Law firm ASMEI LAW Zhang is a German law firm based in Frankfurt with international focus. We provide legal advice to international corporations, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as managing directors and cooperate with law firms of various sizes and specializations as our cooperation partners.
- Neues Nachweisgesetz seit dem 1. August 2022: Bei neuen Arbeitsverhältnissen sollten Arbeitgeber schon am ersten Arbeitstag die wesentlichen Arbeitsbedingungen schriftlich aushändigen. Bei Arbeitsverhältnissen, die bereits vor dem 1. August 2022 bestanden haben, müssen Arbeitgeber die im Nachweisgesetz genannten wesentlichen Arbeitsbedingungen innerhalb von 7 Tagen nach der Aufforderung der Mitarbeiter aushändigen, es sei denn, dass ein schriftlicher Arbeitsvertrag die erforderlichen Angaben enthält.
- New Evidence Act in Germany since August 1, 2022: In the case of new employment relationships, employers should hand over the essential terms and conditions of employment in writing on the first day of employment. For employment relationships that already existed before August 1, 2022, employers must hand over the essential terms and conditions of employment specified in the German Evidence Act within 7 days of the employee's request, unless a written employment contract contains the required information.
- 自2022年8月1日起的德国新《证据法》：对于新的雇佣关系，雇主应该在工作的第一天就以书面形式交付基本的雇佣条款和条件。对于2022年8月1日之前已经存在的雇佣关系，雇主必须在雇员提出要求的7天内交付《证据法》中规定的基本雇佣条款和条件，除非书面雇佣合同包含所需信息。
- Neues Nachweisgesetz seit dem 1. August 2022: Bei neuen Arbeitsverhältnissen sollten Arbeitgeber schon am ersten Arbeitstag die wesentlichen Arbeitsbedingungen schriftlich aushändigen. Bei Arbeitsverhältnissen, die bereits vor dem 1. August 2022 bestanden haben, müssen Arbeitgeber die im Nachweisgesetz genannten wesentlichen Arbeitsbedingungen innerhalb von 7 Tagen nach der Aufforderung der Mitarbeiter aushändigen, es sei denn, dass ein schriftlicher Arbeitsvertrag die erforderlichen Angaben enthält.
- New Evidence Act in Germany since August 1, 2022: In the case of new employment relationships, employers should hand over the essential terms and conditions of employment in writing on the first day of employment. For employment relationships that already existed before August 1, 2022, employers must hand over the essential terms and conditions of employment specified in the German Evidence Act within 7 days of the employee's request, unless a written employment contract contains the required information.
- 自2022年8月1日起的德国新《证据法》：对于新的雇佣关系，雇主应该在工作的第一天就以书面形式交付基本的雇佣条款和条件。对于2022年8月1日之前已经存在的雇佣关系，雇主必须在雇员提出要求的7天内交付《证据法》中规定的基本雇佣条款和条件，除非书面雇佣合同包含所需信息。
You benefit from:
- my extensive experience from accompanying numerous greenfield investment activities as well as M&A transactions of international companies in Germany;
- my deep understanding of both Chinese and German culture, mentality and business behaviour;
- a pragmatic approach and tailor-made solutions.
When should you contact ASMEI LAW?
You work for an international company and want to expand business in Germany.
You are an investor and are looking for a strategic legal advisor and coordinator for your projects in Germany.
Your German company is in a growth phase. You are looking for professional legal support with international experience for day-to-day business.
You are an international group with a German subsidiary and attach great importance to compliance and good corporate governance.
You are an investor and would like to invest in a German company.
You are a shareholder of a German company and would like to sell your shares in the company.
You are appointed as managing director of a German GmbH and would like to have your MD service agreement legally reviewed before signing it.
You are looking for a German lawyer for corporate law or employment law with international experience as a permanent contact in Frankfurt or in Germany.
And, most importantly, you want to feel that you are in good hands with the law firm.
Contact ASMEI LAW – I, Ms. Ning Zhang, a German qualified lawyer from Frankfurt, am the ideal contact person for you.
About myself:
I:
- am a lawyer admitted to the bar in Germany and can therefore represent my client in German courts;
- have 15 years of professional experience in a large international law firm in Germany and I am therefore familiar with international business standards;
- have been living in Germany for more than 25 years and know the business behavior and processes in Germany;
- was born and raised in China and understand the Asian way of thinking;
- am fluent in Chinese, German and English and can communicate effectively with mybusiness partners, thus preventing possible misunderstandings;
- know the real needs of international investors, entrepreneurs and executives, and can work out a pragmatic solution with my clients, and
- have an extensive network of law firms of various sizes and specializations in Europe and Asia.
Please contact me.
Corporate
- Formation of new company
- Joint Venture
- M&A
- Company succession
- Transfer of company shares
- Amendment of Articles of Association
- Change of managing director
- Corporate Governance
- Supervisory Board & Advisory Board
- Rules of procedure for managing directors
- Disputes among shareholders
Litigation and Arbitration
- Cross-border commercial disputes
- Litigation before German courts
- Legal disputes with an international background
- Settlement of commercial disputes
- Post-M&A disputes
- Commercial disputes
- Legal disputes between companies
- Shareholder disputes
- Out-of-court dispute resolution
- Arbitration proceedings
Commercial Law
- Purchase agreement
- Commercial agent
- Commercial power of attorney / power of attorney
- E-Commerce / internet law
- General terms and conditions (AGB)
- Retention of title
- Legal disputes with customers, suppliers and competitors
Employment
- Employment contract
- Managing director contract / service agreement
- Non-compete clause
- Bonus and management bonus
- Fixed-term employment contract
- Termination / dismissal
- Severance pay
- Termination agreement
- Dispatching of employees
- EU Blue Card
- Work permit for foreign employees
strategic legal advisor for interational group
- Preparation before the kick-off of a project in Germany or Europe
- Coordination between different participants of a project in Germany or Europe
- Follow-up after the closing of a project
Back Office - Chinese Expertise
- Solving problems with legal and intercultural skills
- External China desk or vacation rescue for large law firm
- Support of Chinese or German companies during important meetings / negotiations
External legal department for SMEs
- Represent the company externally
- Taking care of correspondence
- Drafting contracts with customers, suppliers
- Negotiating contracts with business partners
- Drafting managing director contracts / service agreement and employment contracts
- Setting up a company
- Capital increase
COMPANION FOR INDIVIDUALS
- Advice on your way to self-employment
- Advice for startups
- Review and negotiation of the managing director contract / service agreement
- Review of termination agreement
- Rights and duties of managing directors
- Liability of managing directors
What do you need to know as a foreign shareholder of a German limited liability company (GmbH) about German law so that you can properly exercise your rights within a reasonable framework?
What do you need to know as a foreign investor about German law before the start of a M&A transaction or a greenfield investment so that you do not have to experience any unpleasant surprises and can look forward to a smooth investment process?
What do you need to know as Head of HR from the head office abroad about German employment law so that you can gain a better insight into the German subsidiary?
As a foreign managing director of a German limited liability company (GmbH), what do you need to know about German law so that you can fulfil your duties lawfully and thereby avoid any personal liability?
For all those questions, I can provide legal training and give you an overview of German law.
