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EU Packaging Rules Enter a New Phase: What Businesses Need to Know About the PPWR

Regulation (EU) 2025/40 on packaging and packaging waste (PPWR) is reshaping the regulatory framework for products placed on the European Union market. Applying from 12 August 2026, the Regulation introduces harmonised requirements intended to reduce packaging waste, improve circularity and make compliance more consistent across Member States. Its impact extends well beyond packaging manufacturers: importers, […]

M&A Deal Essentials: Post-Closing Matters in M&A Transactions: The Deal Doesn’t End at Closing

For most business owners, closing feels like the finish line. The purchase price has been paid, ownership has transferred, and the months of negotiations, diligence exercises, and documentation finally come to an end. Understandably, many clients are ready to move on and focus on the next chapter.  In practice, however, a well-executed transaction is not […]

From Centros to Brexit: How UK Limited Companies Risk Losing Their Limited Liability in Continental Europe

For more than two decades, the English private limited company (Ltd.) represented one of the most successful examples of regulatory competition within Europe. Entrepreneurs across Germany, Austria, the Netherlands and other continental jurisdictions increasingly opted to incorporate in the United Kingdom while conducting virtually all business activities elsewhere. This phenomenon was made possible by a […]

Proposed Changes to Hungary’s KATA Regime from 2027

The planned reform would expand eligibility, restore corporate invoicing and improve the social security position of full-time small taxpayers. The Hungarian Government has proposed a substantial revision of the itemised tax for small taxpayers (KATA) from 2027. The draft would reopen the regime to pensioners, university students and part-time entrepreneurs. The fixed monthly tax would […]

Our Barcelona Office Now Serves Clients in Spanish and Catalan

Strengthening our cross-border legal capabilities through a multilingual presence in Barcelona We are pleased to announce that, through our Barcelona office, our legal services are now also available to clients in Spanish and Catalan. This development further strengthens our international practice and enables us to provide clear, commercially focused legal advice in the language best […]

Could Hungary’s new wealth tax be unconstitutional?

What Germany’s wealth tax, the case law of the Hungarian Constitutional Court and European law may mean for the new plans Key point: A wealth tax is most probably not unconstitutional as such. The decisive factors include equal and transparent valuation, legal certainty and a proportionate burden. Hungary is currently discussing the introduction of a […]

Hungarian wealth tax from 2027? What German businesses and investors should consider

The Hungarian Government has announced plans to introduce a wealth tax from 1 January 2027. Based on the published outline, the portion of net wealth above HUF 1 billion may be taxed annually at 1%, with a rate of 1.5% announced for wealth above HUF 100 billion. The potential scope may include real estate, investments, […]

Hungarian wealth tax from 2027? What should entrepreneurs with Dubai interests consider?

Recently announced government plans indicate that Hungary may introduce a new wealth tax from 1 January 2027. According to the announcement, an annual rate of 1% may apply to the portion of net wealth exceeding HUF 1 billion, while a rate of 1.5% may apply above HUF 100 billion. The proposed scope may include real […]

Hungarian Wealth Tax from 2027? What Turkish Entrepreneurs with Interests in Hungary Should Consider

The Hungarian Government has announced plans to introduce a new wealth tax from 1 January 2027. Based on publicly reported proposals, the tax may apply to net wealth exceeding HUF 1 billion, with a higher rate potentially applicable to very substantial fortunes. While the final legislation has not yet been published, the announcement has already […]

M&A Deal Essentials: Control Room: Why Every Deal Needs a Clear Information Directory

From the outside, successful transactions often appear surprisingly straightforward. The parties negotiate the SPA, agree the purchase price, complete due diligence, and eventually reach closing. When the deal is announced, it can seem as though everything simply came together at the right moment. In reality, many transactions close smoothly because the parties have been actively […]