Real estate funds – Impact of COVID-19
A lot of real estate funds were hit hard by the 2008 financial crisis. Today, many investors are faced with the question of how stable their holdings in real estate funds are given the crisis surrounding the coronavirus.
International procedural law in cases involving cross-border litigation
With the increasing internationalization of many areas of life, international procedural law is playing an ever more important role in legal disputes.
Marc Klaas at MTR Rechtsanwälte – One of Germany’s leading M&A lawyers
Marc Klaas at MTR Rechtsanwälte has been featured in this year’s ranking of Germany’s best lawyers in the category of mergers and acquisitions (M&A).
Commercial tenancy law – The devil is in the detail
There are a number of material differences between commercial tenancy law and tenancy law as it applies to private sector housing. The way in which leases for commercial premises are formulated is therefore a matter of particular importance.
Family law: Benefits of a prenup
A prenuptial agreement may not be romantic, but it does afford protection to spouses and allow all the major issues – including, of course, financial matters – to be clarified when times are good.
IP Law – Protection of intellectual property and intangible assets
Intellectual property is just as worth protecting as tangible assets. IP law covers the protection of rights pertaining to trademarks, designs, patents, copyright, and related rights.
Distribution Law – Legally Sound, Flexible, and Forward-Looking Agreements
The sale of goods and services requires an efficient distribution system that complies with complex domestic and international legal frameworks.
Criminal tax law continues to apply to requests for tax deferral during the coronavirus crisis
Tax evasion is constituted by sharing inaccurate or incomplete information with the authorities. This also holds true during the coronavirus crisis, tax relief notwithstanding.
Advantages of Arbitration
The courts are not the only venue for settling legal disputes. Arbitration proceedings are a good alternative in many domestic and international cases.
Be Prepared for Anything with Detailed Agreements
The coronavirus has made it painfully clear how important it is for agreements to be as detailed as possible and to account for exceptional circumstances in order to avoid legal disputes.