Europe: Corporate/Commercial Law

The application of the rules in relation to legal advice privilege, in the context of company disputes, has long given rise to interesting questions. Companies do, of course...

The limited liability company (GmbH) is one of the most popular legal forms in Germany due to the limited liability of its shareholders. It is in the nature of a GmbH to limit the liability of its shareholders to the company’s assets (liability privilege).

Fostering healthy and competitive markets is a key objective of the European Union. And one set of regulations has served as the cornerstone...

Over the past two decades, the value of sports franchises and related assets has skyrocketed, with rapid revenue growth across various commercial streams including the more traditional broadcasting and sponsorship (both now of course more global than ever), to new commercial tie ups and off field year round monetisation of stadia. While the skyrocketing valuations have prompted some commentators to argue that we could be witnessing the formation of a "sports bubble", this does not seem correct to us.

On 26 February 2026, Directive (EU) 2026/470 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 24 February 2026, also known as the Omnibus I Directive...

Companies can change their nationality through a process called migration, continuation, or redomiciliation. This comprehensive guide examines the eligibility requirements, procedural steps...

The judgment gives guidance on how the court will approach questions of non-sterling currency fluctuations, both when determining quantum and when assessing costs recoverability...

Cyprus-based forex and CFD brokers increasingly employ misleading practices that result in substantial retail investor losses, despite operating under EU regulatory frameworks.

Michelin has filed an infringement action against Goodyear entities in the Unified Patent Court's Paris Local Division, with Goodyear responding with a counterclaim for revocation of the patent in question. The case involves European Patent EP 2 323 858 and raises questions about patent validity and alleged infringement in France under the UPC Agreement's procedural rules.

Over the past decades, the increasing internationalization and commercialization of professional football competitions have attracted a growing number of investors seeking to acquire stakes in football clubs.

In a decision dated 25 March 2026 (45846a), the Luxembourg Administrative Tribunal (Tribunal administratif - the "Court") confirmed that the repayment of a share premium to shareholders, without a concurring reduction of share capital, is subject to a potential 15% withholding tax.

On 3 February 2026, the European Commission launched an in-depth Foreign Subsidies Regulation investigation into a Chinese wind turbine manufacturer, due to concerns over possible grants and preferential treatment affecting EU competition. This is the second in-depth ex officio (i.e., on its own initiative) FSR investigation against Chinese manufacturers.