Your Challenge
Expanding into the German market can be a daunting task for Israeli start-ups. The complexities of navigating a new legal landscape, understanding local regulations, and ensuring compliance with various laws can be overwhelming. Key challenges include mastering the complexities in legal structures, taxation, employment laws, and intellectual property protection. Navigating the German tax system, understanding employee-friendly laws, and ensuring compliance with GDPR and other regulations are crucial. Additionally, cultural differences and legal nuances can impact business operations and negotiations.
Our Solution
At Osborne Clarke, we understand the unique challenges Israeli start-ups face when expanding into the German market. Our comprehensive venture capital services are designed to provide you with the legal expertise and support you need to succeed. We help you choose the right legal entity, plan your taxes effectively, and understand German employment laws. Our team ensures your intellectual property is protected, your IT practices comply with the latest regulations, and your data protection meets GDPR standards. We review your commercial contracts, help you comply with industry-specific regulations, and provide strategic advice for market entry. By partnering with Osborne Clarke, you gain access to a wealth of knowledge and experience that can help you navigate the complexities of the German market with confidence. Join us at the Europe Days 2025 conference to meet top European businesses, investors, and ecosystem leaders, and take the first step towards successful expansion into Germany, Switzerland, and Austria.
Contact us to start your success story in Germany
Dana Alpar advises national and international investors, funds, technology-driven companies, and start-ups from early-stage to exit on venture capital and M&A transactions as well as other corporate matters.
A focus of Dana’s work is providing legal guidance to venture capital funds, start-ups, and large corporations in technology-driven industries. She represents clients from Europe, USA and Asia.
Following her studies in Heidelberg with a special focus on corporate law, she obtained her LL.M. in Law and Technology in Tel Aviv. During her legal traineeship, she clerked, among others, at the specialized chamber for capital markets at the Regional Court of Berlin, at the Data Protection Authority of Berlin and in the corporate department of an international law firm. Dana was admitted to the bar in June 2020 and has since been working as an Associate at Osborne Clarke.
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Our core competencies
- Corporate Structure
Advising on the selection of the most suitable legal entity for operations in Germany, such as a GmbH or a branch office, considering liability, taxation, and administrative requirements.
- Taxation
Understanding the German tax system, including corporate tax, VAT, and double taxation treaties between Germany and Israel, as well as strategic tax planning to avoid unexpected liabilities.
- Employment Law
Knowledge of German employment laws, which are generally employee-friendly, including contracts, working hours, minimum wage, social security contributions, and termination procedures.
- Intellectual Property
Protecting IP rights in Germany by registering trademarks, patents, and designs with the German Patent and Trademark Office (DPMA) or through the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) for broader protection.
- Information Technology
Ensuring compliance with the latest European regulations, such as the AI Act.
- Data Protection
Complying with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), which governs data privacy and protection in the EU, including obtaining consent for data collection, ensuring data security, and appointing a Data Protection Officer if necessary.
- Commercial Contracts
Carefully drafting and reviewing commercial contracts to ensure compliance with German law, including agreements with suppliers, customers, and partners.
- Regulatory Compliance
Identifying and complying with industry-specific regulations, which can vary significantly depending on the sector (e.g., healthcare, finance, technology).
- Market Entry Strategy
Considering the legal implications of different market entry strategies, such as joint ventures, partnerships, or acquisitions, and conducting thorough due diligence.
