Benjamin Ullrich

🚀 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗹𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝗼𝗿𝗽𝗼𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗩𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗦𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗶𝗼𝘀: 𝗠𝗶𝗻𝗶-𝗣𝗮𝗽𝗲𝗿 𝟭/𝟱 🚀 Introducing our new whitepaper series: 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝗿𝗽𝗼𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗩𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗦𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗶𝗼: 𝗔𝗻 𝗘𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗦𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗕𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘇𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 - created in collaboration with the Global Law Firm Dentons in Deutschland. 𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗱𝗶𝗱 𝘄𝗲 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗻𝗲𝗿 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗗𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝘀𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀? By combining V_labs' commercial and business-building expertise with Dentons' extensive experience in advising growth companies on corporate law, finance, IP, and more, we aim to deliver a powerful guide to navigating the complexities of scaling new ventures. 📈 The purpose of this series is to provide a framework for making corporate innovation efforts more effective while properly managing the risks involved. To cover the full breadth of the venture studio model, we have divided this series into five parts. 📚 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝟭: 𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗸 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗮 𝘀𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗶𝗼? In this first chapter we explore why establishing a #CorporateVentureStudio is essential for companies looking to drive innovation and scale new businesses: 🔹 Insights from 50+ executives on navigating innovation challenges 🔹 Why venture studios offer a more efficient path to new business growth 🔹 Foundational steps for setting up a successful studio 💡 𝗗𝗼𝘄𝗻𝗹𝗼𝗮𝗱 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝟭 𝗻𝗼𝘄! [𝗟𝗶𝗻𝗸 𝗶𝗻 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀] Stay tuned for the next chapters, packed with valuable insights! 🔔 #CorporateInnovation #VentureStudios #InnovationStrategy

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Hengeler Mueller advises Axel Springer with a team comprising partner Carsten Schapmann on new corporate structure. Hengeler Mueller advises Axel Springer SE on the transaction and the accompanying corporate law aspects. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/de_sQAty #HengelerMueller #MediaIndustry

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In Austria, economic challenges confronting businesses keep lawyers busy, according to Fellner Wratzfeld & Partner Partner Florian Kranebitter. Financial difficulties, compounded by post-COVID-19 financial strains and challenges in the supply chain are at the top of the agenda alongside a drive to nurture startups and an increasing emphasis on sustainability. The interview: https://lnkd.in/d68eM4pB #CEE #CEELegalMatters #Austria

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I look forward to catching up with the elite of the German & international antitrust community together with Michael Becker at the Kartellrecht Summit by DKN Networks GmbH in Berlin on November 6-7 sponsored by FORCYD ! #kartellrecht #antitrust #competitionlaw

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Author vs. Editor: Who owns the copyright? The German Federal Supreme Court (BGH) just decided on a dispute worthy of a Shakespearean drama (minus the tights). An author's right to recognition of authorship is protected even if the denial or claim of authorship is only expressed to the author themselves. This means that an author can take legal action against someone who disputes their authorship, even if the dispute is not made public. 🟪The decision is based on the principle that an author's personality right is infringed by any denial or claim of authorship. This right is protected by Section 13 Satz 1 of the German Copyright Act (Urheberrechtsgesetz, UrhG). 🟧The decision is significant because it clarifies the scope of an author's right to recognition of authorship. It means that authors can now take legal action to protect their rights even if the dispute is not made public. Moral of the story? Respect the pen🙂 and give credit where credit's due! ⚖️ #copyright #authorship #writinglife

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#Employee #Participation #Genussrechte – tax attractive alternative to #VSOP? Virtual share option programs (VSOPs) have long been the go-to choice for German employee participation schemes in exit-driven startups. In contrast, equity-based programs have often been sidelined due to governance challenges prescribed by statutory law and onboarding costs faced by the startups, founders, and investors. This market practice is prevailing despite the tax advantages they would offer, such as lower taxation and a possible wage tax deferral upon share issuance under the revised section 19a of the German Income Tax Act (Einkommensteuergesetz – EStG). But change is on the horizon! The dominance of VSOPs may finally be waning as a new approach is emerging in the slipstream of section 19a EStG: (Employee) Profit Participation Rights (Genussrechte). Find our Paper introducing profit participation rights and main theses to be considered when structuring it for German beneficiaries of a German startup here as download.   Martin Friedberg (CMS Tax Germany) | Christopher von Lilien-Waldau (CMS Deutschland) Felix Krüger (Goodwin) | Dr. Andreas Eggert Benedikt Hülsmann | Ann-Kristin Lochmann | Fabian Mimberg (Osborne Clarke Germany) Dr. Johannes Auf dem Kampe | Oliver Rösch (PwC | PWC Legal ) Malte Bergmann | Johannes Janning | Sebastian Schwarz (YPOG) Nico Neukam | Stefan Schultes-Schnitzlein | Carsten Bernauer | Carsten Engelings I David Hamala (Orrick Germany) #esop #vsop #genussrechte #employeeparticipation #taxlaw

