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A cease-and-desist letter over a faulty imprint, the question of personal liability as a managing director, or a contract that needs reviewing before you sign — as a civil-law-focused firm based in Landkreis Ebersberg and Rosenheim/Wasserburg, I advise business owners, founders, and private individuals personally and in plain language.

Cease-and-desist letters, contract review, managing director liability — your contract law

Whether you’ve received a cease-and-desist letter as a business owner, want your T&Cs or imprint drafted to be legally sound, or need to clarify liability questions as a managing director — in contract law, one thing matters above all: fast, informed action, before a formality turns into an expensive dispute.

How I can help you

Imprint requirements and managing director liability in detail

Imprint requirements: Websites and commercial digital services must maintain a complete imprint — the name and address of the establishment, contact options, and, for corporations, the commercial register number and authorised representatives (§ 5 DDG, the successor provision to the former § 5 TMG). If a mandatory item is missing, the imprint is open to a cease-and-desist letter — fixing it is usually simple once you know what matters.

T&Cs for your online shop: General terms and conditions are pre-drafted contract terms that you present to your customers when a contract is formed (§ 305 Abs. 1 BGB). They must be effectively incorporated and must not place the customer at an unreasonable disadvantage (§ 307 Abs. 1 BGB) — otherwise individual clauses are invalid and the contract is governed by statute in that respect.

Managing director liability: A GmbH managing director who breaches the duty of care of a prudent businessperson is personally liable to the company for damages (§ 43 Abs. 1, 2 GmbHG). There are also specific liability risks, for example for payments made after the company became insolvent. I advise you preventively, so it never gets that far.

New: accessibility requirements (BFSG)

Since 28 June 2025, the Barrierefreiheitsstärkungsgesetz (BFSG, the Accessibility Strengthening Act) has required many website operators to be accessible — anyone affected who does nothing risks a cease-and-desist letter. I carry out a binding check of whether your website is affected and guide you, on a legally sound basis, all the way to an accessibility statement. More on the Accessibility Requirements (BFSG) page.

Why a local firm

Short distances within Landkreis Ebersberg and Rosenheim/Wasserburg, personal availability for founders and business owners on the ground, and video consultations on request — without you having to install any software of your own.

Frequently asked questions

I've received a cease-and-desist letter over my imprint or T&Cs — what now?
Don't sign the enclosed cease-and-desist declaration without having it checked — many pre-drafted declarations go further than legally necessary and tie you in for the long term. I check whether the alleged breach actually exists, whether the letter is formally justified, and if needed draft a modified declaration. Deadlines in such letters are usually short — act quickly.
What must be in my website's imprint to avoid fines?
Service providers must, among other things, keep the name and address of their establishment easily recognisable, directly accessible, and permanently available, along with contact details and, for corporations, further information such as the commercial register entry and authorised representatives (§ 5 Digitale-Dienste-Gesetz, DDG — the successor provision to the former § 5 TMG). I check your imprint for completeness.
When is a GmbH managing director personally liable?
Managing directors must exercise the care of a prudent businessperson; if they culpably breach their duties, they are personally liable to the company for damages (§ 43 Abs. 1, 2 GmbH-Gesetz), for example for breaches of duty in day-to-day business. There are also specific liability provisions, for instance for payments made after the company became insolvent. I advise you on how to avoid liability risks.
What does legal representation in contract law cost?
Fees are calculated under the statutory rates of the German Lawyers' Fees Act (RVG); I only agree an hourly rate at your express request. For cease-and-desist matters as a consumer, your legal expenses insurance often covers the cost — I submit the coverage request on your behalf. I discuss the specific framework transparently at our first meeting.

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