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ARTICLE · 29 NOVEMBER 2017

Andreas Löhdefink Writes Article On Insider Trading In Germany

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The article discusses insider trading, with a focus on the latest legal developments in this field at the EU and German level.

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Partner Andreas Löhdefink (Frankfurt-Mergers & Acquisitions) wrote an article titled "Greater Sensitivity Required – Current Situation on Insider Trading in Germany – No Established Jurisprudence on New Regime" in Börsen-Zeitung on November 25.

The article discusses insider trading, with a focus on the latest legal developments in this field at the EU and German level.

View full article in German, Greater Sensitivity Required – Current Situation on Insider Trading in Germany – No Established Jurisprudence on New Regime

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