Advising corporate bodies

We advise corporate bodies (managing directors, boards, supervisory boards) during a financial crisis of the company. Avoiding liability. Structuring a turnaround.

Overview

Dr. Knapp has many years of experience in advising corporate bodies (managing directors, management boards, and supervisory boards) during corporate financial crises. He regularly advises both corporate bodies of mid-sized companies and those of leading international corporations, particularly in connection with liability issues.

Trust in our expertise and many years of experience in advising managing directors, management boards, and supervisory boards in challenging situations — we focus on your individual interests to minimise personal liability risks.

Our range of advisory services for corporate bodies (managing directors, boards, supervisory boards) includes in particular:

Comprehensive advice on avoiding personal civil and criminal liability
Evaluation/assessment of the obligation to file for insolvency
Evaluation and implementation of options for restructuring the company
Preparation and filing of an insolvency application
Legal advice and representation in proceedings initiated by the insolvency administrator, as well as criminal defence (in cooperation with a partner law firm)
Consulting services related to the debt relief of corporate bodies (out-of-court and, if necessary, also in insolvency proceedings)

Further Information

The personal civil and criminal liability risks of corporate bodies are significantly heightened during a corporate crisis due to numerous legal obligations and case law that clarifies these obligations.

Risks that could threaten the company’s very existence must be identified, monitored, and, if necessary, addressed with appropriate countermeasures. In this context, it is also necessary to continuously review obligations regarding the filing for insolvency and to prepare appropriate documentation of the measures taken, in order to avoid liability for delayed filing for insolvency, which is subject to significant criminal and civil penalties.

In addition, tax and social security obligations must be fulfilled, regulations regarding capital maintenance must be considered, and conduct subject to criminal penalties, such as fraud and bankruptcy offenses, must be avoided.

If civil claims are filed against corporate bodies, we also assist in defending against such claims.

We also execute debt relief for a corporate body both outside of insolvency proceedings and, if necessary, within the framework of insolvency proceedings.