Duty? Opportunity! Sustainability strategies for municipal utilities
03.04.24
The introduction of sustainability reporting obligations is currently on the agenda. The regulatory program of the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) comes into force in Germany on 6 July 2024. For the first time, large municipal utilities (GmbH/AG) will also be obliged to include a sustainability report in their management report.
What could be more obvious than combining the necessary with the useful and reporting on sustainable procurement? The state of Lower Saxony is setting a good example by recommending sustainable procurement to local authorities in an administrative regulation.
Particularly pleasing: Haver & Mailänder Rechtsanwälte Partnerschaftsgesellschaft mbB and its cooperation partner SBR-net Consulting AG are combining their expert knowledge to make municipalities safer, more resilient and more sustainable. Together, we offer practice-oriented advice on the individual circumstances, which sets out in detail and step-by-step which measures should be taken.
INTERNSHIP AT HAVER & MAILÄNDER - Before Easter, we said goodbye to our intern Lorenz Fischer, who spent the last few weeks getting to know our Dispute Resolution department.
Here is his summary: "I particularly enjoyed an exciting post-M&A arbitration and a hearing before the Chamber of Commerce in Nuremberg. Another highlight was the tour of the historic Hall 600, where the Nuremberg Trials took place. At the Career Breakfast at the law firm, as well as at the weekly lunch at the tennis club, we were able to have a very nice exchange with lawyers and trainees. I was entrusted with challenging, tailor-made tasks, learned a lot and had a lot of fun in the process. I am delighted that I was able to gain these exciting insights and experiences at Haver & Mailänder."
HAVER & MAILÄNDER wishes her all the best and every success in her upcoming exam preparation!
Leaders League Ranking 2024
22.03.24
We have good news to share: Haver & Mailänder has been rated as one of the best consultants for Germany 2024 in the field of law by the international evaluation agency Leaders League.
We were particularly highlighted in the following areas of expertise 👏 :
Congratulations to our top lawyers. This speaks for the outstanding competence and effectiveness of our colleagues in the area of disputes and transactions. Take a look at the profile of our colleagues to find out more about our their achievements!
BGH VS. GOOGLE: NEW DEVELOPMENTS IN THE PROTECTION OF TRADE SECRETS
18.03.24
BGH VS. GOOGLE: NEW DEVELOPMENTS IN THE PROTECTION OF TRADE SECRETS
A groundbreaking moment in antitrust law, illuminated by our expert: Prof. Dr. Ulrich Schnelle shares his insights in a brand new article on the recent Federal Court of Justice decision. Find out how the BGH determined the protection of trade and business secrets in the case against Google and what impact this has on the digital business landscape.
A must-read for anyone who wants to understand how competition and secrecy are balanced in the era of digitalization. Read here....
EU antitrust law changes and green innovation: sustainable cooperations are not automatically exempt from competition restrictions
18.03.24
EU ANTITRUST LAW CHANGES: SUSTAINABLE COOPERATION NOT AUTOMATICALLY FREE OF ANTITRUST LAW
The European Commission has changed the rules of the game with the new Chapter 9 in the Horizontal Guidelines on cooperation between competitors in pursuit of sustainable objectives. Find out how the latest changes in EU antitrust law could affect your sustainable business practices. This in-depth article provides an overview of the new rules and guidance on how to minimize compliance risks while effectively pursuing sustainability goals. Read here....
content: Banking Law: Active-Passive Method for Prepayment Penalties in Residential Real Estate Loan Agreements in Compliance with European Law State Aid Law / Cogeneration Developments in Semiconductors ("European Chips Act") Truck Cartel Distance Selling of Pharmaceuticals in brief: Miscellaneous
contact:
lawyer Dr. Thomas M. Grupp
Maître en droit (Aix-Marseille III)
phone.: +49 (0) 711/22744-69
tg@haver-mailaender.de
The Legal 500 (Legalease) Germany honors the antitrust practice group of HAVER & MAILÄNDER Rechtsanwälte in 2024.
26.02.24
'... The focus here is on procurements for the German Armed Forces, digitization projects and tenders in the pharmaceutical sector. With expertise in procurement structuring and litigation, the team is able to provide comprehensive support for innovative modernization projects, increasingly also at federal level....'_
The Legal 500 (Legalease) Germany quotes clients:
'Prof. Dr. Ulrich Schnelle: A great lawyer who understands the needs and situation of his clients. He works well under pressure and can chair large meetings effectively. He works well with Elisabeth Wyrembek, she is dedicated and great to work with.'
Five questions for our trainee lawyer Natalie Edelmann
22.02.24
"WHY HAVER & MAILÄNDER?"
In my opinion, the firm is the ideal size. The team is manageable in size, but large enough to gain a wide range of impressions. Haver & Mailänder also enjoys an excellent reputation.
"WHAT INSPIRED YOU TO PURSUE A CAREER IN LAW?"
As a child, I dreamed of a career as a wedding planner 💖 to bring the happiness I saw in happy couples to others. However, I was put off by the mathematical business courses on the event management course. Due to the versatility of law, which was pointed out to me during a study information day in Tübingen, I decided to study law. During my studies, I realized that you can also help people and make them happy in legal professions.
"WHAT ARE YOUR CAREER GOALS AFTER COMPLETING YOUR LEGAL CLERKSHIP?" I can clearly see myself working in antitrust law, data protection law, intellectual property law or criminal law. I see legal challenges in an automated future, particularly in the area of data protection law.
"WHAT HOBBIES INSPIRE YOU AND CONTRIBUTE TO YOUR PROFESSIONAL GROWTH?" As a lifeguard and swimming coach, I learned early on how to work in a team and take responsibility.
"WHAT HAS BEEN YOUR MOST INSPIRING LEGAL EXPERIENCE OR GREATEST PROFESSIONAL ACHIEVEMENT TO DATE?"
My voluntary work has been particularly inspiring.