Claims against big corporations based on international law, whether connected to climate change and environmental matters or human rights violations by suppliers, are on the rise.

Digital Twins are created when a physical object or a business process is recreated digitally. Using digital twins, we can simulate how an object would interact with its environment or how a business process would change due to changed parameters.

The key measures envisaged include the proposal for a so-called "Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism" – or CBAM for short – for selected sectors, scheduled for 2021 in the context of a re-newal of the Energy Tax Directive.

The number of insolvent hospitals is growing. Inflation and rising personnel and energy costs are putting increasing pressure on hospitals.

Sustainability is no longer a trend, but a reality – also for companies. There is a growing corporate awareness that a comprehensive sustainability approach offers economic benefits in the long run...

In an era where the number of insolvencies is on the rise, a growing number of claimants involved in ongoing court proceedings are faced with the question: "What will happen to my lawsuit if the opposing party becomes insolvent?"

On 11 January 2024, Singapore's Minister for Trade and Industry and Malaysia's Minister of Economy signed a memorandum of understanding

The new Product Liability Directive was published in the Official Journal of the European Union on 18 November 2024. It will enter into force on 8 December 2024, that is, 20 days after its publication.

In its judgment of 23 July 2024, the Second Civil Senate of the German Federal Court of Justice (Bundesgerichtshof – BGH) dealt with two key issues.

Illumina-Grail Merger: The European Court of Justice ("ECJ") nullifies the European Commission's decision accepting referrals to review a proposed merger by national competition authorities lacking...

In its judgment of 19 July 2024 (case 6 U 101/23), the Cologne Higher Regional Court dealt once more with the procurement of masks by the federal government by means of what is known as the open-house procedure.

In this second part of our blog series "Bank guarantees in international trade," we look at the options available to the guarantee creditor.

In international trade, bank guarantees are indispensable. They play a crucial role, helping to minimise the risk of non-payment or non-performance and strengthen trust between the parties.

Private Equity Comparative Guide for the jurisdiction of Germany, check out our comparative guides section to compare across multiple countries

The summer is behind us. Everyone is back from their holidays. It's the time of year when strategies are developed and new projects are initiated.

The EURO 2024 in Germany is inspiring us and we are enjoying the summer. Many of us are already looking forward to the upcoming holidays – a time of relaxation, travel and family.

Previously, the Court of Cassation refused to accept evidence that was obtained unfairly. However, it has now changed its position and is thus complying with European law

Spring has finally arrived. We are pleased to present you with the first edition of our newsletter for the current calendar year.