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EU International Tax conference | webinar and in-presence | Frankfurt 23 June

Today, managing tax risk is a strategic challenge. Transparent dialogue with tax authorities – once considered the preferred approach – is no longer sufficient; instead, well-structured prevention and defense strategies are needed. Even the most structured groups are reconsidering their approach in this context.

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Handelsblatt / Best Lawyers® Recognition 2026

Award for Andersen in Germany in the Best Lawyers / Ones to Watch 2026 Ranking
Best Lawyers® has once again determined the best lawyers in Germany exclusively for Handelsblatt in an extensive peer-to-peer process.

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Artificial Intelligence - Obligation to Implement EU Requirements

The use of AI systems such as ChatGPT or Copilot has already become a daily practice in many companies. Othe

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European Employment Insights

Issue 05/2025
We’re excited to share the May edition of our Andersen European Employment Insights newsletter!

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The Disruptive Workplace: Navigating the AI revolution

Andersen has the pleasure of inviting you to an exclusive client event in Lisboa on May 27, 2025, where we will explore the
major trends shaping the future of work.

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Corporate and M&A Service Line

May 2025 - Andersen's Corporate and M&A Service Line launches new edition of European Corporate Insights!

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European Alert on Transfer Pricing

Multinational enterprises should consider whether compensating transfer pricing adjustments shall be made to ensure compliance with the arm’s-length principle.

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IHK Webinar 'Remote Work'

Remote work from abroad
The event organized by the IHK Frankfurt am Main offers comprehensive insights into the employment, social security and tax law aspects of this modern form of work.

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Forfeiture of Virtual Options in Employee Participation Programs – New Case Law from the Federal Labor Court (BAG)

Virtual employee participation programs are a popular tool for retaining employees and enabling them to share in the company's success—without transferring actual company shares. Instead, employees receive a stake in the form of virtual option rights or bonus payments linked to the company's value (VSOP or VESOP). The key difference from traditional Employee Stock Option Plans (ESOPs) is that employees do not receive corporate ownership rights such as voting rights. Instead, they benefit from a value-based participation that is usually paid out upon a company sale (exit event) or after reaching specific milestones—this is a contractual replication of equity-like rights.

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