Since the previous edition of the Best Friends' Hydrogen Guide, significant steps have been taken towards the development of a low carbon hydrogen economy in Europe, driven by decarbonisation and

The summer break is slowly ending and most of us are faced with the inevitable return to the desk. So, besides the usual day-to-day, the question is: What to expect in EU competition law until

On 27 July 2023, the German Federal Court of Justice (FCJ) ruled that EU member states may rely on proceedings under § 1032 (2) of the German Code of Civil Procedure (ZPO) to determine the

Since the Russian invasion of Ukraine, numerous German and international companies have been withdrawn from or significantly reduced their activities in Russia. Those companies that have not taken an

The Ukraine conflict has led to a substantial curtailment of the gas deliveries from Russia, resulting in high prices on the gas market. Since the risk of the situation deteriorating further cannot be

Since the Russian invasion of Ukraine, numerous German and international banks have been trying either to reduce their exposure to Russia significantly or to withdraw from the country altogether.

The reasons for (partially) withdrawing from Russia are manifold. Such a measure may be necessary, for example, to avoid reputational damage or an expropriation by the Russian government. The fact

Over the last few years, aspects relating to sustainability and the ESG criteria have turned into critical factors for commercial enterprises to consider, and as a result supervisory board agendas

The summer break is slowly ending and most of us are faced with the inevitable return to the desk. So, besides the usual day-to-day, the question is: What to expect in EU competition law until

On 27 July 2023, the German Federal Court of Justice (FCJ) ruled that EU member states may rely on proceedings under § 1032 (2) of the German Code of Civil Procedure (ZPO) to determine the

On the last day before the summer recess, the German Bundestag passed the law implementing the EU Representative Actions Directive. For the first time, it will be possible to sue directly for damages

Hengeler Mueller is delighted to announce that Oda Christiane Goetzke (M&A, Düsseldorf), Maike Hölty (M&A/Venture Capital/Infrastructure, Berlin) and Philipp Otto Neideck (Antitrust,

Our partner Peter Weyland passed away on 31 August 2022 after a long illness. We have lost more than a partner and colleague; he was also a true friend and mentor to many of us.Peter spent his entire

On 1 July 2022 Thomas Müller and Bernd Wirbel took up their roles as new Hengeler Mueller co-managing partners succeeding Georg Frowein and Rainer Krause, whose scheduled term ends after four

Hengeler Mueller has committed itself to supporting the "Unser Wald" (our forest) reforestation campaign organised by HessenForst, a state enterprise entrusted with the management and care