TransporTrends September 2026: Distinguishing Between a Storage Contract and a Lease Agreement, or When Is the “Lessor” Liable?
Two rulings by the Hamburg Regional Court regarding the winter storage of sailing yachts help clarify the distinction between storage and lease agreements and address the validity of broad liability exclusions in storage agreements. The decisions concern operators of boat storage facilities, insurers, and storage clients; however, their underlying principles are relevant to all storage […]
Probationary Periods for Fixed-Term Employment Contracts: No “Rule of Thumb”
Determining the appropriate length of the probationary period is a topic that regularly comes up in our labor law consultations.
Heat Protection in the Workplace: Employers’ Responsibilities During Summer Temperatures
When temperatures exceed the 30-degree mark, companies face numerous questions regarding occupational safety and health.
Handelsblatt Ranking: “Germany’s Best Lawyers (2027)”
The latest Handelsblatt ranking, “Germany’s Best Lawyers 2026,” once again confirms our firm’s strong professional reputation
ECJ Rules German Track Access Charge Cap Violates EU Law – Article by Dr. Frank Wilting and Gisela Hebrant in the RdTW
In its ruling of March 19, 2026 (C-770/24), the European Court of Justice issued a landmark decision regarding German rail transport: the so-called “track access charge cap” violates European law. In the current issue (06/2006) of RdTW – Recht der Transportwirtschaft, TIGGES attorneys Dr. Frank Wilting and Gisela Hebrant from our Rail Practice Group analyze […]
Simplifications to shipping and export declarations effective July 1, 2026
New simplifications in customs law mean less red tape for businesses.
The new “revocation button” in the B2C sector | Need for action by 19.06.2026
From June 19, 2026, traders who conclude distance contracts with consumers via online user interfaces must provide an electronic withdrawal function (“withdrawal button”).
TIGGES Advises Spyrosoft on the Acquisition of MD Consulting und Informationsdienste GmbH
TIGGES has advised the international IT services company Spyrosoft S.A. on the acquisition of 100% of the shares in MD Consulting und Informationsdienste GmbH.
New publication by Tomasz Baron, LL.M. in ‘The Legal Industry Reviews
Germany remains a highly attractive target market for Polish strategic and financial investors.
VC STAMMTISCH DÜSSELDORF NETWORKING NIGHT: INVESTING IN CYBER & DEFENCE TECH IN NRW | 10.03.2026
Cyber and defense technologies are emerging as key investment fields – and North Rhine-Westphalia (NRW) is playing a leading role in this transformation. This dynamic sets the stage for our next VC Stammtisch Düsseldorf Networking Night, hosted by eCAPITAL, PwC, and TIGGES, powered by NRW.BANK.