With the adoption of the eIDAS 2.0 Regulation, the legal framework for a Europe-wide unified digital identity infrastructure has been established. At its core is the introduction of the European Digital Identity (EUDI) Wallet. While Member States are obligated to provide corresponding wallet solutions by early 2027 at the latest, the specific design at the national level is currently in a decisive implementation phase. In Germany, a ministerial draft for a Digital Identities Act (Digitale-Identitäten-Gesetz – DIdG) has been presented, which is intended to set the key parameters for the provision, use, and regulatory integration of the wallet...
Heuking
Offices
Overview
Heuking is a name synonymous with competence. They are one of the major commercial law firms in Germany. With about 450 specialized lawyers and tax advisers represent the interests of national and international clients. Their client list includes medium-sized and large German and international companies in all areas of the manufacturing industry, as well as trade and service industries, associations, government and public-sector organizations, and individual clients.
The firm has eight offices across Germany. In addition, they work closely with partner firms in all of the key global markets.
Their legal counseling is based on substantial legal competence, excellent education and continuing legal training, extensive specialization and a comprehensive knowledge of specific industry sectors. Experienced Partners and carefully selected Associate Lawyers develop innovative solutions to complex legal problems. The firm's culture values entrepreneurial thinking on behalf of their clients, efficient and cost-effective work, and strong personal dedication. At the end of the day, their Clients' success is also their own.
Cross-border and cross-sector knowledge combined with a deep understanding of business reasoning makes it possible for them to provide clients with wide-ranging support in their negotiations and business decisions. This also applies to legal advice on company structure, business risk management, negotiation and negotiation tactics, training, crisis and insolvency counseling and corporate finance matters. The early and timely legal advice they provide enables companies to function in a legally secure manner. If conflicts arise, they seek innovative resolution avenues, for example, through ADR and mediation.
Year this Office was Established: 1971
Lawyers Worldwide: 450
Notable
Areas of Practice
Professionals
Partners
Utz Andelewski
Partner
Philipp Boerger
Salaried Partner
Gesine Dechow
Partner
Dr. Robert Guether
Partner
Rodrigo Hidalgo
Partner
Hanne Kara
Partner
Cem Karaosmanoglu
Salaried Partner
Michael Kreisler, LL.M.
Salaried Partner
Matthias Kuehn, LL.M.
Partner
Shimon Merkel, LL.M.
Salaried Partner
Ralph Negelein
Partner
Ariane Neubauer
Partner
Stefan Proske
Partner
Astrid Reich
Partner
Karl-Josef Stoehr
Partner
Maren Stoetter
Partner
Christoph Wagner
Partner
Christopher Wiencke
Salaried Partner
Ralf J. Wojtek, LL.M.
PartnerAssociates
Joern Becker
Senior Associate
Janine Beyer
Senior Associate
Katharina Foede
Associate
Ida Maria Grote
Senior Associate
Nadine Liebchen, LL.M. oec.
Senior Associate
Christian Schafstaedt, Maitre en Droit
Senior Associate
Ann-Kathrin Weber
AssociateOf Counsel
Dr. Michael Matthiessen
CounselOther
Articles
“Clarification” of the External Ownership Ban – Bundestag Passes Tightening, Bundesrat Halts Legislation for Now
The intensive debate in recent months regarding the permissibility of investments by financial investors in tax advisory firms which do not have the respective professional qualifications (we reported) has taken a significant turn in the legislative process. While the original ministerial draft and the cabinet draft were still considered comparatively restrained, the German Bundestag has now followed the recommendation of the Finance Committee and adopted an explicit “clarification” of the external ownership ban. Despite the Bundestag’s approval, the legislative process is currently blocked. The Bundesrat unexpectedly rejected the draft legislation on 8 May 2026...
Press releases
HEUKING Advises Shareholders of MBS Logistics on Acquisition of the Group by AD Ports Group
A team led by HEUKING partners Dr. Oliver Böttcher and Dr. Alexander Jüngst, both based in the firm's Cologne office, advised the shareholders of MBS Logistics Group in connection with the acquisition of the group by AD Ports Group. The transaction encompasses the freight forwarding and logistics operations of MBS Logistics in Germany, Switzerland, the Asia-Pacific region, and the United States. The joint ventures of MBS Logistics are not part of the transaction. Upon closing, MBS Logistics will become part of Noatum Logistics, the integrated logistics platform of AD Ports Group...
Synthetic Diamonds are not Diamonds
HEUKING, represented by Dr. Georg Jacobs and Marc Dümenil, secured a refund of the purchase price for synthetic diamonds in proceedings before the Essen Regional Court, Case No. 12 O 374/25. Our clients purchased jewelry from an Essen-based jeweler containing 42 stones described as “brilliants.” In reality, these were synthetic, i.e., artificially manufactured stones with a significantly lower market value than natural diamonds, also known as mined diamonds. The jeweler had not disclosed, either before or during the conclusion of the sales contract, that the stones were artificially manufactured and synthetic...


