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𝐁𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐮𝐧𝐠𝐬𝐠𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐭𝐢𝐠𝐤𝐞𝐢𝐭 fördern, das 𝐌𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫 stärken – das hat sich Empathy zum Ziel gesetzt und Simmons & Simmons freut sich sehr, den Verein und seine Stipendiat*innen dabei zu unterstützen, nicht nur als Sponsor sondern auch mit zehn Mentor*innen, die einigen der 35 Schüler*innen in den nächsten Monaten unterstützend zur Seite stehen werden.   𝐁𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐮𝐧𝐠𝐬𝐠𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐭𝐢𝐠𝐤𝐞𝐢𝐭: Dafür setzt sich Empathy ein, als Verein der zum zweiten Mal ein Stipendienjahr für Schüler*innen zehnter Klassen aus allen Schulformen realisiert, um die Stipendiat*innen in einem für den weiteren Bildungsweg so entscheidenden Lebensabschnitt mit Mentoring, finanzieller Unterstützung und einem inspirierenden Veranstaltungsprogramm zu fördern.   𝐌𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫: In Workshops, Veranstaltungen und Mentoring-Sessions lernen die Stipendiat*nnen von- und miteinander, mit den Mentor*innen, mit den anderen Teilnehmer*innen des Programms und vielen tollen Vortragenden.   Die feierliche Auftaktveranstaltung in unserem Düsseldorfer Büro und im Haus der Universität war nur der Anfang – ein Startschuss mit Eltern, Schüler*innen und Mentor*innen, die sich alle auf die vor uns liegenden Monate bis zum Ende des laufenden Schuljahres freuen!   Ein besonderer Dank geht an Sıddık Turhalli, Zahid Butt und das Empathy e.V.-Team, an alle unsere Simmons-Mentoren, sowie an Daniel Lühmann, Sabrina Schwiebert und Sophia Meza Vergara, sowie an Batoolah Dawreeawoo und das Team von von PGIM für ihre Unterstützung.

𝐃𝐞𝐫 𝐩𝐥ö𝐭𝐳𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐡𝐞 𝐇𝐞𝐫𝐳𝐭𝐨𝐝 - in Deutschland sterben jedes Jahr schätzungsweise 𝟔𝟓.𝟎𝟎𝟎 𝐌𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐧 daran. Deswegen sind Defibrillatoren so wichtig, denn mit ihrer Hilfe kann jede*r von uns in einer solchen Situation lebensrettende Hilfe leisten, bis der Rettungsdienst da ist. ⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ Ein 𝐃𝐞𝐟𝐢𝐛𝐫𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐫 ist in seiner Bedienung einfach, doch sich im Ernstfall sicher und zu fühlen und schnell zu reagieren, ist mit ein wenig Übung deutlich einfacher. Dank einer fachkundigen und einprägsamen Schulung im Frankfurter Büro fühlen wir uns jetzt deutlich besser vorbereitet, sei es mit den Defibillatoren in unseren Büros oder mit denen, die an vielen Stellen im öffentlichen Raum zu finden sind. ