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As with a good marriage, there are also a number of legal aspects to consider in a partnership between the public sector and a start-up. Start-ups can easily dock onto public companies in particular. KPMG Law expert Barbara Kathrin Buhr explains what local authorities need to know to ensure a successful partnership.
“In particular, cooperation on a company law basis can be considered as a form of cooperation.”
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