The 11th edition of *The Legal Industry Reviews Germany* has been published and once again offers valuable insights into the changing legal and economic landscape.
We are pleased to contribute to this issue with two articles by our team:
Dr. Dominik Wagner, LL.M., EMBA, examines the growing importance of geopolitical due diligence in M&A transactions involving German small and medium-sized enterprises. His article explains why traditional legal due diligence is no longer sufficient today and how sanctions, investment controls, export restrictions, and supply chain dependencies can directly impact transaction security and corporate valuation. An understanding of resilience in a volatile geopolitical environment has become a critical success factor in transactions.
Lars Pennekamp, Managing Director of our subsidiary TIGGES DCO GmbH, is focusing on AI compliance as a strategic priority. His article explains how the EU AI Act and increasing regulatory requirements are compelling companies to establish clear governance structures, ensure transparency, and raise internal awareness. AI-driven innovation must go hand in hand with legal certainty and responsible use.
Both articles underscore a key message: Complexity is on the rise and calls for a holistic and forward-looking approach.
We would like to thank the team at The Legal Industry Reviews for their excellent collaboration and congratulate them on this successful issue.