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OIKON Wirtschaftsrecht · München

Your corporate lawyer in Germany — for international business

We are the external legal department for internationally active companies that expect more: partner-level personal counsel with Big Law quality, clear processes, and a team that thinks like entrepreneurs. From Munich, we advise businesses on corporate law, commercial contracts, M&A, and cross-border transactions — direct, proactive, and in your language.

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  • Response within 1–2 hours
  • Boutique with Big Law quality
Rechtsanwalt Ulrich Baumann
Ulrich BaumannRechtsanwalt · Partner · Corporate & Commercial Law
Marienplatz with Neues Rathaus — Munich city centre
Munich

Response within 1–2 hours — personally from your lawyer

Services

Corporate & Commercial Law —
our services

From company formation to cross-border M&A — we are the external legal department for your international business success.

Company Formation & Structuring

Forming a GmbH, establishing a German subsidiary, or structuring a joint venture — we handle the entire process from choosing the right legal form to registration with the commercial register. Including shareholder agreements, managing director service contracts, and coordination with tax advisors for optimal fiscal structure. Fast, predictable, and fully managed.

Commercial Contracts & Trade Law

From distribution agreements and supply contracts to licensing and agency arrangements — we draft, negotiate, and enforce commercial contracts under German and international law. We also advise on general terms and conditions, product liability, and cross-border trade compliance so your commercial relationships are built on solid ground.

M&A, Joint Ventures & Private Equity

Acquiring a German company, structuring a cross-border joint venture, or raising venture capital — we guide you through every stage of the transaction. From due diligence and purchase agreement negotiation to post-closing integration, including coordination with tax and antitrust counsel where required.

Corporate Governance & Compliance

Board liability, managing director duties, shareholder resolutions, ESG reporting obligations — we help you build governance structures that protect your business. We advise on compliance programs, internal investigations, and regulatory requirements under German and EU law, always with an eye on what is commercially sensible.

„We see ourselves as entrepreneurs who think for entrepreneurs — not as a conventional law firm."
Ulrich Baumann, Attorney at Law and Partner
Case Studies

Success Stories — selected engagements

These examples show how we have guided companies through complex, often cross-border corporate and commercial law matters. Anonymized for confidentiality.

Cross-Border M&A

Acquisition of a German machinery manufacturer by an Italian group

An Italian industrial group sought to acquire a mid-sized German machinery manufacturer. The challenge: structuring the share deal, conducting legal due diligence across two jurisdictions, negotiating the purchase agreement under German law, and coordinating with Italian and German tax advisors to optimize the acquisition structure.

→ We led the legal workstream, drafted and negotiated the share purchase agreement, coordinated due diligence, and managed the closing process — completing the transaction within the target timeframe and with a structure that optimized the buyer's tax position in both jurisdictions.
Company Formation & Market Entry

German subsidiary for a US technology company

A US-based SaaS company wanted to establish its European headquarters in Munich. We advised on the choice between a GmbH and a foreign branch, drafted the articles of association, structured the managing director service agreement, and handled the full commercial register registration — including coordination with the tax advisor for VAT and corporate tax registration.

→ The GmbH was registered and fully operational within three weeks. We also set up the share register, organized the notarization of managing director appointments, and ensured compliance with German transparency register requirements.
Corporate Restructuring

Post-acquisition integration of three German entities

After acquiring three separate German distribution companies, an international industrial group needed to consolidate them into a single corporate structure. The challenge: merging legal entities, transferring employees and contracts, updating commercial register entries, and renegotiating key supplier and customer agreements — all without disrupting ongoing operations.

→ We designed and executed a step-by-step integration plan over six months: two mergers by absorption, one asset transfer, harmonized articles of association, and renegotiated commercial agreements — resulting in a clean, efficient corporate structure with reduced administrative costs.
Why OIKON

Personal. International. Entrepreneurial.

Entrepreneurial Thinking

We think not only legally, but also commercially — and see ourselves as partners at eye level, not as legal administrators.

