Practitioners’ Guide for Labour Law in Europe Practical guide for labour law in most of the relevant economies in continental Europe The purpose of this book is to provide such investors and companies with a practical guide for labour law in most of the relevant economies in continental Europe. Contrary to most other publications on labour law in Europe, this book intentionally abstains from theoretical deliberations (and, therefore, does not cite legal norms) but gives short and practical answers to the usual questions asked by foreign investors and companies with no experience in a certain country. For example, each country chapter begins with a section on the general trade union landscape, followed by an overview of the existing salary levels and examples of variable remuneration models. All authors of this book are partners of act legal, highly recognized in their respective jursidictions and with many years of experience in the field of labour law. The content of this book mirrors what in their view are the most relevant issues and matters of which a foreign investor or company should be aware of and have a good understanding of the applicable working conditions and working environment in the respective jurisdictions. In order to keep this guide really practical and easy to read, generalisations and simplifications are used but it goes without saying that the book is not a substitute for specific legal advice on specific labour law related matters.
Practitioners’ Guide for M&A in Europe The guide, written by experienced act legal M&A lawyers, offers short and practical answers to legal, tax and financial issues that investors face connected to cross-border and domestic investments. In this comprehensive handbook we do not quote legal norms but briefly and comprehensively summarize the different aspects to be considered in a M&A transaction: Most important non-legal soft triggers for a successful acquisition Players in M&A transactions and transaction cost triggers Main transaction documents Purchase price Key employment issues and influence of employees and trade unions in a transaction Relevant types of legal entities Tax aspects Formal requirements for a transaction Share deal vs. asset deal Other special types of transactions Obligations / liabilities due to negotiations Disclosure obligations in connection with a transaction Legal restrictions on acquisitions Distressed transactions and acquisitions out of insolvency
Practitioners’ Guide for M&A in Germany (Chinese) The guide, written by experienced act legal M&A lawyers, offers short and practical answers to legal, tax and financial issues that investors face connected to cross-border and domestic investments. In this comprehensive handbook we do not quote legal norms but briefly and comprehensively summarize the different aspects to be considered in a M&A transaction: Most important non-legal soft triggers for a successful acquisition Players in M&A transactions and transaction cost triggers Main transaction documents Purchase price Key employment issues and influence of employees and trade unions in a transaction Relevant types of legal entities Tax aspects Formal requirements for a transaction Share deal vs. asset deal Other special types of transactions Obligations / liabilities due to negotiations Disclosure obligations in connection with a transaction Legal restrictions on acquisitions Distressed transactions and acquisitions out of insolvency
Practitioners’ Guide for Labour Law in Germany (Chinese) Contrary to most other publications on labour law in Germany, this guide intentionally abstains from theoretical deliberations (and, therefore, does not cite legal norms) but gives short and practical answers to the usual questions asked by foreign investors and companies with no experience in Germany. For example, the guide begins with a section on the general trade union landscape, followed by an overview of the existing salary levels and examples of variable remuneration models. All authors of this guide are highly recognized in their respective jursidictions and with many years of experience in the field of labour law. The content of this chapter mirrors what in their view are the most relevant issues and matters of which a foreign investor or company should be aware of and have a good understanding of the applicable working conditions and working environment in the respective jurisdictions. In order to keep this guide really practical and easy to read, generalisations and simplifications are used but it goes without saying that the book is not a substitute for specific legal advice on specific labour law related matters.
Practitioners’ Guide for Real Estate in Europe A practical guide for international investors, managers and lawyers in English about real estate matters in most of the relevant economies in Continental Europe. The guide, written by experienced act legal real estate lawyers, offers short and practical answers to the usual questions asked by foreign investors with no experience in a particular country, enabling them to very quickly familiarize themselves with crucial legal, tax and practical aspects. In this comprehensive handbook we do not quote legal norms but briefly and comprehensively summarize the different aspects to be considered in the real estate field: Current and prospective developments Ownership of real estate and other rights in rem Land as security for financing Public law, planning, permits and environmental matters Pre-emption rights Development of real estate (construction and planning contracts) Leases of real estate Tax aspects Real estate transactions Distressed transactions, acquisition out of insolvency
What’s up CEE? All you need to know about real estate in CEE As a result of the collaboration of BNP Paribas Real Estate, act legal and other partners from different market sectors, „What’s up CEE?“ report provides readers with an insight into the main economic indicators and trends occurring across the region’s countries and the various sectors of the real estate market. In addition, the publication highlights the trends prevailing on the labour market and gives readers the opportunity to learn about the legal changes that had taken place in the commercial real estate sector in the region. As part of the report, act legal shares its insights into the trends prevailing on the commercial real estate market in Central and Eastern Europe and provides a commentary on the recent legal and tax changes that may be of interest from investors’ point of view.
