The long-term success of a company depends in part on choosing the most appropriate legal structure. Whether you are a corporation or a partnership, we can help you find and implement the optimal structure for your business objectives. Our lawyers work closely with tax advisors and auditors to provide comprehensive advice, covering all relevant tax and business aspects.
Services include the drafting of partnership agreements, structuring partnerships and advising on changes to the legal form.

We support you throughout all the phases of the co-operation, from formation to investment processes and any eventual restructuring or dissolution. With clear customised regulations, we create a legal basis that supports your shared goals and ensures long-term stability.

Tax law involves not only compliance with statutory requirements but also the permissible use of tax planning opportunities to optimise finances. We provide you with comprehensive advice on all aspects of tax law and develop individual tax structuring solutions that are tailored to your business and personal goals.

Our experts support you in the preparation and review of tax law concepts, the design of corporate structures and the optimisation of investment decisions and succession planning. We take into account all relevant legal and economic factors in order to minimise tax risks and exploit savings opportunities.

Every company has specific requirements and objectives, which is why individual contract drafting is an essential building block for long-term success, especially in business law. A well-crafted contract helps save costs and prevent issues in the long term – an investment that pays off for any business.

Our services cover the analysis of essential contract terms and the precise drafting and review of contracts in areas such as sales law, contract law, commercial law and employment law. We specialise in crafting clear, legally compliant contracts in business law that foster long-term stability and minimise the risk of any future disputes.

Company transformations and restructurings are strategically important processes that require comprehensive legal, tax and economic considerations. We guide you through all phases of transformation measures such as mergers, demergers, changes of legal form or asset deals in order to optimally adapt your corporate structure. Our interdisciplinary team of legal, tax and audit experts creates customised solutions that align with your growth targets and economic requirements.

Our services include the planning and implementation of transformation processes, tax optimisation and the legal protection of the chosen structure. We ensure that all relevant aspects, from contract drafting to co-ordination with the authorities, are handled smoothly and efficiently.

Transformation tax law plays an important role in the tax structuring of corporate transformations and restructurings. Whether in the case of mergers, demergers or changes of legal form, our experts support you in minimising tax risks and optimally structuring the tax burden as part of your restructuring. Thorough planning in reorganisation tax law ensures that all legal requirements are met while maximising the economic benefits of the new structure.

Our transformation tax law services include the tax analysis of reorganisation scenarios, the development of tax optimisation strategies and the legal protection of the measures. We guide you through the entire process, from initial planning to implementation, and co-ordinate all tax and legal aspects to ensure a smooth and advantageous restructuring.

Business succession is a key step that secures the future of a company and the financial security of the family. Many business owners delay succession planning, but timely and careful planning is crucial in order to ensure a successful handover to the next generation on both an economic and a personal level. We support you in all phases of succession, from the choice of suitable successors to the tax-optimised transfer of your company.

Our services include the preparation of a business will, the execution of wills and the drafting of health care proxies and living wills. We take into account legal, tax and business management aspects and, if desired, we also include family-related considerations, such as the establishment of a family foundation to safeguard assets.

Forward-looking wealth and succession planning ensures the preservation and transfer of your assets across generations. We support you with a holistic consulting approach that takes into account not only profit targets but also the relevant tax framework. Together with you, we develop a personalised, tax-optimised concept for your wealth management, tailored to your personal goals and family situation. Our experienced team of tax advisors, lawyers and auditors will help you to structure your assets sensibly while maximising tax advantages.

As part of our succession planning, we support you in drafting a legally compliant will and transferring assets to the next generation. Whether private or company assets, we advise you on the optimal choice of legal structure, value assets for tax purposes and ensure a structured tax-optimised transfer.

Employment law is a dynamic field, frequently updated by new legislation and case law. Clear, legally compliant regulations ensure stable relationships between employers and employees. When these are lacking, conflicts often arise that could be prevented by sound legal guidance. Our experienced lawyers provide comprehensive support, from drafting individual employment contracts to representing you in labour courts.

We advise you on all employment law matters, including terminations due to business, conduct or personal reasons, settlement agreements and company transfers. We can also assist you with complex social security issues such as status determination or Artists’ Social Security Fund (Künstlersozialversicherung). In the event of a conflict, we will represent you in court to protect your interests.

A successful business start-up requires sound planning, strategic decisions and legal protection. At Auren, we guide you through every stage of your start-up journey, from the initial concept to full implementation. Our business start-up consultancy offers you comprehensive support in the areas of business plan development, financing and the choice of legal form, so that you start with a solid foundation.

We assist you with clarifying legal and tax frameworks early on and provide support with essential matters, including tax planning, subsidy advice and securing your finances. As your partner, we provide practical solutions and access to a network of experts to support your path to self-employment.

Our consulting services are specifically geared to the requirements and challenges of managers. As a managing director, you will have a high level of responsibility for strategic decisions, legal compliance and business success. We provide comprehensive support, covering all essential areas of your position, from liability issues and compliance management to contract drafting and crisis management.

Our advisors understand the specific framework conditions affecting managing directors and offer practical solutions for legal, business and tax-related issues. We also support you in making strategic decisions for minimising risks and achieving your goals in the long term.

Whether you want to develop a new business strategy, structure your team or avoid legal pitfalls, Auren’s experienced partners are here to guide you professionally at every level.

