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  • Europas Spitzensport lockt Investoren an

    Immer häufiger steigen Anleger bei europäischen Sportclubs ein, stoßen jedoch auf andere Spielregeln als in den USA. Übertragbar sei das amerikanische Modell nicht, und Europa muss seinen eigenen Weg finden, schreiben zwei Juristen. Weitere Informationen finden Sie in der vollständigen Publikation weiter unten.

  • Suppose the EU Gave a Pay Transparency Directive and (almost) Nobody Ratified It

    The EU Pay Transparency Directive (Directive 2023/970) is currently heavily discussed – not only in legal literature. The reason for that is it had to be transposed into national law of all 27 Member States by June 7, 2026. The deadline has passed. Only a few countries have complied with the deadline (e.g. Slovakia). Germany has not even published a draft bill yet. Sweden has publicly rejected the Directive and walked away from the process altogether. The rest of the EU falls somewhere in that range, with draft bills in consultation, partial implementation of selected provisions, or no activity at all.

  • Cartel Intel: Updates From Our Global Network

    Welcome to the 17th edition of Cartel Intel! In this issue, we explore a range of notable competition law developments across Europe and Asia, including a German Court's ruling confirming that managing directors may face personal liability for failing to prevent cartel conduct, and highlighting the importance of effective supervision and compliance measures. We also discuss the Italian Competition Authority’s decision in the TIM/FiberCop case, which illustrates how exclusivity clauses, discount schemes, and long-term access rights in the telecom sector can restrict competition, and how targeted commitments can address these concerns.

  • Practical insights for global executives

    In our recent webinar on Wednesday, 3 June, we provided a high level overview of tax impatriation rules and considerations across key jurisdictions for tax professionals, private client advisers and global mobility specialists. Key themes - • Increasing global mobility, remote work, and geopolitical factors are driving cross border relocations - • Tax is a critical factor in choosing where to relocate, especially for executives, entrepreneurs and high net worth individuals - • Each jurisdiction offers different incentives, regimes and compliance requirements, making early planning essential-

  • Digital Omnibus on AI: The trilogue deal is done – What made it, what didn’t, and what changed?

    On May 6, 2026, the European Parliament, the Council, and the European Commission (EC) reached a trilogue agreement on the Digital Omnibus on Artificial Intelligence, confirmed by COREPER on May 13, 2026. The deal lands ahead of August 2, 2026 applicability date for the AI Act’s high-risk system obligations, a timeline many considered unrealistic when the Commission tabled the proposal on November 19, 2025. Formal adoption and publication in the Official Journal are expected over the summer. This alert maps the final trilogue outcome against the EC initial proposal, leading to three categories.  What was adopted with limited refinements?  What was substantively tweaked during negotiations?  What emerged in trilogue?

  • Carried interest schemes for asset managers - May 2026

    The continued rise of private capital has reshaped global investment markets. Capital flows have diversified across asset classes—from real estate and infrastructure to private credit and private equity—driving increasingly sophisticated fund structures and incentive arrangements. Against this backdrop, carried interest and co‑investment mechanisms have evolved well beyond traditional models. Fund managers now face heightened tax, regulatory and reputational considerations when structuring performance-based returns, whether through classic or bespoke carry arrangements.

  • The EU Critical Raw Materials Act and Its Impact on the Mining Sector: Strategic Opportunities for Industry Stakeholders

    The European Union's Critical Raw Materials Act (Regulation (EU) 2024/1252, "CRMA") represents one of the most significant regulatory developments affecting the mining sector in decades. Adopted on April 11, 2024, and in force since May 23, 2024, CRMA establishes the framework to ensure the essential raw materials supply for Europe's energy, digital, and industrial transitions. It also recognizes mining as the key link underpinning Europe's green and digital transitions and its defense and aerospace capabilities.

  • Horizon Scan for Private Investment Funds: Recent Developments and What to Look Out For - May 2026

    This horizon scan highlights the principal legal and regulatory developments (excluding tax) that European managers should monitor over the coming months. In our full analysis, we have grouped topics under headings, commented on issues we think are especially noteworthy, and included a note, highlighted in red, for each topic to indicate any new topics or material updates since the previous edition of our horizon scan (published in February 2026).

  • Regulatory monitoring: EU Version - April 2026

    Our monthly regulatory newsletter monitors all relevant developments regarding European regulatory law in English language. Furthermore, we produce detailed briefings to cover key developments in the field of financial regulatory law.

  • Power Couple: The Strengthening Bond Between Data Centres and Battery Storage

    Special Report: Insights into data centre opportunities for the battery storage sector in the U.S. and Europe from a panel of experts convened by Tamarindo, in partnership with Troutman Pepper Locke- Data centres’ soaring energy demands provide, in theory, a massive opportunity for the energy storage industry. According to the International Energy Agency, data centre electricity consumption is set to more than double to around 945 terawatt-hours by 2030. Crucially, data centres are operated in accordance with stringent requirements for both continuous uptime and power quality — consequently, as battery manufacturer Saft has highlighted, any disruption, even for a fraction of a second, can lead to “significant data loss, operational failures, and severe financial repercussions.” This requirement for an uninterrupted service has resulted in the creation of robust power infrastructure, traditionally relying on uninterruptible power supplies (UPS) backed by diesel generators. However, with data consumption rocketing, the energy footprint of data centres is also expanding exponentially. In the U.S. alone, data centre consumption, which currently accounts for 3%-5% of the electricity produced, according to Saft, is expected to climb to 8%-12% by 2030. But how realistic is it to expect data centres to use battery storage to meet their energy needs? Tamarindo, in partnership with Troutman Pepper Locke, convened a panel of energy storage industry experts and digital infrastructure specialists to discuss the strengthening bond between data centres and battery storage and the potential investment pitfalls. We summarize the key conclusions of the panel discussion: • Explore to what extent battery storage can help to address the needs of data centres in Europe. • Assess the barriers that exist to data centres making more use of battery storage. • Identify the lessons Europe could potentially learn from the U.S. market and vice versa. • Discuss whether more needs to be done to facilitate closer cooperation between the data centre industry and the battery storage sector. • Examine the potential pitfalls for battery storage investors seeking to meet the energy demands of the global data centre industry. • Predict how the relationship between data centres and the battery storage sector will evolve in the coming 12-24 months. Read the full report below. Thank you,