
Effective corporate governance is the foundation of sustainable business performance. Qunelio advises boards of directors, management teams, and controlling shareholders on governance structures that balance accountability with operational agility.
Our governance practice covers the full lifecycle of corporate relationships — from founding shareholder agreements through IPO readiness and ongoing board advisory. We help organisations implement best-practice frameworks aligned with German Private Events Code, UK Private Events Code, and EU Shareholder Rights Directive requirements.
Whether you are establishing a new entity, restructuring ownership, or preparing for a public listing, our partners provide practical guidance that protects stakeholder interests while enabling strategic decision-making.

Qunelio's M&A practice is recognised for delivering transaction certainty in complex, multi-jurisdictional deals. We represent strategic acquirers, private equity funds, venture capital investors, and corporate sellers across the full deal spectrum — from €5 million bolt-on acquisitions to €500 million platform investments.
Our deal teams integrate legal due diligence, regulatory clearance strategy, transaction structuring, and post-merger integration planning into a seamless advisory process. We maintain dedicated workstreams for employment law, IP transfer, real estate, and tax coordination to eliminate gaps that delay closing.
For restructuring engagements, we advise insolvency-adjacent situations, distressed M&A, and voluntary reorganisations under German UmwG and EU restructuring frameworks, always prioritising value preservation and stakeholder communication.

Regulatory compliance is not a checkbox exercise — it is a strategic capability that protects licence to operate and enables market access. Qunelio's regulatory team monitors evolving legislation across financial services, data protection, anti-money laundering, and sector-specific licensing regimes.
We design compliance programmes that are proportionate to your organisation's risk profile and scalable as you grow. Our approach combines policy development, staff training, monitoring systems, and incident response protocols into integrated frameworks that withstand regulatory scrutiny.
From GDPR implementation and BaFin licensing applications to AML programme audits and whistleblower policy development, we provide end-to-end regulatory counsel that keeps your organisation ahead of enforcement trends.

When business relationships break down, Qunelio provides strategic dispute resolution counsel that prioritises commercial outcomes over procedural victories. Our disputes team handles high-value commercial litigation, international arbitration, and complex mediation across ICC, LCIA, and DIS rules.
We assess every dispute through a commercial lens: what is the true economic exposure, what are the reputational implications, and what resolution path delivers the best outcome for your business objectives? This pragmatic approach has saved our clients millions in avoided litigation costs and preserved critical business relationships.
Our team includes certified mediators and experienced trial advocates, enabling us to pivot seamlessly between negotiation, alternative dispute resolution, and full litigation as circumstances require.
Choose the engagement model that best fits your organisation's needs and budget.
| Feature | Advisory | Retainer | Full Counsel |
|---|---|---|---|
| Initial consultation | Included | Included | Included |
| Scope of work | Defined project | Ongoing monthly | Comprehensive |
| Response time | 48 hours | 24 hours | 2 hours (partner) |
| Dedicated team | Associate + Partner review | Named associate | Full deal team |
| Document review | Project-based | Up to 20 hrs/month | Unlimited |
| Board attendance | — | Quarterly | Monthly |
| Regulatory monitoring | — | Basic alerts | Full dashboard |
| Starting from | €4,500 | €8,500/month | Custom quote |