Unlawful restriction of the right to participate in the annual general meeting of a stock corporation (Federal Court of Justice (BGH) – ruling of July 8, 2025)
The invitation to the annual general meeting of a stock corporation contained the following note: “In order to maintain order at the annual general meeting and to protect the personal rights of shareholders, image and sound recordings will not be permitted during the annual general meeting. Devices suitable for image and sound recording may not ... Read more
Commercial Court established at the Munich Higher Regional Court
On June 1, 2025, a Commercial Court was established at the Munich Higher Regional Court, which will also have jurisdiction over the two other Higher Regional Court districts in Bavaria, Bamberg and Nuremberg. The newly created Commercial Court at the Munich Higher Regional Court will have jurisdiction over and However, the newly created Commercial Court ... Read more
Laws to create investment incentives for companies passed
With the approval of the German Bundesrat, the German Bundestag has passed several laws initiated by the new federal government to create tax incentives for companies and start-ups. This so-called “Investitionsbooster” provides for the introduction of a three-year, degressive special depreciation allowance of 30% per annum for the years 2025 to 2027 for movable assets ... Read more
enerkii completes pre-seed financing round with SOLEOS
SOLEOS advised Munich-based climate tech start-up enerkii GmbH on its first financing round, led by World Fund, Europe’s leading climate tech VC. enerkii offers a software and hardware solution that delivers cost-effective and green energy without customers having to take any risks or make any investments. On average, enerkii customers save 50 percent on their ... Read more
What is the new federal government planning for start-ups?
The coalition agreement “Responsibility for Germany” for the 21st legislative period contains various innovations through which the new federal government wants to make things easier for start-ups as the “hidden champions and DAX companies of tomorrow“. In the following, we have summarized the main projects planned in this context, all of which are subject to ... Read more
Introduction of Commercial Courts and Chambers in Germany
The legislator aims to strengthen Germany as a center for justice and business with the Judicial Location Strengthening Act. As of April 1, 2025, the federal states have the option to establish a Commercial Court at a Higher Regional Court and Commercial Chambers at the Regional Courts, as well as to introduce English as the ... Read more
Convertible bonds for the GmbH – structured capital procurement with conversion prospects
Convertible bonds are a form of financing in which a company raises debt capital and grants the holder of the bond the right or obligation to convert the bond into an investment in the company at a later date. This instrument can also be used for limited liability companies (GmbH) – taking into account the ... Read more
