Schalast | Directors' & Officers' Liability (including D&O Insurance)

"We help directors, officers and supervisory board members manage liability risks and protect their interests in distressed and insolvency situations."

Managing directors, board members and supervisory bodies face heightened duties and liability exposure during periods of financial distress. We provide comprehensive advice on insolvency-related obligations, liquidity management, compliance requirements and risk mitigation strategies, as well as the assertion and defence of claims in both judicial and out-of-court proceedings.

Challenges

• Personal liability exposure of managing directors and board members in restructuring and insolvency scenarios.
• Protection through Directors' & Officers' (D&O) insurance.
• Managing avoidance actions, liability claims and damages claims.

Our Services

• Advising on preventive measures to minimise liability risks.
• Advising on early crisis detection obligations under Section 1 StaRUG and IDW S 16.
• Representing clients in liability disputes and proceedings.
• Reviewing and optimising D&O insurance coverage.
• Advising on D&O insurance claims and coverage issues, including compliance with policyholder obligations in liability cases.