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Although the LkSG (Germany's Supply Chain Due Diligence Act) imposes obligations directly on large German companies, those companies pass their obligations on to their suppliers through contracts. If you supply a German customer, you will encounter demands relating to codes of conduct, audits, and reporting. Compliance is a condition for maintaining this business relationship.

An application that proceeds smoothly usually results in registration within a few months. Registration provides ten years of protection from the application date and can be renewed indefinitely for successive ten-year periods. With a pre-application similarity search, we minimise the risk of opposition.

First, we establish the infringement with evidence and send a cease-and-desist letter. If necessary, we file suit to stop the infringement, seize the counterfeit goods, and claim damages; we also put in place customs measures to block the entry of counterfeit goods. Speed is decisive in this process.

An unregistered trademark enjoys limited protection that is difficult to prove. If someone else registers the same mark before you, you may even be prevented from using your own trademark. Registration is the most fundamental and economical step for securing the exclusive right to your trademark.

In the event of delay, a penalty clause and damages may be claimed; in the case of defective performance, the remedying of the defects, a price reduction or rescission of the contract may be sought. The scope of your rights depends on the contract provisions and the evidence. We conduct the process on a results-oriented basis, including the determination of evidence and litigation.

Since the contract and the transport documents constitute strong evidence, freight (carriage fee) receivables can be collected effectively through enforcement proceedings and, where necessary, through litigation. We assess your documents and pursue your receivable by choosing the collection route that delivers the fastest result.

The first step is to assess the current situation through an ESG gap analysis and to set priorities. Policy, governance, and reporting structures are then established gradually. Together, we create a workable roadmap suited to your company’s scale and sector.

An administrative appeal within the statutory time limit and a lawsuit before the administrative court are available against a refusal decision. Correctly analysing the grounds for refusal and remedying any deficiencies is decisive. We intervene in the process quickly, minimising the gap in your status and protecting your legal position.

A shareholders' agreement prevents disputes among partners by regulating in advance critical matters such as profit distribution, decision-making majorities, share-transfer restrictions, exit, and dispute resolution. A well-designed agreement is a partnership's most valuable insurance.

Exclusions define the situations that fall outside coverage; however, the insurer must have incorporated these exclusions into the contract clearly and in the proper form. Ambiguous or improperly included exclusions cannot be construed against the insured. We review your policy from this perspective and defend the interpretation that protects your rights.

In the event of a violation, an administrative fine of up to a certain percentage of the company's previous-year turnover may be imposed, and the agreements concerned are deemed void. In addition, those who suffer harm may claim damages. For this reason, preventive compliance is always more economical than defence.

An on-site inspection takes place without notice and, if not managed correctly, can lead to severe penalties. The essential principle is not to obstruct the inspection while still protecting your rights. We prepare a “dawn raid protocol” for companies in advance and provide legal support at the time of the inspection.

No. Approval is required when the parties' turnovers exceed certain thresholds and a change of control is involved. We assess at an early stage whether the transaction is subject to notification and, where necessary, run the notification process.

A non-compete is valid if it remains within reasonable limits as to duration, geographic area, and subject matter, and if the employer has an interest worthy of protection. Excessively broad restrictions may be deemed invalid or narrowed. We structure an enforceable and defensible non-compete.

Yes. Regardless of the hazard class, having a risk assessment carried out is a legal obligation for workplaces and is the foundation of OHS compliance. An incomplete or outdated risk assessment gives rise to the risk of both administrative fines and serious liability in the event of an accident.

The seller's risk is managed through representations and warranties, liability limitations, escrow mechanisms, and price-adjustment provisions. We structure the agreement in a balance that protects you against post-closing claims.

Whether the grounds for rejection are justified under the policy and the applicable legislation must be examined carefully; most rejections stem from a misinterpretation of the scope of coverage or of the insured's obligations. Where a rejection is unjustified, we vigorously pursue your compensation claim through insurance arbitration or litigation.

The Insurance Arbitration Commission generally produces faster results than the courts and is an effective route in insurance disputes. However, every case has its own character. We assess your dispute and initiate the process by determining the most advantageous route in terms of amount and nature.

Yes. Once the insurer has paid the cargo owner, it acquires a right of recourse against the carrier at fault. In the recourse process, proof of liability, the CMR limits and the limitation period are decisive. We conduct these processes on a results-oriented basis for insurance companies and cargo owners.

A complaints mechanism is mandatory for companies within the scope of the law; suppliers, too, may be expected to contribute to an accessible reporting channel. We design the mechanism so that it is legally compliant, preserves confidentiality, and functions operationally.

An independent legal entity (a company) limits liability and makes it easier to benefit from incentives, whereas a branch offers a structure tied to the parent company. A liaison office, on the other hand, is suitable for market research without carrying out commercial activity. Together, we select the structure best suited to your goal.

Against false or unfair content that targets commercial reputation, measures such as access blocking, content removal, damages and, where necessary, unfair-competition provisions come into play. In a corporate reputation crisis, we plan the legal and communications steps in a coordinated way.

Yes. Almost every business that processes employee, customer, or supplier data is subject to KVKK (Türkiye's Personal Data Protection Law) obligations in its capacity as data controller. Privacy notices, security measures, data retention and destruction, and, where required, registration with VERBİS (the Turkish data controllers' registry) are mandatory. Non-compliance leads to serious administrative fines.

Compliance is achieved by regularly auditing your distribution agreements, pricing policies, and contacts with competitors. With a company-specific compliance programme and employee training, we identify risks early and prevent violations before they arise.