Always Reachable

No voicemail, no call queues. Two experienced paralegals take your call and your partner knows your file — personally.

Boutique with Big Law Quality

The same expertise as international law firms — with personal service, fair hourly rates, and intelligent use of AI.

Marienplatz with Neues Rathaus — Munich city centre Munich
Location

Munich — our base, your world

From Munich, we serve companies throughout Germany and internationally. Our offices are centrally located in Munich, modern and fully digitalized — we conduct client meetings by video just as naturally as in person.

  • Centrally located in Munich Modern offices in eastern Munich — fully digitalized with video conferencing technology and AI-assisted documentation for every meeting.
  • Nationwide and international Clients throughout Germany and across borders — from Italy to the United States, from Serbia to the UK. Multilingual team, an international network, and cooperation with Invest in Bavaria.
  • Always reachable No voicemail — two experienced paralegals and the partners themselves answer the phone, including on mobile. You get a real person, every time.
Memberships & Qualifications
Fachanwalt für internationales Wirtschaftsrecht
Fachanwalt für Handels- und Gesellschaftsrecht
Fachanwalt für Arbeitsrecht
FAQ

Frequently asked questions.

What types of companies does OIKON advise?

We advise companies of all sizes — from startups and scale-ups to established mid-sized enterprises and international groups. Our focus is on businesses with a cross-border dimension: non-German companies entering the German market, German companies expanding abroad, and internationally structured groups requiring coordinated legal counsel across jurisdictions.

Can you help foreign companies set up a business in Germany?

Yes — this is one of our core strengths. We guide international companies through the entire market entry process: choosing the right legal form (typically a GmbH or a branch office), drafting the articles of association, registering with the commercial register, and handling all related commercial and regulatory requirements. We work in English, Italian, French, Spanish, Croatian, and Bulgarian — and we understand the cultural nuances that make cross-border projects succeed.

What does forming a GmbH in Germany involve?

Forming a German GmbH requires at least €25,000 in share capital, notarized articles of association, and registration with the commercial register (Handelsregister). The process typically takes 2–4 weeks. We handle the entire workflow: advising on the optimal shareholder structure, drafting all documentation, coordinating with the notary, and managing the registration process. We also arrange for tax registration and, if needed, trade office notification (Gewerbeanmeldung).

Do you handle cross-border M&A transactions?

Yes, we regularly advise buyers and sellers on cross-border M&A transactions — from share deals and asset deals to joint ventures and minority investments. Our team includes a Fachanwalt for commercial and company law and a Fachanwalt for international business law, supported by an in-house tax advisor. We coordinate with local counsel in other jurisdictions as needed, and our multilingual team ensures that no detail gets lost in translation.

How quickly can I expect a response?

New inquiries receive a personal response within 1–2 hours — no voicemail, no call queues. Two experienced paralegals answer the phone and connect you directly with the partner or senior associate responsible for your area. Every client has a dedicated contact at partner level who knows your business and drives the matter forward proactively.

Reviews

What clients say.

„Vielen Dank für die erstklassige Beratung. Habe mich von Herrn Sasse in einer gesellschaftsrechtlichen Angelegenheit beraten und vertreten lassen. Ein sehr kompetenter und netter RA, den ich uneingeschränkt weiterempfehlen kann."

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„Corplegal war ein hervorragender Partner bei der Gründung meines Unternehmens in Deutschland. Das kompetente Expertenteam arbeitet rund um die Uhr, um den Erfolg seiner Mandate sicherzustellen. Ich war von der hohen Arbeitsmoral und der herzlichen Gastfreundschaft sehr beeindruckt. Insgesamt ist Corplegal die ideale Kanzlei für jedes international tätige Unternehmen, das professionelle Rechtsberatung sucht. Ich kann sie uneingeschränkt empfehlen."

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About

A law firm that thinks ahead

OIKON LAW is a boutique commercial law firm based in Munich. For over two decades, we have advised companies — personal, international, and with the entrepreneurial mindset that sets us apart from conventional firms.

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