The role of the supervisory board in young companies – when and why a supervisory board can be useful
The supervisory board is a central body of corporate supervision, the importance of which should not be underestimated, particularly in...
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The share capital of a GmbH: myths and facts
When advising founders, I often come across a widespread misunderstanding: many believe that when a GmbH is founded, EUR 25,000...
Capital increase with premium: Gift tax pitfalls and solutions for start-ups
As an experienced lawyer for IT law, corporate law and media law, I have been observing an interesting development in...
Dual holding structure: Does it make sense for startups?
Start-ups and young companies are often faced with the question of the optimal corporate structure. One option that can offer...
Reminder: The GbR’s registrability is coming!
In July of this year, I already referred to the important changes in company law that specifically affect civil law...
Covert non-cash formation: an underestimated risk for startups
As a lawyer, I repeatedly encounter cases in which startups unexpectedly stumble due to legal pitfalls. One such stumbling block...
Unrecognized liability risks: What GmbH managing directors need to know
Introduction: In a recent conversation with a client, the topic of liability risks for managing directors of a limited liability...
Notarization in Asset Deals: A Look at Section 311b para. 3 BGB
Company acquisitions are part of the day-to-day business of corporate law advice. Two forms of structuring dominate practice: asset deals...
Investing quietly: Typical and atypical silent partnerships for startups
Notice: Before you get into the differences between typical and atypical silent partnerships, I would like to point out that...
Establish a blockchain limited liability company? Does that
What is it all about? As we have often read here on the blog, blockchains (no matter from which provider...
Founding a startup: Which legal form is right for you?
If you've decided to create a startup, you'll need to think about the right legal form. Depending on the size...
Asset deal of IP rights: No liability for cease and desist declaration
Since I, as an almost 100% contract lawyer, also frequently draft asset deals, a recent ruling by the Regional Court...
Startup financing through tokenized profit participation rights and related financing options.
Introduction In Germany, startups still try to finance themselves in the classic way: Business Angel, capital from Friends & Family,...
Activity as a registered trader: The liability traps
Here on the blog I have already presented numerous legal forms and the corresponding risks, but also advantages. However, there...
CEO, Managing Director, President…watch out for job titles
If you comb through business portals such as LinkedIn or the imprint content of many websites, you will find numerous...
Vesting at startups for esports, social media, games?
Here on the blog, I regularly try to familiarize young startups from the esports, social media or games sector with...
GmbH capital contribution can be used for business purposes!
Again and again one hears of errors that founders are set up by Google research and the like. One of...
Q&A on self-employment/start-up issues *Update*.
*Since I'm unfortunately still down with "man flu" today, the Q&A will have to go to Monday 10 February...
Risk of a GbR becoming an OHG
As you can tell from reading my posts regularly, there are more than enough stumbling blocks to fall into legally....
Ltd. (Limited) in Germany and #Brexit? Act now!
Due to the introduction of the UG (limited liability company) in Germany, the Limited (under English law), with German administrative...
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Ich kann Herrn Härtel als Anwalt absolut weiterempfehlen! Sein Service ist erstklassig – schnelle Antwortzeiten, effiziente … Mehr Arbeit und dabei sehr kostengünstig, was für Startups besonders wichtig ist. Er hat für mein Startup einen Vertrag erstellt, und ich bin von seiner professionellen und zuverlässigen Arbeit überzeugt. Klare Empfehlung! -
Ich kann Hr. Härtel nur empfehlen! Er hat mich bei einem Betrugsversuch einer Krypto Börse rechtlich vertreten. Ich bin sehr … Mehr zufrieden mit seiner engagierten Arbeit gewesen. Ich wurde von Anfang an kompetent, fair und absolut transparent beraten. Trotz eines zähen Verfahrens und einer großen Börse als Gegner, habe ich mich immer sicher und zuversichtlich gefühlt. Auch die Schnelligkeit und die sehr gute Erreichbarkeit möchte ich an der Stelle hoch loben und nochmal meinen herzlichsten Dank aussprechen! Daumen hoch mit 10 Sternen!
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Strong Customer Authentication (SCA)
Strong Customer Authentication (SCA), auf Deutsch "Starke Kundenauthentifizierung", ist ein Sicherheitsstandard für elektronische Zahlungen, der im Rahmen der zweiten EU-Zahlungsdiensterichtlinie...
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Legal challenges of innovative business models
In this captivating podcast episode, I dive deep into the world of legal challenges associated with innovative business models as...
The role of the IT lawyer
In this exciting podcast episode, we delve into the fascinating world of IT start-ups and find out why an experienced...
Legal basics for startup founders – how to start on the safe side!
In this episode of the Itmedialaw podcast, lawyer and entrepreneur Marian Härtel takes you on a journey through the legal...
First test episode of the ITMediaLaw Podcast
First test episodeDear readers, I am delighted to present the first test run of our brand new IT Media Law...