Acquisitions in Germany in the current crisis
DNHK seminar
On Thursday 8 October CMS Derks Star Busmann and CMS Hasche Sigle, together with the Dutch-German Chamber of Commerce (DNHK) and Klein&Coll., will be organizing the seminar “Acquisitions in Germany in the current crisis”.
This workshop is intended for Dutch companies which are aiming to buy a German company, are currently involved in a purchase or already own a German subsidiary. The workshop is designed particularly for management personnel who are responsible within their company for strategy, finance and/or legal affairs.
The seminar will focus on the practical aspects of acquisitions in Germany in the current crisis, dealing in particular with the unique aspects of the German market, as well as the legal aspects of acquisitions. How do I calculate the purchase price? What are the risks to the purchaser when buying a company in Germany during the crisis? What problems need to be resolved to do with finance? What are all the dos and don’ts? How can personnel cutbacks be made in German companies? Experienced advisers will provide an answer to all these questions, with particular emphasis on the differences between Germany and the Netherlands. After the meeting there will be the opportunity to ask questions over drinks.
Speakers
Carina Mijnen: | Lawyer with the DNHK in The Hague. She specializes in commercial and company law and is involved in the incorporation of companies in Germany and the Netherlands. |
Cees de Tombe: | Partner of CMS Derks Star Busmann. He is a company law specialist and involved in acquisitions and private equity transactions. |
Frank Schaffrath: | Managing Director of Klein & Coll., Trusted Advisors for M&A. He gives M&A advice, particularly on cross-border transactions. |
York Strothmann: | Partner of CMS Hasche Sigle. He advises German and foreign companies in cross-border acquisitions and joint ventures. |
Gerlind Wisskirchen: | Partner of CMS Hasche Sigle. She is an employment law specialist and advises on restructurings and the transfer of national and foreign undertakings. |
Aukje Haan: | Partner of CMS Derks Star Busmann. She specializes in company and employment law, also advising on issues relating to the transfer of undertakings. |
Pieter van Duijvenvoorde: | Partner of CMS Derks Star Busmann. He specializes in national and international mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures and other cooperative ventures and corporate restructurings. |
Programme
2 pm: | Welcome (Carina Mijnen) |
2.10 pm: | Introduction (Cees de Tombe) |
2.15 pm: | The German market: trends and special features; financing acquisitions (Frank Schaffrath) |
3 pm: | Aspects of company, contract and insolvency law (York Strothmann) |
3.45 pm: | Break |
4 pm: | Aspects of employment law (Gerlind Wisskirchen) |
4.45 pm: | Panel discussion: comparison between the Netherlands and Germany, with Cees de Tombe, Aukje Haan and Pieter van Duijvenvoorde of CMS Derks Star Busmann, Gerlind Wisskirchen and York Strothmann of CMS Hasche Sigle |
6 pm: | Drinks |
Participation costs
Participation in the seminar costs EUR 199 (excl. VAT).
Members of DNHK will receive 20% discount.
For information about subsidy options, please go to the DNHK website, www.dnhk.org.
Registration
Registration is through the DNHK.
Marlies Komorowski
Fax: 070 - 3114 117
Email: m.komorowski@dnhk.org
To attend the course, please register before Thursday 1 October 2009. You can use the form below or register on the DNHK website, www.dnhk.org.
If you cancel your registration after the deadline of 1 October 2009, the full amount of participating in the seminar will be charged. Once the DNHK has received your registration you will be sent written confirmation of your participation.
More information
More information can be found on the website of the Dutch-German Chamber of Commerce, www.dnhk.org or in the enclosed leaflet.
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