16.06.2023 | KPMG Law Insights, KPMG Law Insights

The ESG-led legal function of the future – How can legal support business?

ESG has become a very high priority for companies and is also an issue for the legal department. More and more legislation has to be observed in this context. But business partners and customers are also paying more and more attention to sustainability aspects. Therefore, companies should establish a long-term ESG strategy, which should also be co-directed by the legal department. Because in-house lawyers have an eye on the legal stumbling blocks in relation to ESG.

How should legal departments be positioned in terms of ESG and what exactly can they do to make their company successful in terms of ESG? KPMG Law advises legal departments on how to strategically position themselves to be a valuable partner to your company as it moves into the future.

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20.10.2026 | In the media

KPMG Law Guest Column in it daily: The Business Judgment Rule and the Use of AI

The rapid advancement of artificial intelligence presents corporate leadership with diverse and far-reaching decisions. These decisions concern not only the selection and deployment of appropriate…

19.10.2026 | In the media

New articles have been published in PERSONALFÜHRUNG

The current issue of PERSONALFÜHRUNG (10–11/2026) features two articles by female experts from KPMG and KPMG Law. In the article “Will AI Save the Day?…

15.10.2026 | KPMG Law Insights

Faster Building Permits – Legal Options for Businesses

Planning and permitting procedures do not always have to delay construction projects. The law provides several options for expediting the process. To take advantage of…

09.10.2026 | KPMG Law Insights

Claims Management for Cyber Incidents: How Insurers Actively Manage Claims

Cyber incidents are among the most complex claims scenarios for insurers. Ransomware attacks, in particular, can paralyze entire IT infrastructures—with enormous financial consequences. Insurers for …

08.10.2026 | In the media

KPMG Law Guest Column in AUTOHAUS: Consumer Credit Directive: Sales Under New Circumstances

Car dealerships should use the time remaining before the new Consumer Credit Directive takes effect to systematically review their financing and sales processes for regulatory…

08.10.2026 | In the media

KPMG Law Interview with HAUFE: Even If AI Makes a Mistake, the Board of Directors Is Still Liable

AI analyzes, makes recommendations, and helps make decisions. But who bears the consequences if it’s wrong? KPMG Law experts Nikolaus Vincent Manthey and Sabrina Riesenbeck…

30.09.2026 | KPMG Law Insights

Mixed-Use Real Estate as an Opportunity for Downtown Areas

Downtown areas should be vibrant, sustainable, and attractive. But the traditional business model behind them—retail—is becoming less and less viable. Rents are high, customers are…

28.09.2026 | Deal Notifications

KPMG Law and KPMG are advising Rohde & Schwarz on the acquisitions of NEOSAT and PHYTRONIC

KPMG Law Rechtsanwaltsgesellschaft mbH (KPMG Law) and KPMG AG Wirtschaftsprüfungsgesellschaft (KPMG) advised the Munich-based technology group Rohde & Schwarz on its acquisitions of NEOSAT GmbH…

28.09.2026 | Deal Notifications

KPMG Law and KPMG are advising Diehl Defence on the acquisition of the Dr. Carls aerial imagery database

KPMG Law Rechtsanwaltsgesellschaft mbH (KPMG Law) and KPMG AG Wirtschaftsprüfungsgesellschaft (KPMG) advised Diehl Defence on its acquisition of the aerial imagery database Dr. Carls GmbH.…

26.09.2026 | In the media

Op-Ed in Lebensmittelzeitung: PPWR Introduces New Requirements for the Food Industry

The EU Packaging Regulation (PPWR) has been in effect since August 12, 2026—and presents companies in the food industry with a question that requires urgent…

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