Major projects, innovations, urban expansions ...
... or private residential construction require forward-looking and economical solutions in an area that is heavily regulated by law. This means that the German construction industry is constantly operating at the interface between law and technology.
The lawyers at MKM LEGAL represent and advise companies in the construction industry, architects as well as local authorities, investors and banks in the planning and realisation of construction projects. We focus in particular on the review, drafting and negotiation of complex contracts and contract structures. We also pay particular attention to the interests of the civil engineering industry in the context of municipal tenders and public procurement procedures in accordance with VOB/A. We support our clients through all phases of their projects, solve project-related legal problems and handle dispute resolution.
Construction, infrastructure and energy are facing new challenges.
Our specialised team ...
... our team of experienced lawyers will also provide you with competent support in many other areas of law that are relevant to the construction industry: labour law contracts and employee secondments abroad, employee data protection and the purchase and rental of commercial property and land are examples of our comprehensive services.
Building & architectural law
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- Advice and representation in public procurement procedures in accordance with VOB/A, in particular in municipal tenders in the field of civil engineering and trenchless sewer rehabilitation
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- Drafting, reviewing, commenting on and negotiating architects', construction and property development contracts
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- Out-of-court and in-court representation of construction companies, clients and property developers in work contract disputes under the German Civil Code (BGB) and the German Construction Contract Procedures (VOB/B)
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- Extrajudicial and judicial enforcement or defence of architects' fees
Public procurement law
- Advice and representation in public procurement procedures in accordance with VOB/A
- Participation in and organisation of public tenders
- Representation and support in conflict resolution and dispute resolution in connection with public procurement procedures in accordance with VOB/A
Real estate & commercial tenancy law
- Purchase and sale of commercial property and land
- Drafting, reviewing and negotiating commercial lease and rental agreements
- Representation in and out of court in tenancy law disputes
Company succession
- Advice and examination of legal options in family law, inheritance law, company law and tax law
- Advice on setting up a family or company foundation
- Testamentary company inheritance
Company succession
- Advice on the search for and involvement of investors
- Tax law optimisation when choosing the legal form of the company
- Preparation and review of transfer agreements
Reorganisation I Restructuring I Insolvency law
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- Preventive, holistic insolvency and reorganisation advice of a legal and business management nature
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- Providing insolvency-related advice to companies with the aim of eliminating any existing obligation to file for insolvency or, if necessary, supporting an application for self-administration in connection with insolvency plan proceedings
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- Advising the management, shareholders and other bodies of a company to avoid personal civil or criminal liability
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- Supporting companies when it is necessary to file for insolvency and during the duration of orderly insolvency proceedings