Dr Sven Ufe Tjarks

When it comes to cross-border litigation, the parties often choose international arbitration courts to decide the case. Arbitration clauses are in many cases already provided for in the respective contracts. One of the reasons for this preference is that the language of the proceedings of an arbitration tribunal can be chosen by the parties –...

As usual, the new year comes with numerous legal changes. Some initiatives that were originally intended to take effect at the beginning of the year have not yet been enacted. If and how these legislative proposals will still be implemented is currently unclear. Below, we aim to provide a concise overview of the most important...

A number of legislative changes have come into force since the beginning of the year, with more to follow in the course of 2025. Some legislative initiatives that were expected to take effect at the beginning of 2025 remain unimplemented due to the failure of the federal government. It is unclear whether and how these...