Articles from Naomi Dura

1. Dec 2025 Two cabinets are required—the transfer of customer data in compliance with data protection laws when buying or selling business operations as an asset deal

There are two ways to buy or sell a business:- Either you buy or sell the company’s shares (known as a “share deal”), or- You buy or sell the individual tangible and intangible assets used in the company’s business operations (known as an “asset deal”).

Corporate law, M&A
1. Sep 2025 Received a discrepancy notice from the Transparency Register—what should I do?

A letter from Bundesanzeiger Verlag GmbH arrives on your desk with the subject line “Report of Discrepancy pursuant to Section 23a of the Money Laundering Act (GWG).”

Corporate law, M&A
26. Aug 2024 How to Successfully Navigate the Sale of Your Business – But How?

Selling a business presents numerous opportunities—but also pitfalls that can jeopardize its success. Learn which mistakes to avoid to ensure a smooth and profitable sale.

Corporate law, M&A
24. Feb 2023 Transition periods for registration with the Transparency Register are expiring

Although the Transparency Register was established just over five years ago, as of October 1, 2017, it remains largely unknown to business owners or is simply ignored. This neglect of the Transparency Register can be attributed primarily to the fact that many companies were exempt from the registration requirement due to the presumption of notification (Section 20 of the Money Laundering Act [GWG], old version).

Corporate law, M&A
15. Oct 2022 Changes Affecting Partnerships and Digitalization in Corporate Law

In mid-2021, the Bundestag approved the modernization of partnership law, which has far-reaching implications for the legal framework governing GbRs.

Corporate law, M&A
16. Oct 2020 Transparency Registry – An Underestimated Obligation

In 2017, the introduction of a transparency register was approved under the Anti-Money Laundering Act (AMLA). The transparency register is intended to reveal which natural persons are behind companies, foundations, or similar legal structures. The aim is to identify criminals who misuse legal structures for money laundering or terrorist financing.

Corporate law, M&A