Mergers and Acquisitions in Germany

The book This book is written in the English language and is intended to provide foreign investors and advisors with an overview of the legal framework for mergers and acquisitions in the Federal Republic of Germany. The book covers corporate law, financing, the regulatory framework, German and European competition law, merger control law, taxation aspects as well as labour and insolvency law. It also contains several checklists and a glossary. "Mergers & Acquisitions in Germany" is for all those wanting to acquaint themselves within a very short period with the basics of M&As in Germany today. To that extent it will appeal not only to the German reader but also to foreign investors and consultants in particular.ContentsCorporate and Regulatory FrameworkMerger Control and Competition LawTakeover LawTypes of TransactionsFinancing MethodsTaxation AspectsLabour LawNegotiation of the Acquisition ContractInsolvency LawThe advantages at a glanceOverview of current legal frameworkChecklist and due diligence questionnaireList of useful websites The new edition This revised edition brings all the materials up to date in terms of legislation and case law. The target group This book is designed for foreign investors and consultants as well as those whose first language is not English but who perhaps need to explain German law to foreign clients and colleagues. This work is also suitable for all those legal practitioners and advisors seeking to get a quick overview of the legal framework for M&A transactions in Germany. von Rosengarten, Joachim