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UPC presidents Klaus Grabinski and Florence Butin take stock after the first year.👇 The interview starts with the highlights for both the President of the Court of Appeal and the President of the Court of First Instance of the Unified Patent Court. While for Klaus Grabinski the personal highlight was being judge rapporteur and presiding judge in the first appeal proceedings of a PI case, Florence Butin's one was the oath-taking ceremony. Ms Butin and Mr Grabinski then identify different challenges for the judges: - the new framework, - balancing national and UPC work for the part-time judges, - managing schedules and travels for multi-panel judges, - upholding the quality in divisions with heavy caseload (Munich is certainly meant here, the creation of the 2nd panel, with the double Voß panel, will certainly ease the burden for a moment) - implementing the process for technical field assessment and conflict-of-interest checks for the technically qualified judges - developing a body of case law providing clarity and certainty Asked about the disparity of the number of cases of the different local divisions (Munich with the highest number, Lisbon and Ljubljana having none so far), the presidents point out to the respective pre-UPC case load of the different fora, but are confident that claimants will choose divisions with a lower case load. A further topic was the language of proceedings, with Ms Butin expecting a more widespread use of English. Mr Grabinski points out that the decision to designate English as alternative language was taken in some Member States only a few days before the start of operations (as was the case of Germany, with claimants filing in German to be on the safe side). Finally, both presidents were asked about their hopes and aspirations for the UPC. For Florence Butin, this means: - building a complete administrative framework (this should certainly include a better functioning CMS) - the UPC as (one) international court and not composed of "national" divisions - other Member States joining (Romania will be on 1 September 2024; Ireland deferred the date for their UPC referendum) Klaus Grabinski "expect[s] the court to develop a body of case law that will aim at providing greater clarity and certainty in the field of patent law in the years to come" and mentions the further harmonization of the patent law in Europe. The full interview can be found here: https://lnkd.in/eBTQBxKr #patent #patents #patentattorney #unifiedpatentcourt #upc #ipknowledgeenhancer

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Great report and team work, thanks for sharing these insights and outcomes of the MiCAR Roundtable, Dr. Nina-Luisa Siedler. Here is a summary of the findings around CASPs and the so-called gas fee stations by Nina Gartmann from Celsion Finance AG: Summary of Discussion on Gas Fee Stations and MiCAR Article 75 Implications 🎤 Art. 75 MiCAR on Fund Segregation: Article 75 mandates that crypto-asset service providers (CASPs) separate client and provider assets both operationally and on the ledger. "Gas stations," which use provider wallets for gas fees, may violate these rules due to potential asset co-mingling. 🎤 Solutions Explored: Options included defining gas fees as client funds via terms and conditions, enhancing wallet segregation, using third-party gas fee managers, or reclassifying gas fees as transfer services under Article 82. Each has pros and cons regarding feasibility, risk, and cost. 🎤 Calls to Action: Participants urged regulators to clarify asset segregation rules, allow flexible handling of gas fees, provide legal templates, and encourage best documentation practices for compliance. Thomas Mueller Amir H. Harald Siegel Holger Schultes Pascal John Merlin Moll Jakob Bosshard

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The UK is making failure to prevent fraud with the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act (ECCTA) a criminal offense. From September 1, 2025, German companies may also be liable to prosecution under UK law if they have not taken adequate precautions to prevent fraud. In which specific cases this applies, which companies are affected and which precautionary measures should be taken now, I explain here. #KPMGForensic #ECCTA #FraudPrevention

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🤩 Stefan C. Schicker, Partner (Of Counsel) at SKW Schwarz, has been elected as the new Chairman of the Board of the Legal Tech Association Germany (Legal Tech Verband Deutschland). Together with Co-Chairman of the Board Alisha Andert, LL.M., he will drive forward the association's political commitment and further expand its membership services. 💡💬 As a recognized expert in the field of legal tech, Stefan Schicker brings extensive knowledge in the field of artificial intelligence in particular. "The transformative power of generative AI will have a lasting impact on the legal market," explains Schicker. "In my new role at the Legal Tech Association Germany, I see a unique opportunity to actively bring the potential of AI into the focus of the legal sector and make a significant contribution to shaping this revolutionary future." 👀 💬 SKW Schwarz is a member of the Legal Tech Association Germany. "Membership enables us to engage in an even more intensive exchange with a broad spectrum of companies in the legal tech sector," explains Dr. Stephan Morsch, CEO of SKW Schwarz. "We incorporate the valuable input from the association's work into the implementation of our digitalization projects in order to develop cost-efficient solutions for our clients and simplify legal advice processes." #legaltech #skwschwarz #digitalization #technology #legaladvice

