We solve complex challenges in business law quickly and sensibly. We draw on our extensive experience, both nationally and internationally. We are a young team, dynamic and close to current issues.

Our clients are decision-makers in companies and individual investors. They are looking not only for excellent legal advice, but also for dedicated counsel to work together in a spirit of trust and as part of their team.

We provide the highest quality of service in legal advice, both in our core area of expertise and in other areas with our deep network of advisors.

Focus


Transactions

  • We assist investors and companies with venture and growth financing rounds, including convertible loan agreements, venture debt and equity.
  • As strong negotiators, we advise on mergers & acquisitions (share deals, asset deals) and secondary sales.

Company and Corporate Law

  • We advise all company sizes (seed round, Series A–F, mid and large companies) throughout their lifecycle, from company formation to founder exit
  • Mandates include employee participation programs (ESOP/VSOP), capital raises, preparing for board and general meetings and restructuring.
  • We advise foreign clients (e.g. from the USA, UK, Singapore, Africa, China) with their market entry, investment and legal planning.
  • We represent our clients in shareholder and other disputes. We seek the best possible outcomes for our clients, whether it is settling a dispute out of court to minimize legal fees, or pursue a case until its ultimate conclusion.

Entrepreneurs and Private Clients

  • We advise directors and board members on compliance, managers’ liability (D&O) and employment matters.
  • We are a one-stop shop for entrepreneurs, founders and angels in their business and personal affairs. Our clients appreciate knowing that all of their matters are in trusted hands.
  • We optimize holding structures, advise on investments, real estate acquisitions and assist with estate, succession and emergency planning.

Our focus

  • We assist investors and companies with venture and growth financing rounds,
    including convertible loan agreements, venture debt, and equity.
  • As strong negotiators, we advise on mergers & acquisitions (share deals, asset
    deals) and secondary sales.

  • We advise all company sizes (seed round, Series A–F, mid and large
    companies) throughout their lifecycle, from company formation to founder exit
  • Mandates include employee participation programs (ESOP/VSOP), capital
    raises, board and general meetings and restructuring.
  • We advise foreign clients (e.g. from the USA, UK, Singapore, Africa, China)
    with their market entry, investment and legal planning.
  • We represent our clients in shareholder and other disputes. We seek the best
    possible outcomes for our clients, whether it is settling a dispute out of courts
    to minimize legal fees, or pursue a case until its ultimate conclusion.

  • We advise directors and board members on compliance, managers’ liability
    (D&O) and employment matters.
  • We are a one-stop shop for entrepreneurs, founders and angels in their business
    and personal affairs. Our clients appreciate knowing that all of their matters are
    in trusted hands.
  • We optimize holding structures, advise on investments, real estate acquisitions
    and assist with estate, succession and emergency planning.

What makes us better?


Transparency

  • We value transparency in everything we do – in our communications and cost estimates, in our contracts and in our proposed solutions. Our mission is always the same: to solve your problems in a cost- and time-efficient manner.
  • We answer your questions efficiently, reaching the heart of the issue quickly and presenting options in an understandable manner. You will receive clear, personalized and actionable recommendations (not just legal opinions).

Eye Level

  • We are entrepreneurs ourselves. We have a deep understanding of business issues and understand your perspective from our own experience as in-house counsel. We therefore advise as we would advise ourselves.
  • For many clients, we have been strategic advisors and trusted counsel for many years and are an extension of their team. For some, we have become close personal friends, advising them and their families on all legal matters. We are happy to do so for the decades to come.

Pragmatism

  • We offer pragmatic solutions and warn against excessive complexity when deemed unnecessary. We manage your risks effectively and assist in fair, judicious outcomes.
  • Our fee structure is designed with long-term partnership in mind.
  • We are committed to the highest levels of confidentiality, known for reliability and discretion.

