2023 began with further compliance challenges. Large German companies must adhere to the due diligence requirements of the new German Supply Chain Act, which aims to foster human rights and environmental standards.

OGH zum Aufgriffsrecht in der Insolvenz: Aufgriffsrechte für den Fall der Insolvenz eines Gesellschafters können im Gesellschaftsvertrag grundsätzlich vereinbart werden.

There is hardly any way around signing a term sheet when seeking financing for a start-up. A term sheet outlines the basic terms and conditions of a financing round...

The Home Office measures of 2021, which have been in force since April 1st, 2021, were created by the federal government in cooperation with the social partners...

Austria passed a new Investment Control Act ("ICA") expanding the screening of foreign investments ("FDI"), effective July 25, 2020.

A number of issues may arise in a transaction where a new owner acquires a business or assets and can play an important role in the decision-making process.

A Short Description of the Relevant Legal System for Litigation Parties

In mid-May 2015, the Austrian government published the text of the changes in the country's tax system that will enter into force on 1 January 2016.

In the past few years, blockchain has become a "hype" topic for lawyers, as the technology seemingly promises entirely new ways ...

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It is an open question whether the new warranty law should be used for stationary trade as well.

On 31 January 2012, the Financial Market Authority (FMA) amended the compliance regulation (Amendment to the Emittenten-Compliance-Verordnung 2007, ECV 2007) introducing the concept of „compliance-relevant information".

Capital measures are common reorganisation measures when a capital company is in financial crisis, including eg injection of fresh capital by way of a capital increase.

Die Offenlegungs-VO beschäftigt den Kapitalmarkt schon lange. Seit 1.1.2023 ist nun nicht nur die Offenlegungs-VO selbst, sondern auch die auf Grund der Offenlegungs-VO...

As known from the current legislation in Austria, the seller is also liable for incorrect installation of the goods.

Disclosure is a key element of private m&a transactions. It is primarily used in the context of representations and warranties as well as for procedural / structural aspects.

This article explains novel structures that allow persons who are not members of a lending syndicate to hold security for the lenders who provide the financing.

Aufgrund der erst kürzlich in Kraft getretenen COVID-19-Notmaßnahmenverordnung sehen sich viele Unternehmen mit einem weiteren „harten" Lockdown konfrontiert. Unternehmen sind gut beraten...

The 2021 amendment is intended to adapt the Austrian Cartel and the Competition Act to the requirements of the present. In addition to changes for mergers and market power...

A German company distributed a six-page (each 19 x 23.7 cm) advertising leaflet inserted in various newspapers and magazines