updated: 24 September 2026
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
Which decisions need clear approval rules?
Exceptional transactions, investments, funding and conflicts of interest should have defined decision and consent steps. The articles, management rules and actual organisation all matter.
How should corporate decisions be documented?
The decision material, authority, required approvals and wording of the resolution should be traceable. The appropriate form depends on the company and measure.
When are management rules useful?
Where several people make decisions or reserved matters need day-to-day procedures, management rules can clarify the process. They should align with the articles and service agreements.
Contact
Developing your governance framework?
Outline the corporate bodies, ownership and current friction points. I will identify practical options for improvement.