Your Notary in Hamburg for Private Equity, M&A, and corporate transactions
Structuring complex transactions with legal certainty
When it comes to corporate acquisitions, share transfers, private equity investments or venture capital financing, legal certainty, clear structures, and efficient execution are essential. As experienced notaries based in Hamburg, we support you throughout all phases of your transaction – nationally and cross-border.
Service Overview – Private Equity and M&A
- Corporate acquisitions & share transfers (M&A)
- Private equity investments
- Venture capital
- Trust services
Legal certainty for your transactions
Share purchase agreements (M&A) and transfer of participations
Transparent contracts for buyers and sellers
The sale or acquisition of a company is legally complex and often subject to notarisation – for instance, when transferring shares in a limited liability company (GmbH). We draft and notarise, among others:
- Preparatory measures such as the drafting of powers of attorney
- Share purchase agreements (SPA) for corporate acquisitions
- Assignment agreements for GmbH or GmbH & Co. KG structures
- Post-closing actions and commercial register filings
With our structured approach and experience across various corporate forms, we ensure transparency, legal certainty, and a smooth execution of your transaction.
Private Equity Investments
Legally sound structures for investors and companies
Private equity transactions are complex and often involve sophisticated financing structures. As experienced notaries in the field of private equity, we provide comprehensive support in:
- Structuring and implementing the acquisition setup
- Advising on financing agreements and powers of attorney
- Post-closing support (e.g. restructuring, creation of fiscal unities, capital measures, reinvestments)
- Developing standardised template documentation for recurring procedures
- Coordinating with your legal counsel, tax advisors, and financing institutions
Our expertise as notaries for Private Equity in Hamburg ensures legal certainty – for transactions of any size and complexity.
Venture Capital – Support in financing rounds
Founder-friendly solutions for start-ups and investors
Whether seed financing or later growth stages within a Series A, B or C financing round – we assist start-ups and investors in venture capital transactions, particularly with the following services:
- Preparation of tailored shareholder agreements and investment agreements
- Notarisation of capital increases with premium (agio)
- Corporate restructuring and commercial register filings
We understand the dynamics of young companies – as a founder-friendly notary’s office, we offer legally sound solutions with an entrepreneurial mindset and a clear focus on practical implementation.
Escrow services – safeguarded through notarial neutrality
Trust and security in complex transactions
As impartial advisors, we are ideally suited to act as escrow agents in complex business transactions. Especially in the context of corporate acquisitions, refinancing, or restructuring, we offer the following services:
- Processing of financial transactions via a notary escrow account
- Trust-based safekeeping of sensitive corporate information or data carriers
- Escrow models for contentious proceedings and disputes
- Collaboration with custodian banks and regulatory authorities
Objects or funds held in notarial escrow are subject to special legal protection mechanisms – a significant security advantage for all parties involved.
Your notary for M&A, Private Equity, and transactions
Legal certainty through early notarial involvement
Early notarial involvement provides planning reliability, prevents frictional losses, and ensures the legally precise implementation of your objectives. Whether company acquisitions, private equity transactions, or financing rounds in start-up companies – we support you competently, efficiently, and across Germany, working closely with your legal counsel, tax advisors, and financial institutions.
Our Areas of Expertise
Competent. Reliable. Specialized.