Commercial law nowadays encompasses not only traditional commerce but also industries such as manufacturing, crafts and service sectors. We provide comprehensive support across many business fields that face commercial law issues. As contracts between businesses are generally subject to lower regulatory protection than consumer agreements, precise contractual review is essential.

Our experts assist you with the drafting of contracts, the legal and commercial evaluation of agreements and commercial register matters. We help you identify risks early and protect your interests effectively. Furthermore, we support you in negotiations with potential business partners, ensuring that the terms of any contracts align with your business needs.

Insolvency law is a complex and sensitive field that offers companies legal security and options for action in difficult situations. We support you in reacting to financial challenges at an early stage and help you develop the best strategies for crisis management. Our aim is to offer clear perspectives, whether through restructuring and reorganisation, or by accompanying you through insolvency proceedings.

Our services include the examination of insolvency risks, advice on the obligation to file for insolvency, the development of restructuring concepts and representation vis-à-vis creditors. Our experienced consultants are by your side at every stage and develop customised solutions that take into account both the legal framework and your business objectives.

Transactions are complex strategic processes that require comprehensive planning and legal safeguards. We support you with company mergers, acquisitions and investments. Our M&A consultants accompany you throughout all the various stages, from strategic planning and due diligence to contract negotiations and successful integration.

Our services include the legal and financial evaluation of target companies, the development of suitable contractual structures and the negotiation of strategic partnerships. Our experts from the fields of legal advice, tax advice and auditing work closely together to ensure that all relevant aspects of your M&A project are optimally considered and secured.

In the area of commercial and tax criminal law, you as the accused are faced with highly specialised investigative authorities and public prosecutors. In criminal tax law in particular, the boundaries between legal tax planning and illegal tax evasion can often be blurred and difficult to recognise. Increased pressure on authorities to uncover tax offences has led to intensive investigative measures, such as searches and seizures.

We offer qualified criminal defence and comprehensive consulting to identify and avoid criminal risks at an early stage. Our services include preventive advice, the introduction of compliance systems and representation in investigations with public prosecutors and criminal authorities. In serious cases, we provide you with a competent dedicated defence in court, even up to the Federal Court of Justice.

The legal and tax structuring of associations and foundations requires a comprehensive and tailored approach. We develop a customised, tax-optimised concept for you that aligns with your specific goals and tax framework. Our interdisciplinary team supports you from the establishment to the ongoing management of your non-profit organisation, assisting with legal and financial structuring.

We offer a comprehensive analysis of your asset structure, draft articles of association and foundation agreements and advise you on the best choice of legal form in order to ensure a stable organisation in the long term. We also consider tax aspects to secure the best possible tax advantages for your non-profit activities. Our services also include tax support and advice on succession planning for foundations in order to safeguard assets across generations.

In distribution law and commercial agent law, clear contractual arrangements are crucial for stable successful collaboration. We support companies, commercial agents and sales partners with sound advice in order to minimise legal risks and make the most of economic opportunities. Our experts will help you to draft legally compliant distribution agreements, taking into account both national and international requirements.

We offer comprehensive services ranging from drafting and reviewing commercial agent contracts to advising on commission structures and resolving termination and competition issues. We are also at your side when it comes to resolving conflicts and enforcing claims.

Commercial tenancy law and leasing law are complex areas of law that pose particular challenges for landlords as well as tenants and lessees. We provide comprehensive guidance to establish clear, legally compliant regulations that safeguard your investments and promote long-term stability. From drafting rental and leasing agreements to negotiating contract terms and resolving disputes, our experts stand ready to support you with their extensive experience.

We support you in all relevant aspects of commercial tenancy law, from rent structuring and ancillary cost accounting to lease terminations and tenants’ rights. In the area of leasing law, we offer advice on operational and financial leasing, including tax and business management issues, in order to optimise your leasing decisions.

In the field of intellectual property rights and licence agreements, we provide businesses with comprehensive support to safeguard and economically leverage their intellectual property. Whether in the case of trademarks, patents, designs or copyright, we help you secure these rights effectively and defend them against unauthorised use. Our experts develop customised protection strategies to promote the long-term success of your brand or innovations.

In the area of licensing agreements, we provide sound advice to create legally secure, profitable contracts that optimally regulate the use of your property rights. We assist with contract negotiations and develop licensing structures that preserve your rights while unlocking economic potential.

Legal disputes can place significant burdens on companies and require a carefully designed strategic approach. We offer comprehensive dispute resolution and litigation services to resolve conflicts in a legally secure and economically reasonable manner. Our aim is to resolve conflicts at an early stage and, where possible, to reach an out-of-court settlement. If a legal dispute becomes unavoidable, we will represent your interests in court strategically and assertively.

Our experts analyse the facts of the case precisely and develop individual strategies for dispute resolution, whether in corporate law, contract law or employment law. Our focus is always on your business objectives, and we are committed to finding quick and effective solutions that ensure your business stability.

Real estate law is a complex field crucial for developers, investors and property owners alike. Whether in the case of buying and selling real estate, developing construction projects or letting commercial space, our experts are at your side every step of the way. We offer comprehensive advice that is tailored to your individual requirements and ensures that your projects are legally secure and economically successful.

Our services include the review and drafting of purchase contracts, legal support for construction projects, tenancy law for commercial real estate and representation in real estate law disputes. Drawing on extensive expertise and a holistic approach, we ensure the efficient legal execution of your real estate projects.