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Excited to share that I had the opportunity to contribute to the upcoming OLNS#13, the latest edition of Orrick's Legal Ninja Series, focusing on M&A in the German tech sector. As the German tech ecosystem continues to evolve, the focus is expanding from just raising capital to also achieving successful exits. In today's challenging IPO market, mergers and acquisitions have become a crucial pathway for high-growth companies seeking liquidity. OLNS#13 is designed to be a comprehensive playbook for both buyers and sellers navigating M&A transactions within the German tech landscape. Whether you're an entrepreneur, investor, or part of a tech company, this guide will provide valuable insights to help you succeed. Stay tuned for the release of OLNS#13! #mergersandacquisitions #entrepreneurship #startups #venturecapital #TeamOrrick

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Eisenführ Speiser cooperates with Swiss law firm staedeli legal partners 🤝 As of 1 January 2025, Eisenführ Speiser is cooperating with the Swiss law firm staedeli legal partners. The owner of the law firm is attorney-at-law Matthias Städeli, who, after 20 years of successful work as a founding partner of the law firm Rentsch Partner AG, is simultaneously taking the step into self-employment and continuing his legal work in cooperation with national and international partners. Further information can be found on our website: https://lnkd.in/eKDdSExg #trademarklaw #designlaw #copyrightlaw #lawfirm

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⚠️ 10 Pitfalls in German Employment Law - Register now for episode 5 on "Non-Competes": https://lnkd.in/dDd9ZnWe 🚫 One of the most discussed topics worldwide currently is how to restrict competition when an employee leaves. Germany does provide the possibility to do so. However, the flexibility in employment relationships is not comparable to other jurisdictions and subject to some very unique legislation and case law. Join our experts Dr. Christian Maron, Larissa Burger and Carolin Wagner for their next webinar and learn how employers can protect their business interests especially in IP, talent and customer relationships and remain in the driver’s seat. #10Pitfalls #EmploymentLaw #HR

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The Supreme Court's ruling in UniCredit Bank GmbH v RusChemAlliance LLC marks an important moment in the enforcement of arbitration agreements. The ruling reinforces England's position as a pro-arbitration jurisdiction and providing essential guidance on the interpretation of arbitration agreements.  #Arbitration  #ArbitrationAgreements  #EnglishLaw  #AntiSuitInjunctions  #ForeignSeat #ConstructionDisputes  #ConstructionAgreement  #Disputes  #Litigation  #London  #Law  #SupremeCourt  #Ruling  #BarnesLaw

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EIGHT ADVISORY is pleased to participate in the upcoming German-language webinar on French insolvency law, in which our expert Clementine Bona (Lührs), Senior Manager within the Financial Expertise & Dispute Resolution Team and lawyer Christine Beneke from Qivive Avocats & Rechtsanwälte will combine their financial expertise and legal skills to provide the most comprehensive overview possible. The webinar also benefits from the insights of Cédric Joubert, Director of Distressed Litigation in our FE&DR team. 📅 When? Thursday, 4 July 2024 🖥 Where? Online webinar The topic: 💰 Liability of a German parent company as de facto managing director of its French subsidiary under French insolvency law. The programme includes: 📌 Liability for delay in filing for insolvency due to excessive financial support (soutien financier abusif) 📌 Liability of a parent company as de facto manager of its French subsidiary 📌 Liability of the (de facto) manager for shortfall in liquidation assets (responsabilité pour insuffisance d’actif) 📌 Frequent points of argumentation for management errors in the crisis Please register via this link: https://lnkd.in/g5gDsFEy We look forward to your participation! #EightAdvisoryExperience #Antitrust #ForeignInvestments #CorporateFinance #ActingLocally #ReachingGlobally #FrenchInsolvencyLaw #CorporateLiability #FinancialSupport #LegalExpertise #BusinessLaw

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Greenberg Traurig, LLP has advised HOWOGE Wohnungsbaugesellschaft mbH on the acquisition of the KONNEKT / Georg-Knorr-Park project in Berlin-Marzahn. The approximately eleven-hectare site was sold by Laborgh Investment and Kondor Wessels. The law firm advised HOWOGE comprehensively on all real estate and tax law aspects of the transaction with parteners Dr. Henning Sieber (Real Estate M&A, Lead, PICTURED), Claudia Stremel (Tax Law), Dr. Martin Hamer (Public Law), and with the associate Jan Schwartzkopff (Real Estate M&A). Mark Eichert, in-house counsel at HOWOGE, advised the management. While Dr. Dr. Michael Müller, lawyer at Weimer & Partner Rechtsanwälte, advised Laborgh Investment and Kondor Wessels. #LegalcommunityCH #operation #realestate #lawfirm #lawyers Read the full article --> https://lnkd.in/detbtPWp

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Read the latest edition of Legal Insights Germany, available in English and German, to learn about important developments in German law. In Issue 5, our Frankfurt and Munich lawyers discuss the latest tax law updates, legal consequences of the EU AI Act, amendments to the Carbon Dioxide Storage Act, and the legal liability of companies for climate damages. For more: https://bit.ly/3xOAHLa

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