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AI analyzes, makes recommendations, and helps make decisions. But who bears the consequences if it makes a mistake? KPMG Law experts Vincent Manthey and Sabrina …

The new 26-point action plan against tax and financial crime, issued by Germany’s finance and justice ministries, signals a shift toward tougher sanctions, closer interagency…

In July 2026, the Federal Ministry of Finance (BMF) and the Federal Ministry of Justice (BMJV) presented an action plan to combat tax and financial …

Cyberattacks—particularly ransomware campaigns—pose challenges for insurers when it comes to claims settlement. When entire IT infrastructures at insured companies come to a standstill and the…

The transparency requirements of the EU AI Act have been in effect since August 2, 2026. These obligations apply to chatbots, AI assistants, avatars, synthetic…

On April 23, 2026, the Bundestag passed the Act on Accelerating the Award of Public Contracts. After the Act was published in the Federal Law…

KPMG Law Rechtsanwaltsgesellschaft mbH (KPMG Law) and KPMG AG Wirtschaftsprüfungsgesellschaft (KPMG) advised NMP Germany GmbH on the legal, tax, and financial aspects of the transaction…

Mathias Oberndörfer has been with KPMG for more than 20 years—reason enough for an in-depth profile in the *Börsen-Zeitung*. The Börsen-Zeitung traces his career path…

Die KPMG Law Rechtsanwaltsgesellschaft mbH (KPMG Law) und die KPMG AG Wirtschaftsprüfungsgesellschaft (KPMG) haben die NMP Germany GmbH beim Erwerb der Klöckner Desma Elastomertechnik Gruppe…

Starting January 1, 2030, packaging must consist of at least 70 percent recyclable materials. Starting August 1, 2030, so-called “deceptive packaging” will also be banned.…