Our Experience


250+ financing rounds
(investors and companies)


Ongoing advice to funds and investment companies
on financing rounds,
portfolio management and exits


Multitude of M&A transactions including share purchase, asset purchase, cross-border deals, real estate and non-performing loans


Ongoing advice to an investor in the acquisition of medical practices


Foreign investors

  • Restructuring of a German technologie company to Singapore
  • German investments for a Chinese-American group
  • Corporate venture capital for a leading Japanese insurance company

Dispute Resolution

  • Company withdrawals
  • Vesting disputes
  • Corporate dispute in the context of an international joint venture for the establishment of a satellite network (arbitration)


250+ financing rounds
(investors and companies)


Ongoing advice to funds and investment companies
on financing rounds, portfolio
management and exits


Multitude of M&A transactions

including share purchase, asset purchase, cross-border
deals, real estate and non-performing loans


Ongoing advice to an investor in the acquisition of medical practices


Foreign investors

  • Restructuring of a German technology company to Singapore
  • German investments for a Chinese-American group
  • Corporate venture capital for a leading Japanese insurance company

Dispute Resolution

  • Company withdrawals
  • Vesting disputes
  • Corporate dispute in the context of an international joint venture for the
    establishment of a satellite network (arbitration)

DR. CLAUDIO KÜHN
Lawyer

  • Studied law at the Universities of Mainz, Lausanne, Munich and Regensburg (PhD); legal traineeship in Berlin, including a station at the German Foreign Office
  • Worked in leading business law firms in Germany, Turkey and China
  • Practical experience as general counsel of an international start-up of Rocket Internet
  • Holder of various management positions and former chairman of the supervisory board of a stock corporation

+49 173 8285 937

claudio.kuehn@kxp-law.de

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JULIANA CHRIST
Lawyer

  • Studied law at the Universities of Mannheim and Bergen with additional training in business and economics (LL.B.); legal traineeship in Stuttgart and Berlin
  • Worked in leading business law firms

+49 151 7203 7176

juliana.christ@kxp-law.de

Linkedin

  • Studied law at the Universities of Mainz, Lausanne, Munich and Regensburg (PhD); legal traineeship in Berlin, including a station at the German Foreign Office
  • Worked in leading business law firms in Germany, Turkey and China
  • Practical experience as general counsel of an international start-up of Rocket Internet
  • Holder of various management positions and former chairman of the supervisory board of a stock corporation

+49 173 8285 937

claudio.kuehn@kxp-law.de

Linkedin

  • Studied law at the Universities of Mannheim and Bergen with additional training in
    business and economics (LL.B.). Legal traineeship in Stuttgart and Berlin
  • Worked in leading business law firms

+49 151 7203 7176

juliana.christ@kxp-law.de

Linkedin

Prior to KXP, our lawyers have trained at renowned law firms, including CMS, Dentons, Hengeler Mueller, Wagner Arbitration and Weitnauer.

Our clients are typically referrals from previous clients or colleagues. KXP is regularly recommended in professional rankings. Since 2021, the firm has been listed in “Best Lawyers in Germany”. Claudio Kühn, the firm’s founder, is recognized as a leading lawyer in venture capital by the Handelsblatt.

We regularly lecture and publish on business law topics. We were involved in the drafting of model exit agreements for start-ups by the German Standards Setting Institute (GESSI).

We are a member of the American Chamber of Commerce, the British Chamber of Commerce, the German Institution of Arbitration (DIS) and the Business Angels Network Germany (BAND).

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Prior to KXP, our lawyers have trained at renowned law firms, including CMS, Dentons, Hengeler Mueller, Wagner Arbitration and Weitnauer.

Our clients are typically referrals from previous clients or colleagues. KXP is regularly recommended in professional rankings. Since 2021, the firm has been listed in “Best Lawyers in Germany”. Claudio Kühn, the firm’s founder, is recognized as a leading lawyer in venture capital by the Handelsblatt.

Best Lawyers - Firm Logo 1

We regularly lecture and publish on business law topics. We were involved in the drafting of model exit agreements for start-ups by the German Standards Setting Institute (GESSI).

We are a member of the American Chamber of Commerce, the British Chamber of Commerce, the German Institution of Arbitration (DIS) and the Business Angels Network Germany (BAND).

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