German Startup Law

Startups and companies in the early stages require special legal advice. We advise you on all questions regarding formation, financing, trademark registration, employment of staff, and employee participation under German law.
Solutions in German Startup Law
Employee Participation for Startups
We support startups in the conceptualization and introduction of all types of employee participation. We advise you on the specific challenges of startup participation models such as stock options, phantom shares, virtual stock, and ESOP programs. Our expertise includes the legally secure drafting of participation agreements, the consideration of vesting clauses, and the optimization of tax treatment for founders and employees under German law.

