Governmental and Legal Environment

The research paper examines the influence of the European Court of Justice (ECJ) on German Corporate Law, focusing on key cases such as Daily Mail, Centros, Überseering, and Inspire Art. It explores the implications of these rulings on corporate governance and addresses whether the seat theory, a principle in German law regarding the location of a company's registered office, is applicable in light of ECJ decisions. The study provides a critical analysis of the intersection between European jurisprudence and national legal frameworks.