Legal support of international investments, transactions for the purchase and sale of businesses, direct private investments, venture capital, joint ventures, foreign investments and corporate acquisitions in Europe
— About practice
The value of a transaction is determined not only by the price of the asset, but also by the quality of the legal structure, corporate governance, risk distribution and investor protection mechanisms.
Erich Rath assists international corporations, investment funds, family offices, strategic investors and entrepreneurs in M&A transactions, investment structuring and business acquisitions in Europe.
— When practice is needed
— Expertise
Comprehensive support of transactions for the acquisition, sale and merger of companies.
Legal support for investment funds and private investors.
Legal support of venture investments.
Support of foreign investments in European projects.
Creation of joint ventures.
Comprehensive legal due diligence of investment properties.
Development of the legal structure of the transaction.
Preparation of documentation for investment projects.
Legal support for business integration after the transaction is closed.
Legal support for exiting an investment project.
— Results
Legal support for the acquisition of a European manufacturing company by an international investor
Comprehensive support for cross-border M&A transactions between companies from Europe, North America and the Middle East
Creation of an investment structure for a private equity fund
Preparation of a joint venture between a European industrial group and a foreign investor
Conducting due diligence when acquiring a technology company
Support of venture financing of an AI company
Restructuring of an international group of companies before sale to a strategic investor
Legal support for investor exit from an international project
— Who do we help?
— Advantages
— FAQ
We support the acquisition and sale of companies, shares, assets, international groups of companies, joint ventures and investment projects.
Yes. We support investment funds, institutional investors, family offices, start-ups and technology companies at all stages of the investment cycle.
Review of corporate structure, contractual framework, licenses, intellectual property, labor relations, litigation, regulatory requirements and other legally significant aspects of the business.
Yes. We develop SPA, SHA, Investment Agreements, Subscription Agreements, Joint Venture Agreements and other documentation necessary for the implementation of investment projects.
Yes. We coordinate cross-border transactions covering several European and other jurisdictions, providing a unified legal approach to project structuring and support.
— See also
— Analytics and articles
Asset Protection Strategy in International Commercial Disputes: Vulnerability audit, preventive restructuring, protection from arrest, counter-security and recognition of foreign assets.
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How to enforce a foreign judgment in Europe: Brussels Ia, Luhansk Convention, exequatur, interim measures, asset search and recovery strategy in the EU.
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How to prepare an effective arbitration clause: Choosing the institution, place of arbitration, language, composition of arbitration and preventing fatal errors in international commercial proceedings.
Read— Discuss the project
Erich Rath assists international investors, private equity, venture capital, family offices and corporations in investment projects and M&A transactions in Europe, helping to structure investments, protect capital and create the legal basis for long-term business growth.
