Our team “Local Entity Services“ which is made up of internationally trained lawyers who are specifically experienced in this field, supports a portfolio currently consisting of around 60 clients with an international shareholder structure in relation both to day to day legal matters and group specific assignments.

The team has proven expertise in a range of sectors which include:

Connecting the local entity to the group:

• Integration into cross-border cash pooling systems, inclusion in group financing and associated provision of collateral
• Adaptation of uniform group policies (code of conduct, whistleblowing, etc.) to the requirements of German law
• Implementation of group wide remuneration systems
• Employment law support and advice in relation to international restructurings
• Implementation of uniform group distribution systems

The local entity on-site in Germany:

• Assistance with locating and purchasing/renting commercial properties and with property development, and in communicating with the planning authorities
• Advice on financing issues (factoring, leasing, sales financing/collateral)
• Advice on all issues relating to the state regulation of business activities (e.g. access to the financial markets) and communication with the competent authorities
• Advice on all marketing and sales issues (permitted advertising , product launches, general terms and conditions of business, framework agreements, matters concerning sales representatives and authorised dealers and competition law in relation to sales )