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Apr 10, 2025

JUVE Ranking Foreign Trade Law: Cattwyk named Tier 1

Cattwyk consists of a well-established team and has firmly positioned itself in the market. Since January 2025, we have been operating as a boutique law firm specialising in Trade Compliance, Economic Security and Sustainability. From the very beginning, our aim has been to offer our clients services at the highest level and to remain at the forefront of the market. We are therefore all the more delighted to be ranked for the first time as a 5-star practice in the JUVE Foreign Trade Law 2025 ranking.

Apr 9, 2025

Amendments to General Export Authorizations regarding military and dual-use items

The German Federal Office for Economic Affairs and Export Control (Bundesamt für Wirtschaft und Ausfuhrkontrolle – BAFA) has extended all General Export Authorizations (GEAs), which would have expired on 31 March 2025, until 31 March 2026. Some extended GEAs were amended, with the amendments taking effect on 1 April 2025. We provide an overview of the amendments.

Mar 13, 2025

New tariffs imposed by the US and countermeasures by the EU

The US government under Donald Trump has begun to implement its protectionist economic policy and has introduced tariffs on goods from the EU and other countries such as Canada and Mexico. During the election campaign, Trump had already promoted his idea to protect the American economy during his second term in office and combating a US trade deficit, inter alia through tariffs.

Mar 3, 2025

The 16th sanctions package against Russia

On 24 February 2025, the third anniversary of Russia’s attack on Ukraine, the European Union adopted the 16th sanctions package against Russia. We present the main provisions of the 16th sanctions package.

Feb 27, 2025

Omnibus-Proposal to amend CSRD, CSDDD and EU Taxonomy

On 26 February 2025, the European Commission presented two omnibus packages with significant amendments to the CSDDD, CSRD, and EU Taxonomy Regulation. Key updates include relief for businesses, harmonized scope focusing on companies with over 1,000 employees, and new due diligence obligations under the CSDDD.

Feb 26, 2025

CBAM: Upcoming Simplifications (Omnibus-Package) and Importer’s obligations in 2025

As part of the "Omnibus Package I", the EU Commission is proposing changes to the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism in response to ongoing criticism of the overly complex regulations. At the same time, importers remain legally obliged to continue CBAM reports and preparations for full implementation in 2026 until the amendments are gazetted. This article outlines the planned changes and shows what (nevertheless) needs to be done in 2025.

News

JUVE Ranking Foreign Trade Law: Cattwyk named Tier 1

Amendments to General Export Authorizations regarding military and dual-use items

New tariffs imposed by the US and countermeasures by the EU

The 16th sanctions package against Russia

Omnibus-Proposal to amend CSRD, CSDDD and EU Taxonomy

CBAM: Upcoming Simplifications (Omnibus-Package) and Importer’s obligations in 2025

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