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Collaboration of German companies with Uzbekistan's construction sector

Collaboration of German companies with Uzbekistan's construction sector

16.10.2024

Leading Uzbek digital news platform KUN.UZ reports about the collaboration of German companies, including WINHELLER and Hypercon Solutions GmbH, with Uzbekistan's construction sector to provide consulting and technology. In meetings with Uzbek firms, in which our expert for Eastern partnerships Alexander Romanov also took part, the German side proposed offering project consulting and serving as technology partners for industrial facilities. This partnership aims to modernize Uzbekistan's construction industry. Click here for the complete article.

Stefan Winheller in the manager magazin about the future of NFTs

Stefan Winheller in the manager magazin about the future of NFTs

12.09.2024

Why everyone will probably own NFTs in the future - without knowing it. The hype surrounding NFTs seems to have largely died down, but the blockchain technology behind them has a great future ahead of it! Stefan Winheller has given interesting insights into the future of non-fungible tokens (NFTs) in an interview with manager magazin. You can read the full article here (in German).

Archive 2023

Tips for FTX investors in WELT

Tips for FTX investors in WELT

18.11.2022

The once third largest crypto exchange in the world has filed for bankruptcy. The FTX investor could become an ordinary, unsecured insolvency creditor and would thus lose access to his crypto deposits - the nightmare of every investor. Crypto tax expert attorney Stefan Winheller gives tips in WELT on how investors should act now. Read the pay article (in German)

Interview with Olga Stepanova on drone law

Interview with Olga Stepanova on drone law

04.11.2022

Deliveries by drone are no longer a vision of the future. Tests are already underway in Iceland and the USA. Could parcels soon be delivered by drone in Germany, too? Data protection expert Olga Stepanova explains to RND RedaktionsNetzwerk Deutschland why this vision will not soon become commonplace from a legal perspective. You can read the full article here (in German).

Archive 2021

JUVE reports about new member of compliance department

JUVE reports about new member of compliance department

10.01.2021

At the turn of the year, attorney Dr. Constantin Goette joins WINHELLER's compliance team. He specializes in Corporate Governance, directors' and officers' liability and the development and implementation of complex compliance management systems. The renowned German legal publisher JUVE informs about the new arrival. Read the complete article here (in German).

Interview with Stefan Winheller in the tax portal TAXULTING

Interview with Stefan Winheller in the tax portal TAXULTING

17.12.2020

When Stefan Winheller founded our firm in 2006, he wanted to do things differently right from the start. Today, we work in an "agile" way. The founder of the law firm tells us what that means in the interview. You can read the complete article here (in German).

Interview with Johannes Fein in the F.A.Z.

Interview with Johannes Fein in the F.A.Z.

24.11.2020

There's good money to be made with anger. But who profits from the lateral thinking movement? In this context, attorney Johannes Fein was interviewed by the F.A.Z. on the topics of tax and disclosure requirements for donations, transparency in associations and nonprofit status. Read the complete article here (in German).

Archive 2020

Radio interview with WDR 5 on donations in cryptocurrencies

Radio interview with WDR 5 on donations in cryptocurrencies

28.08.2020

Donations in cryptocurrencies are becoming increasingly popular. However, it is not automatically possible for the charitable organization to trace where the donation comes from. This can lead to problems when issuing donation receipts. In an interview with WDR 5, attorney Philipp Hornung reveals how donations can still be tax-deductible. Listen to the complete interview in German (from 3:44).

Interview in SportBILD with Dr. Thomas Dehesselles

Interview in SportBILD with Dr. Thomas Dehesselles

03.06.2020

As a consequence of the corona crisis, the German Football League DFL is considering a salary cap in professional soccer. This could be implemented through collective agreements, for example. However, there may also be exceptions for special players, explains sports law attorney Dr. Thomas Dehesselles in SportBILD magazine.

Interview in the magazine DER SPIEGEL with Olga Stepanova

Interview in the magazine DER SPIEGEL with Olga Stepanova

15.04.2020

It is irreplaceable, especially during the corona crisis: the internet connection. But what can be done in the event of internet disruptions? IT attorney Olga Stepanova explains in DER SPIEGEL what customers can demand from their provider in the event of constant outages and when legal action is worthwhile. Read the complete article here (in German).

Foundation of Waves Association by WINHELLER

Foundation of Waves Association by WINHELLER

06.02.2020

WINHELLER advised the open source blockchain platform Waves in establishing a nonprofit organization called Waves Association in Frankfurt, Germany to provide effective governance for its own ecosystem, Web3, and to foster the development of DLTs, including public and private blockchain protocols. Read the full article.

