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25.06.2026

New EU Packaging Regulation (PPWR) – New Obligations, Risks, and Opportunities, and How We Can Support Your Company in This Area

Under the new EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR), stricter requirements for the handling of packaging will generally apply throughout Europe starting August 12, 2026.

25.06.2026 | In the media

KPMG Law Interview in fvw I Traveltalk: Upcoming EU Package Travel Directive — “For the industry, the real work is just beginning”

After more than two and a half years, the legislative process, including publication, was recently completed. Now the deadline for tour operators and travel agencies…

24.06.2026 | Deal Notifications

KPMG Law advised the shareholders of Zimmermann PV-Steel Group on the sale to Nextpower

KPMG Law Rechtsanwaltsgesellschaft mbH (KPMG Law) advised the shareholders of Zimmermann PV-Steel Group (Zimmermann) on the sale of the company to Nextpower™ (Nasdaq: NXT), a…

23.06.2026 | KPMG Law Insights

Germany is modernizing its arbitration law

On June 10, 2026, the Federal Government presented a draft of the “Act on the Modernization of Arbitration Law.” Its aim is to adapt the…

19.06.2026 | Technology Law

NIS-2 as a European Resilience Framework (KPMG)

Strategic Implications for Governance, Risk, and Technology Leadership

18.06.2026 | In the media

KPMG Law Guest Article in Innovative Administration: Protection in Turbulent Times

Board members of municipal enterprises face personal, unlimited liability, which is further exacerbated by the unique characteristics of the public sector. D&O insurance protects their…

18.06.2026

Service Desk for Case and Request Management

End-to-End Service for Process Handling

18.06.2026 | In the media

Handelsblatt and Best Lawyers Honor KPMG Law Experts

Best Lawyers has once again identified Germany’s top business lawyers for 2026, exclusively for the Handelsblatt. A total of 31 lawyers from KPMG Law and…

15.06.2026 | KPMG Law Insights

Higher Fees for Designers Due to Cost Increases? What Clients Need to Know

More and more often, architects and engineers are sending additional invoices to their clients. “The project is dragging on, construction costs are rising, and …

12.06.2026 | KPMG Law Insights

12th Amendment to the German Act Against Restraints of Competition: What’s Changing for Transactions, Public Procurement, and Certain Industries

The planned 12th amendment to the German Act Against Restraints of Competition (GWB) is expected to bring several significant changes for businesses, including higher thresholds…

10.06.2026

KPMG Global General Counsel Outlook 2026

From gatekeeper to strategic leader

09.06.2026 | KPMG Law Insights

Implementation of the Pay Transparency Directive: what the expert commission recommends

First published on December 2, 2025
The EU Pay Transparency Directive has been in force since June 2023 and should have been transposed into German…

08.06.2026

KPMG Digital Gateway for Law

A comprehensive global platform to address current legal challenges through technology

02.06.2026 | Deal Notifications

KPMG is assisting hpm Henkel Projektmanagement with its integration into the BKW Engineering network

KPMG Law provided exclusive legal counsel to the shareholders of hpm Henkel Projektmanagement regarding the company’s integration into the BKW Engineering network. KPMG Law provided…

02.06.2026 | In the media

KPMG Law quote in Die Welt and Business Insider on the most important changes in June

In June, several changes come into force that will directly affect millions of consumers in Germany. From new rights for online shopping and changes to…

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