Board Matters & Corporate Employment

AG & SE – Board Set-up & Mandates

Advising German stock corporations (AG) and SEs on appointments, removals, board structuring and group set-ups.

Executive Compensation & Pay Governance (Listed Companies)

Design of fixed and variable remuneration, LTIPs/equity programmes, malus/clawback and remuneration reporting requirements.

IPO Readiness & Capital Markets Interface

Governance and remuneration readiness for IPOs and listings: board set-up, remuneration frameworks and disclosure interfaces.

Rules of Procedure, Board Processes & Governance Operating Model

Optimisation of rules of procedure, committee structures, reporting lines, escalation mechanisms and board processes.

Cybersecurity, Data Protection & IT Security Governance for Boards

Supporting boards on oversight duties regarding cyber and data risks, incident governance and vendor risk management.

Management Board & Executive Service Agreements

Drafting, adjustment and termination of executive service agreements including change of control, restrictive covenants and compliance clauses.

Separation & Exit Structuring

Legally robust structuring of dismissals, termination agreements and settlement packages at board level.

Liability, D&O Insurance & Compliance Interface

Assessment of directors’ duties and liability exposure, including D&O insurance aspects and interfaces with corporate investigations and risk insurance.

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Board Litigation & Dispute Resolution

Strategic dispute resolution and litigation in executive and remuneration-related matters, aligned with ARQIS’ dispute resolution capabilities.

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International Board & Remuneration Structures

Advising on cross-border appointments, group structures and international remuneration models.

Team & Contact

If you have any questions about Board Matters & Corporate Employment or would like to discuss a specific project, please feel free to contact us or reach out directly to our representatives.

Tobias Neufeld, LL.M.

Dr. Andrea Panzer-Heemeier