Interview with Benjamin Kirschbaum on Cointelegraph

Interview with Benjamin Kirschbaum on Cointelegraph

28.01.2020

The enactment of the 5th EU Anti-Money Laundering Directive marks the first time that crypto service providers, such as virtual-fiat exchanges and custodian wallet providers, will fall under the regulatory purview. In the interview with online magazine Cointelegraph, Attorney Benjamin Kirschbaum answers questions about the impact of the directive on the cryptocurrency market. Read the full article

Olga Stepanova co-author of Data Protection Law Review

Olga Stepanova co-author of Data Protection Law Review

27.11.2019

In the sixth edition of The Privacy, Data Protection and Cybersecurity Law Review, Attorney Olga Stepanova co-authored a whole chapter on data protection and cybersecurity in Germany.

The respective chapter summarizes German data protection regulations, explains current regulatory efforts in the area of international data exchange and provides an assessment of the EU General Data Protection Regulation. Here you can read the complete chapter in English.

n-tv interview about Panama Papers

n-tv interview about Panama Papers

21.10.2019

Spontaneous interview request from n-tv, last Friday: Attorney Bartosz Dzionsko was interviewed by the German news channel n-tv at the Frankfurt Stock Exchange. He took a closer look on the "Panama Papers" fraud case and related investigations. The revelations surrounding the Panama Papers caused worldwide indignation. Watch the video here(in German)

Interview with Cointelegraph

Interview with Cointelegraph

19.10.2019

Cointelegraph spoke with German Attorney and cryptocurrency expert Benjamin Kirschbaum about the Telegram token "TON": “It is quite common to try to prevent regulation by the SEC and similar authorities by only targeting qualified investors." Read the full interview in English.

Expert article in the Primerus Paradigm Magazine

Expert article in the Primerus Paradigm Magazine

18.10.2019

Anyone wishing to establish a company in Germany can freely choose its legal form. Attorney Uwe Müller and Attorney Thomas Schwab introduce the most common German legal forms in the Primerus Paradigm magazine and explain what to consider when choosing the right legal form for your company. 

Archive 2019

Dr. H. Elizabeth Kroeger in the Primerus Paradigm Magazine

Dr. H. Elizabeth Kroeger in the Primerus Paradigm Magazine

11.04.2019

In July 2018, the parents of a deceased teenager won the fight with the social media giant Facebook. They had requested access to their deceased daughter's Facebook account. In the magazine of our international network of law firm Primerus, attorney Dr. H. Elizabeth Kroeger reports on the Facebook decision of the Federal Court of Justice and related problems in cross-border contract law. 

Dr. Eric Uftring interviewed by HR magazine MEX

Dr. Eric Uftring interviewed by HR magazine MEX

24.01.2019

Last week, Employment Attorney Dr. Eric Uftring was interviewed by the Hessischer Rundfunk in our offices at Tower 185. His expertise in the field of staff leasing in the low and high-wage sector was in demand for the magazine MEX

Olga Stepanova co-author of Data Protection Law Review

Olga Stepanova co-author of Data Protection Law Review

24.10.2018

In the fifth edition of The Privacy, Data Protection and Cybersecurity Law Review, Attorney Olga Stepanova co-authored a whole chapter on data protection and cybersecurity in Germany.

The respective chapter summarizes German data protection regulations, explains current regulatory efforts in the area of international data exchange and provides an assessment of the EU General Data Protection Regulation. 

Susanne H. Articus in Primerus Paradigm Magazine

Susanne H. Articus in Primerus Paradigm Magazine

18.10.2018

After the European Court of Justice (ECJ) ruled that the German anti-treaty shopping rules violate European Union (EU) law in December 2017, the Federal Ministry of Finance reacted and implemented the court’s decision. The decision has an impact on profit distributions of German corporations to foreign parent companies located in another EU country or lying within the scope of this directive. In a two-page article, attorney Susanne H. Articus informs about cross-border profit distribution of German corporations. 

Archive 2018

Dr. H. Elizabeth Kroeger and Susanne Articus on inheritance of cryptocurrencies in the F.A.Z.

Dr. H. Elizabeth Kroeger and Susanne Articus on inheritance of cryptocurrencies in the F.A.Z.

18.07.2018

In 2017, rates of almost all cryptocurrencies increased rapidly. Many have built up a considerable fortune in the wake of this boom. But how can crypto assets be made accessible to heirs? This question has been pursued by the attorneys Dr. H. Elizabeth Kroeger and Susanne H. Articus in the article "Cryptic Heritage" in the German national newspaper “Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung (F.A.Z.).

Benjamin Pfaffenberger in Primerus Paradigm Magazine

Benjamin Pfaffenberger in Primerus Paradigm Magazine

19.04.2018

In Germany, the legal relations between employees and employers are extensively regulated. Apart from European law, the rulings of German courts are of particular relevance to the German labor law. In a two-page article, Attorney at Law Benjamin Paffenberger informs about the seven most important aspects of German labor law. 

Benjamin Kirschbaum co-author of Data Protection Law Review

Benjamin Kirschbaum co-author of Data Protection Law Review

16.01.2018

In the fourth edition of The Privacy, Data Protection and Cybersecurity Law Review, attorney Benjamin Kirschbaum co-authored a chapter on data protection and cybersecurity in Germany.

The respective chapter summarizes the German privacy policy, explains current efforts regarding regulating international data transfer and presents the EU General Data Protection Regulation planned for May 2018.

