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The Long-Term Development of Commercial Law in Germany

23. May 2025

Germany, as Europe’s largest economy, is experiencing profound changes in its legal landscape, particularly in the area of commercial law. Driven by globalization, digitalization, sustainability demands, and EU harmonization, German commercial law (Handelsrecht) is on a trajectory of gradual but significant transformation. 1. Digitalization and Commercial Transactions Digital technologies are reshaping how businesses operate and…
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Introduction to the German Commercial Code: HGB

15. July 2022

How is the Commercial Code structured? The most important legal source of commercial law is the Commercial Code (HGB). In addition, the general provisions of the German Civil Code (BGB) also apply. The Commercial Code comprises a total of five books and is structured as follows: Book I (§§ 1-104a HGB) includes, among other things,…
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Commercial law consequences in case of an identity theft – latest BGH Decision

10. January 2022

BGH: Unfair commercial act in the case of unauthorised request for payment in the case of identity theft BGH, Judgement from 20.10.2021 – I ZR 17/21 Facts of the case The plaintiff is a consumer protection association registered in the list of qualified entities within the meaning of Section 8 (3) no. 4 UWG. The defendant…
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