FIELDS OF LAW
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Business Law
Business law encompasses all the legal aspects companies face in their day-to-day operations across every industry. Effective business law counsel requires not only extensive legal knowledge but also a keen understanding of each party’s economic goals and interests.
The attorneys at OCTAGON have many years of experience across industries. They assist companies and entrepreneurs with drafting and negotiating contracts, help resolve disputes
with competitors, suppliers, and customers, and advise on business purchases, sales, and other strategic decisions.
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Our services include:
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Developing and optimizing terms and conditions for purchasing and sales
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Structuring supply and service relationships to ensure legal compliance, including negotiations supply contracts and framework agreements
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Reviewing and drafting contracts for the acquisition and licensing of industrial property rights
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Representation in court proceedings and in interim relief proceedings
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Labor Law
Labor law is a central aspect of corporate responsibility. It governs the relationship between employers and employees and encompasses numerous legal requirements that companies must follow. To minimize legal risks, avoid conflicts, and provide a secure foundation for sustainable personnel decisions, sound employment law counsel is essential.
The attorneys at OCTAGON support companies in all areas of labor and employment law, from drafting contracts to implementing workplace policies in compliance with the law, to representing clients in employment disputes. They focus on practical, cost-effective solutions that protect the company`s interests while ensuring legal compliance.
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Our services include:
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Drafting and reviewing employment, service, and management contracts
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Advising on dismissals, separation agreements, and severance arrangements
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Supporting clients with works council law matters and effective cooperation with works councils
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Advising on implementing workplace compliance policies and protective measures under labor law
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Civil and Commercial Law
Civil and commercial law governs the legal relationships between businesses, their suppliers, and their customers. It provides the foundation for contracts, supply arrangements, and commercial transactions. Providing comprehensive counsel in this area calls for not only legal expertise but also a deep understanding of economic processes and strategic interests.
The attorneys at OCTAGON have many years of experience advising companies and individuals on civil and commercial law matters. They assist clients with drafting and negotiating contracts, help enforce or defend against claims, and stand by them in contentious disputes.
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Our services include:
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Drafting and reviewing commercial contracts, standard terms and conditions (T&Cs), and framework agreements
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Advising and assisting in the handling of commercial transactions and supplier relationships
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Enforcing and defending against claims arising from contractual or tort liability
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Representation in civil and commercial disputes before courts and in arbitration proceedings
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Guidance on international commercial law issues and drafting contracts for cross-border transactions
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Corporate Law
Corporate law provides the legal framework for a company’s organization and structure. It covers issues related to business formation, management, and restructuring, as well as the rights and obligations of shareholders and managing directors. Effective corporate counsel requires more than legal expertise it demands a deep understanding of economic and strategic considerations.
The attorneys at OCTAGON have extensive experience advising companies of all legal forms. They assist clients with corporate structuring, transactions, and disputes, and help ensure their corporate decisions are made in a legally sound manner.
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Our services include:
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Advising on choosing the appropriate legal form for a company and supporting the formation process
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Drafting and optimizing articles of association and shareholder agreements
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Assisting with capital increases, corporate restructurings, and business succession planning
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Advising and representing clients in shareholder disputes and related liability issues
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Supporting the organization of general meetings and shareholder meetings, as well as advising on corporate compliance matters
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Company Acquisitions & Succession
Buying, selling, or passing on a company are complex processes that present significant legal and economic challenges. Proactive planning is essential to minimize risks and ensure long-term success. Providing guidance in this area requires not just legal know-how but also a thorough understanding of the business context and the strategic decisions involved.
The attorneys at OCTAGON have many years of experience guiding clients through company acquisitions, mergers, and succession planning. They support clients in every phase of a transaction from initial planning and structuring to negotiation and successful execution.
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Our services include:
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Advising on optimally structuring company sales and acquisitions
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Conducting legal due diligence to identify opportunities and risks
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Preparing and negotiating purchase agreements and supporting the contract closing process
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Developing customized succession strategies for family businesses and small and mid-sized enterprises (SMEs)
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Advice on tax and corporate law issues related to the sale and purchase of companies
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Contract Law
Contract law underpins economic relationships and transactions. Drafting clear, legally compliant contracts is essential to set terms, minimize risks, and prevent disputes. In addition to legal expertise, effective counsel in this area demands a deep understanding of each contracting party’s economic interests.
The attorneys at OCTAGON regularly advise and represent clients in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating contracts. They help ensure agreements are legally sound and represent clients in disputes over contractual claims.
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Our services include:
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Drafting, reviewing, and optimizing all types of contracts, including purchase, supply, lease, service, and work contracts
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Developing tailored contract clauses to minimize risk and avoid disputes
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Assisting in negotiating contract terms with business partners and customers
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Enforcing contractual claims, and defending against unjustified claims
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Representation in contract disputes before courts and in arbitration proceedings
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Antitrust & Competition Law
Antitrust and competition law sets the rules of the market and protects fair competition. Businesses must comply with numerous regulations to avoid antitrust risks while solidifying and expanding their market positions within the bounds of the law. Along with legal expertise, a deep understanding of economic and strategic contexts is essential for competent counsel in this area.
The attorneys at OCTAGON have extensive experience advising companies on all aspects of antitrust and competition law. They help clients design business models that comply with competition regulations, ensure they meet regulatory requirements, and defend them against allegations of anti-competitive conduct.
Our services include:
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Advising on antitrust compliance and risk mitigation
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Reviewing and drafting distribution and cooperation agreements for antitrust compliance
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Assisting clients in merger control proceedings and antitrust investigations
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Representation in antitrust and competition proceedings before government agencies and courts
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Enforcing and defending against claims involving unfair competition
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Compliance
Compliance means adhering to all applicable laws and internal company policies. Company leadership is responsible for ensuring that relevant legal requirements are met. Violations -whether of criminal laws, antitrust regulations, or export control rules - can have serious consequences. Companies may face extremely high fines that threaten their very existence, and management can incur personal criminal or civil liability. An effective compliance management system helps prevent legal breaches and protects the company and its leaders.
Not every business needs an extensive compliance management system, but every company must implement appropriate measures to prevent violations based on its individual risk profile. OCTAGON help companies develop and implement practical compliance strategies tailored to their needs while ensuring full legal compliance.
Our services include:
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Advising on antitrust-compliant dealings with competitors, suppliers, and customers
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Supporting the implementation of measures to prevent criminal and regulatory offenses by employees
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Advising on fulfilling requirements under anti-money laundering laws
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Assisting with implementing the Supply Chain Due Diligence Act and providing guidance on export control and insider trading laws