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A dawn raid is an unannounced inspection of a company's premises by state authorities as part of an ongoing investigation. It can affect any company, regardless of size and industry. The search may concern not only the company's activities themselves, but also situations related to contractors or third parties.

Due to the wide scope of inspections, it is necessary to implement a simple and clear dawn raid policy in your organization, to appoint people responsible for the efficient coordination of inspection activities and to provide appropriate training for your staff.

During the 65th Congress of the KFDZOM, attorney-at-law and partner at SDZLEGAL Schindhelm, Anna Specht-Schampera, received the Honorowy Dyplom Heraklesa.

The German Act on Modernization of Partnership Law (MoPeG) contains a large number of changes to laws and regulations. It brings along significant changes to German commercial and company law for all partnerships.

We are pleased to announce that Saxinger Schindhelm Services SE, an alliance of European business law firms, has opened a new office in Hamburg. With this expansion, our 230 lawyers at 26 locations in 13 countries continue to support your endeavors with expertise, dedication, and valuable local experience.

The foundation is increasingly a central element in succession planning, particularly in the organisation of corporate groups and the transfer of assets. Not only can it play a key role in securing the inheritance and the company structure, but also in risk minimisation and tax optimisation.

The foundation is said to have miraculous effects in the organisation of corporate groups, especially when they are owner-managed. However, without the judgment of professional advice, a promising project can quickly end in a fiasco.

On 3 October 2024, the Slovak Parliament approved the government's consolidation package of changes in tax policy, most of the measures will take effect on 1 January 2025. This package brings major changes that will affect both businesses and ordinary consumers. What changes do you need to prepare for?