Stock corporation law

As one of the leading law firms for stock corporation and capital markets law, we provide listed companies with comprehensive advice on all regulatory, structural and capital market-related issues. Our CMS team combines excellent legal know-how with in-depth market knowledge, strategic vision and commercial judgement. 
Whether it is governance issues, general meetings, capital measures or ESG requirements – we create structures that combine legal certainty with room for manoeuvre. With our decades of experience advising listed companies and their executive boards and our customised concepts, we make sure that you not only meet regulatory requirements but are always one step ahead of them.

Listed companies operate in a complex regulatory environment and are now more than ever the focus of institutional investors, proxy advisors, the media and the public. Statements made by and actions taken by their executive boards not only influence the share price, but also shape the company's image. It is therefore important to have clear internal structures and processes that help the company and its executive boards to comply with their numerous legal obligations and the requirements of their stakeholders. These make it possible to meet the expectations of the capital market and minimise risks of liability.

Our CMS team assists management boards, supervisory boards and other officers of listed companies with safely complying with their obligations under stock corporation and capital markets law as well as with the requirements of capital market players and the expectations of other stakeholders. Since the relevant legal issues are highly relevant to the company and the executive board members, we guarantee efficient assistance with high partner involvement.

• Experience: We have been advising leading listed companies and their executive boards on all matters relating to stock corporation and capital markets law for decades.
• Expertise: Our team has first-class legal expertise as well as in-depth knowledge of the economic framework, regulatory trends and current (legal) issues and market developments. This allows our team to develop pragmatic solutions tailored to the specific needs of your company.
• Efficiency: Our well-versed team relies on clear processes, high partner involvement and the use of AI and legal tech tools developed in-house (e.g. CMS AGM Manager, CMS Election) to advise you efficiently in all situations.
• Future viability: We always have our eye on regulatory trends and current market developments, such as AI, digitalisation and sustainability/ESG so that you are always well-prepared.