Archive 2017

Phillipp von Raven in Primerus Paradigm Magazine

Phillipp von Raven in Primerus Paradigm Magazine

23.10.2017

Germany is one of the world's most important economic nations and therefore particularly attractive to foreign investors. These gain access to the coveted German market through company acquisitions. In a two-page article, Philipp von Raven reports on M&A transactions in Germany. 

Interview in magazine Payments & FinTech Lawyer

Interview in magazine Payments & FinTech Lawyer

22.05.2017

In the financial magazine Payments & FinTech Lawyer, Attorney Lutz Auffenberg answers questions about the Consumer Financial Services Action Plan, that aims to increase access and choice for EU consumers in the area of financial services. The full article can be read here.

Jens-Marwin Koch again co-author of Data Protection Law Review

Data Protection Law Review

04.01.2017

In the third edition of The Privacy, Data Protection and Cybersecurity Law Review, attorney Jens-Marwin Koch again co-authored a chapter on data protection and cybersecurity in Germany. He is an internationally renowned expert in the fields of copyright law, trademark law, media law and Internet law.

In his chapter, Jens-Marwin Koch summarizes the German privacy policy, explains current efforts regarding regulating social media and presents the planned EU General Data Protection Regulation.

Archive 2016

WINHELLER in the German magazine "Focus-Spezial"

WINHELLER in the German magazine "Focus-Spezial"

20.09.2016

The German magazine "Focus-Spezial" lists Germany's top lawyers and is published once a year. In this year's edition, WINHELLER was first included in Germany's most famous law firm ranking. The magazine only awards business law firms that are highly recommended by customers and colleagues in surveys conducted by the market research institute Statista GmbH. Further information is available in our awards section.

Archive 2015

Legal Tribune reports about WINHELLER-newcomer Dr. Eric Uftring

WINHELLER bei Legal Tribune Online

27.05.2015

Since early May, WINHELLER is being supported by the labor and tax law expert Dr. Eric Uftring. The transition of Dr. Uftring from the Frankfurt law firm of Grundstein & Thieme to WINHELLER found broad attention within legal circles. The online edition of Legal Tribune reported extensively on the renowned newcomer. "The internationality of the clients and the high specialization in the nonprofit sector have moved me to work for WINHELLER", the newcomer said about his move.

TV Interview about nonprofit law

Stefan Winheller at the interview about nonprofit law

11.05.2015

For the TV show Inside Sport, a team of West German Broadcasting led an extensive interview with attorney Stefan Winheller and the former president of the German Football Association (DFB), Dr. Theo Zwanziger. Main topic under discussion was the legal aspect of the pension payments to the reigning DFB President Wolfgang Niersbach. The whole program, including the interview with Stefan Winheller, can be viewed here.

BBC interviews WINHELLER concerning press law

31.03.2015

In recent days, WINHELLER was repeatedly consulted by various media and broadcasting companies. The BBC (British Broadcasting Corporation) was conducting an interview about the German and international press law and labor law for its program TODAY. The current discussion about freedom of the press goes back to the media coverage of the tragic crash of flight 4U9525. The heavy real-time criticism of the media coverage brought some legal issues of public relations on the agenda. Among others also the German news portals N24 and welt.de consulted WINHELLER on legal issues concerning media and public relations.

Lutz Auffenberg interviewed by DCC

Attorney Lutz Auffenberg was interviewed by the Bitcoin platform Digital Currency Council on February 21, 2015 . As a sought Bitcoin lawyer and expert on virtual currencies, he answered questions relating to the regulation of Bitcoin transactions. Furthermore, Lutz Auffenberg explained typical stumbling blocks for Bitcoin startups. Click here for the complete interview.

Jens-Marwin Koch co-author of Data Protection Law Review

Jens Koch ist Mitautor von "The Privacy, Data Protection and Cybersecurity Law Review

06.01.2015

Attorney Jens-Marwin Koch co-authored the book The Privacy, Data Protection and Cybersecurity Law Review. Writing a chapter about data and cybersecurity in Germany, Jens Koch contributed to this international research paper next to other well renowned experts. In his chapter, he summarizes the regulatory framework in Germany, gives an overview on current privacy law issues and prepares the reader for the upcoming EU General Data Protection Regulation.

Archive 2014

WINHELLER contributes to Forex Magnates Q1 Quarterly Industry Report

April 2014

Winheller contributed an article about the German Forex market "Germany, France & Canada: Underdeveloped Forex Markets in Highly Developed Economies" for a larger article by industry magazine Forex Magnates.

Archive 2013

Lutz Auffenberg contributes to E-finance & Payments - Law & Policy

17.09.2013

The magazine e-finance & payments - law & policy reports on the development of the digital currency Bitcoin in Germany. Attorney Lutz Auffenberg helped to assess the statements on Bitcoin recently made by the German Federal Ministry of Finance. Download article German Ministry risks rendering Bitcoin "unfeasible" for business

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