Karl-Heinz Schwindt

I am an expert in corporate law and compliance, combining comprehensive knowledge, many years of experience, and "craftsmanship" and understanding how to apply it. Consulting in corporate law is among my recognized core competencies. I am experienced in solving difficult issues and managing complex projects.

I advise companies of all sizes and legal forms, their bodies and shareholders — medium-sized family businesses and partnerships as well as large corporations and conglomerates.

My consulting spectrum is comprehensive. It covers all phases of a company — from formation to questions and measures of ongoing corporate management to restructuring and liability issues.

I advise you in the preparation and execution of shareholder and general meetings, changes in management, and among the group of shareholders. I assist in the design and execution of capital measures as well as corporate and restructuring legal structural measures, and support you in conflicts within the shareholder circle.

References

"This balance of professional experience, in-depth knowledge, good personal skills, and sound judgement is rare to find and makes Karl-Heinz different. Would also go to him for personal counsel."
Head of Legal of a UK energy and utility company

"I can unreservedly recommend Mr. Schwindt. He knows how to make complex legal requirements understandable and manageable."
Managing Director of a globally operating medium-sized company (Sensor Technology)

"The collaboration with Mr. Schwindt during the restructuring of our corporate group was excellent. His experience and strategic support paved the way for our successful expansion."
Shareholder-Managing Director of a family business (Automotive)

"As a start-up, we rely on advisors in our dynamic scene who are not only competent but also understand the speed and flexibility of our industry. Mr. Schwindt is such an advisor - reliable, competent, and always one step ahead."
CEO of an IT Start-Up

Industry Knowledge

• Energy Industry

• Automotive

• Chemical Industry

• Market Data Service Providers

• Manufacturing Industry

Professional Experience

• 2025 – present Head of "Corporate & Compliance", INN.LAW, Düsseldorf

• 2024 – present Founder and Owner, SCHWINDT.LAW, Krefeld

• 2021 – 2023 Head of Compliance, RWE Renewables GmbH/RWE Offshore Wind GmbH, Essen

• 2017 – 2021 Legal Counsel ("Corporate, Capital Market and Civil Law"), RWE Aktiengesellschaft, Essen

• 2014 – 2017 Legal Counsel ("CoE Legal & Compliance, Corporate Law"), RWE Group Business Services GmbH, Essen

• 2009 – 2014 Legal Counsel ("M&A, Corporate and Civil Law"), RWE Supply & Trading GmbH, Essen

• 2002 – 2008 Rechtsanwalt/Salary Partner, Beiten Burkhardt, Düsseldorf

• 1999 – 2002 Rechtsanwalt/Associate, Beiten Burkhardt, Düsseldorf

• 1999 – Admission as Rechtsanwalt (Attorney at Law), Düsseldorf

Lectures

• WSF Business Seminars GmbH (Handelsblatt Group)

  • "Basics of International Contract Design"

  • "Contract Law in Sales"

  • "Supply Contracts and Terms and Conditions in National and International Contract Practice"

  • "Rights and Duties of the Attorney-in-fact"

• Corporate Campus



  • "The GmbH Managing Director: Responsibility, Liability, Rights"

• BeckAkademie Seminars (Publisher C.H. Beck)

  • "Purchasing Law: Contract Design"

Publications

• Schulte/Schwindt/Kuhn "Joint Ventures – National and International Joint Ventures", Publisher C.H. Beck 2009

Interests

• Cinema

Working Languages

• German

• English (business fluent)

• French and Spanish (each with good basic knowledge)