Company Succession, M&A

In identifying the different possibilities of succession and their economic, legal and fiscal consequences, we consult companies on questions of succession. Depending on the individual initial situation, different instruments of succession may serve our clients best. We advise our clients with regard to M&A business on the due diligence procedure. In this context, we ascertain legal problems at an early stage to warrant a smooth process of sale and value determination.According to the size and structure of the company, a takeover by internal or external management (MBI/MBO) may be useful. This is an important aspect to consider in family-run companies, if there is no successor within the family. However, if it is foreseen to pass the company to a member of the family, this should be carefully planed and initiated in advance. Only by way of responsible risk assessment can all legal and fiscal margins be made of use. In addition, a further solution lies within setting up a foundation. Such a step allows for a linkage between economic and ideational purposes. We consult our clients with regard to the planning, launching and management of foundations