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EU AML Reform

April 23rd, 2026

EU-Geldwäschepaket: Neue Compliance‑Regeln für Rechtsanwälte

Das neue EU‑Paket zur Bekämpfung der Geldwäsche und Terrorismusfinanzierung bringt weitreichende Änderungen der derzeitigen geldwäscherechtlichen Pflichten der Anwaltschaft. Ab dem 10. Juli 2027 unterliegen Anwaltskanzleien in der EU deutlich strengeren Sorgfalts- und Meldepflichten sowie erhöhten Anforderungen an das Risikomanagement.  Betroffene Kanzleien sind verpflichtet, Risikomanagementsysteme zu unterhalten und erweiterte kundenbezogene Sorgfaltspflichten sowie umfassendere Dokumentationspflichten zu erfüllen. Der neue geldwäscherechtliche Rechtsrahmen wird die Anforderungen an die rechtliche Pflichtenkontrolle sowie die interne Leitungs- und Aufsichtsstrukturen und damit den Arbeitsalltag in Kanzleien grundlegend verändern. Auswirkungen über die EU hinaus  […]

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EU AML Reform

March 9th, 2026

EU AML Reform: Implications for Law Firms and UK Firms with EU Operations

The new EU Anti‑Money‑Laundering (AML) Framework represents a significant reform of AML obligations for law firms. From 10 July 2027, law firms across the EU will face significantly stricter governance, risk management and client due diligence requirements. These developments will also directly affect UK law firms with EU offices, clients or cross-border mandates. Firms advising […]

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October 16th, 2025

After the Green Deal: EU ESG Rules Face Major Rollback

In the context of the Green Deal, the EU introduced rigid ESG reporting obligations for companies, which are now being rolled back as the EU legislator recognises the disproportionate regulatory burden faced by mid-sized businesses. By introducing the new classification of Small Mid-Caps (SMCs) in the Simplification Omnibus Packages, proposed in the first half of […]

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May 12th, 2025

Hook Tangaza Appoints Heike Lörcher to Lead EU Expansion.

Hook Tangaza, a leading specialist advisory firm in the legal sector, has appointed Heike Lörcher as Director, joining Nankunda Katangaza and Alison Hook to lead its new Brussels office. This strengthens the firm’s presence in the EU and will expand the client base for its legal regulatory, trade in services and compliance work. It will […]

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