Deadlocks in a GmbH
Deadlocks between shareholders are often the starting point of conflicts that are difficult to resolve.
Not infrequently, they escalate into costly, emotionally charged disputes – with serious economic consequences for the company.
This makes it all the more important to take precautions at an early stage:
“Look before you leap.”
Ideally, articles of association or shareholders’ agreements contain clear mechanisms for resolving deadlock situations.
The article examines the current legal framework and case law and presents – depending on the objective – various solution approaches, such as creating clear majority structures, dissolving the company, or excluding a shareholder.
The full article was published in:
SWK Steuer- und Wirtschaftskartei, SWK Issue 35/2025, p. 1482, Linde Verlag
