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Steel Overcapacity Regulation: Targeted Consultation opened until 30 September 2026 on the first product scope review

PPWR: New and Updated FAQ Published

EU CBAM: Consultation opens until 6 August 2026 on draft delegated regulation on management of the sale and repurchase of CBAM certificates

Inside the EU steel tariff rate quota allocation under the Steel Regulation: What economic operators need to know

EUDR update on TRACES and Annex I to the EUDR

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Trade Compliance

Our expertise covers all aspects of foreign trade law, in particular export controls, embargoes and sanctions, customs law, excise duties, anti-dumping and countervailing duties, WTO law and international payment transactions.

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Economic Security

We advise on all issues relating to economic security, including foreign direct investment screening as well as the regulation of critical infrastructure and essential facilities.

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Sustainability

We keep track of the complex sustainability regulatory landscape for you, whether it's emission requirements or supply chain regulations, and support you in complying with various product and supply chain requirements.

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The Best Lawyers in Germany - 2027 Edition

Lawyer of the Year

Dr. Lothar Harings

Trade Law, Germany

JUVE Awards 2025

Law Firm of the Year for Foreign Trade Law 2025

Legal 500 Germany Awards 2026

Winner – Up-and-coming Young Firm of the Year

About us

Cattwyk stands for a clear specialization in Trade Compliance, Economic Security and Sustainability – key topics for a future-oriented economy.

We advise internationally active large and medium-sized companies from all sectors on complex issues along the supply chain and in cross-border trade. In doing so, we combine outstanding legal expertise with a deep understanding of economic contexts. Based on decades of experience, we have established ourselves as a leading foreign trade practice and as an integral part of sustainability consulting. We place great emphasis on developing pragmatic and tailored solutions for complex problems and creating real added value for our clients.

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We are a young, dynamic law firm that sets the highest standards for itself and its work. To support our team, we are continuously looking for highly qualified and motivated employees.

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Rechtsanwältin/Rechtsanwalt (m/w/d) / Senior Associate im Bereich Sustainability

Rechtsanwältin/Rechtsanwalt (m/w/d) / Associate im Bereich Sustainability

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ESG & Trade Talks – September 2026

In dieser Session der ESG & Trade Talks am 10. September 2026 erläutern wir die EU-Zwangsarbeitsverordnung: Wir zeigen, wie die neuen Vorschriften in der Praxis durchgesetzt werden und was konkret auf Unternehmen zukommt.

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ESG & Trade Talks – July 2026

In the ESG & Trade Talks session on July 14, 2026, we will provide an overview of the obligations and the new requirements in ESPR and PPWR that companies will face as of July 19, 2026, and August 12, 2026.

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Steel Overcapacity Regulation: Targeted Consultation opened until 30 September 2026 on the first product scope review

Aug 10th, 2026

Die Europäische Kommission hat am 30. Juli 2026 eine gezielte Konsultation eingeleitet. Ziel ist es, von den Interessenträgern Informationen und Einschätzungen dazu einzuholen, welche Warengruppen in den Anwendungsbereich der neuen EU-Verordnung über Stahlüberkapazitäten (Verordnung (EU) 2026/1384) aufgenommen werden sollten. Es handelt sich um die erste von mehreren in der Verordnung vorgesehenen Überprüfungen des Produktumfangs. Die Konsultation läuft acht Wochen, vom 30. Juli bis zum 30. September 2026.

PPWR: New and Updated FAQ Published

Aug 4th, 2026

The Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (Regulation (EU) 2025/40 – PPWR) becomes applicable on 12 August 2026. On 1 August 2026, the European Commission published the second edition of its PPWR Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ), containing 33 new or revised entries.

EU CBAM: Consultation opens until 6 August 2026 on draft delegated regulation on management of the sale and repurchase of CBAM certificates

Jul 31st, 2026

Articles 20 to 24 of the Regulation (EU) 2023/956 (CBAM Regulation) establishes rules for the sale, price, surrender, repurchase and cancellation of CBAM certificates. The draft delegated regulation (draft DR), which was published on 9 July 2026, provides detailed rules on management of the sale and repurchase of CBAM certificates. Invited interested parties are invited to make comments until 6 August 2026. Below, we provide a summary on key elements of the draft delegated regulation and takeaways for stakeholders.