§ 181 BGB und die organschaftliche Vertretung von Kapitalgesellschaften

»Section 181 of the German Civil Code and the Director as Agent of the Company«

Because of the complex legal framework applicable to a director's acting as agent of a company, Section 181 of the German Civil Code, pertaining to self-dealing, causes particular difficulties. The author analyzes the arising legal questions and develops practice-oriented solutions. Additionally, the author illustrates deficiencies of the provision as well as consequences for the legal profession and identifies a possible approach for reform.