Author: Dr. Philipp Grenzebach

Dr. Philipp Grenzebach advises financial and strategic investors on all aspects of corporate law and merger and acquisition (M&A) and real estate transactions, in particular private and public takeovers. He has deep knowledge of corporate reorganizations, as well as the governance and capital market compliance of capital-market oriented corporations. He furthermore focuses on the negotiation of complex contracts, especially investor and joint venture agreements.

Bafin consolidates administrative practice on takeover law in new circular

By Dr. Philipp Grenzebach | Annabelle Rau on 20. August, 2026

Posted In Acquisition and Takeover Act, BaFin, Capital Markets Law

On 18 August 2026, Bafin published a new circular on takeover law, which is intended to provide greater transparency regarding its administrative practice in the context of corporate takeovers.

EU Inc. – The truly European company structure

By Dr. Philipp Grenzebach | Annabelle Rau on 21. January, 2026

Posted In Banking Supervision, Crypto Regulation, EU, Financial Services, Finanzdienstleistungen

The announcement of a truly European company structure (“EU Inc.”) is not only a milestone in corporate law, but also a noteworthy signal for the financial services and FinTech ecosystem. A more uniform and frictionless corporate framework could shape how FinTechs, financial institutions and investors think about cross-border structuring, scaling and market entry within the EU. For anyone following regulatory developments in the financial services sector, this initiative is therefore well worth watching.