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Oppenhoff provided comprehensive legal advice to Pilatus Flugzeugwerke AG on the acquisition of Air Alliance GmbH.

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Mit dem am 30. März 2026 verkündeten BRUBEG hat der deutsche Gesetzgeber nicht nur das „EU-Bankenpaket“ umgesetzt, sondern auch die Befugnisse der Versicherungs- und Finanzaufsicht ausgeweitet. Ziel dieser Gesetzesänderungen ist vor allem eine effektivere Sachverhaltsaufklärung, insbesondere in Fällen, in denen ein behördliches Auskunftsverlangen pflichtwidrig verweigert, verzögert oder verschleiert wird. Beaufsichtigte Unternehmen sollten sich auf die neuen Ermittlungsrisiken gezielt vorbereiten.

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Dr. Markus Rasner has been elected to the Executive Committee of the German Asia-Pacific Business Association (OAV).

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Oppenhoff continues to expand its advisory services in the insurance sector. Dr. Kai Goretzky joined the firm as a new partner at the Frankfurt office on April 1, 2026. He is joining from the Frankfurt office of Dentons, where he served as a partner heading the insurance law practice across Europe.

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With the acquisition of Bäckerei Kamps GmbH, Argos Fund is building a leading bakery group in Germany. Oppenhoff provided Argos Fund with comprehensive legal advice on the transaction.

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Oppenhoff remains one of the leading employers for lawyers in Germany in 2026. In the latest azur100 ranking, we were awarded four stars, placing us among the top tier of the German law firm market. This accolade underscores our commitment to combining excellent legal work with a sustainable and modern working environment.

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By acquiring Franz Fischer Spedition GmbH, Schenk Tanktransport has strengthened its position in the DACH region and expanded its presence in the European chemical logistics market. This marks Schenk’s fifth add-on acquisition since Argos Fund’s investment in 2021. Oppenhoff provided Argos and Schenk with comprehensive legal advice on the transaction.

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The military escalation in Iran is putting pressure on international supply chains and raising key legal questions for companies, such as risk distribution in the event of supply disruptions, the application of force majeure clauses, and the possible termination of contracts. Dr. Vanessa Pickenpack, attorney and partner at the commercial law firm Oppenhoff, explains the legal consequences for contracts in the context of international trade relations and outlines the options available to companies now.

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The current conflict in Iran is increasingly becoming a global economic risk, with immediate economic consequences for all companies involved along the supply chain. A key sign of this is the recent suspension of war risk coverage for voyages through the Strait of Hormuz by numerous international insurers.

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Oppenhoff provided comprehensive legal advice to the BMV Group on the acquisition of the Flosbach Group as part of an asset deal.

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Oppenhoff is further expanding its litigation practice in Cologne. Anna-Maria Quinke will join the team as counsel on 1 March 2026.

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Oppenhoff provided comprehensive legal advice to Ukrainian company Frontline Robotics on the establishment of the joint venture Quantum Frontline Industries with German company Quantum Systems GmbH.

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On 15 January 2026, the Bundestag passed the BwPBBG. Apart from a few minor adjustments, the draft adopted by the Bundestag corresponds to the draft bill.

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Oppenhoff is continuing its expansion strategy and is opening another office in Munich on 1 May 2026.

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With the RESourceEU Action Plan, the European Commission is providing a key industrial policy impetus to secure critical raw materials in Europe. The plan combines billions in funding opportu-nities with new regulatory requirements for companies along the entire value chain. This will par-ticularly affect industry, the recycling sector and the renewable energy sector. The following arti-cle classifies the objectives, funding targets, and regulatory implications of RESourceEU and shows how companies can already prepare themselves.

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With the acquisition of the laundry Wäscherei Alpenland and the industrial laundry Großwäscherei Witteler & Burkhardt, the Lavatio Group is continuing its growth course and further expanding its presence in the DACH region. Oppenhoff provided Lavatio with comprehensive legal advice on the transactions.

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Marc Häger took over as head of the retail and consumer goods sector group on 1 January 2026. He succeeds Jörn Kuhn, who has been the new chairman of Oppenhoff since the beginning of the year.

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Effective 1 January 2026, we are further developing our career structure. This will strengthen the visibility of our expertise, responsibility and experience, and reinforce our claim to providing excel-lent advice in the market.

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At the end of November, the Regional Court of Munich I conducted a large-scale hearing of evidence in 36 combined proceedings. The proceedings concern claims for damages against the members of the so-called truck cartel totaling over €500 million. Dr. Vanessa Pickenpack and Dr. Daniel Dohrn represent one of Europe's largest truck rental companies, TIP Trailer Services Germany GmbH.

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Disputes relating to grid connection and access rights are not uncommon. In Part 3 of our series, we explain how companies and grid operators can efficiently resolve disputes relating to rejections, delays or discrimination - whether in court, at the Federal Network Agency (BNetzA), or via the EEG | KWKG clearing house

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As the year draws to a close, we are issuing our last Focus on Labour Law for 2025 with its usual overview of important labour court decisions of the last few months and updates on new legislation. Read this issue to find out what is of particular practical importance for you right now!

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On 5 December 2025, the Bundestag (finally) passed the Second Act Strengthening Company Pensions (Betriebsrentenstärkungsgesetz II, BRSG II). The aim of the BRSG II is the necessary expansion of company pension schemes in Germany and it contains important new regulations. The Act will come into force in several stages from 1 January 2026. The most important points are summarised here.

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Anna-Catharina von Girsewald will be joining the circle of Oppenhoff’s equity partners with effect from 1 January 2026. Three further lawyers, David Falkowski (corporate and foundation law, compliance), Valentino Halim (IT and data protection) and Sebastian Gutmann (M&A, with a focus on the energy sector), have been appointed as salary partners.

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The commercial law firm Oppenhoff will be under new leadership with effect from 1 January 2026. Jörn Kuhn has been appointed the firm’s new chairman. He succeeds Myriam Baars-Schilling, who has chaired the partnership since 2020. The executive board will be completed by Marc Krischer and Dr. Markus Rasner, who are taking over from Dr. Jürgen Hartung and Dr. Harald Gesell.

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The EU Parliament has once again voted on the so-called Supply Chain Act and has opted for a significantly watered-down version. Nevertheless, supply chain compliance remains essential for companies.

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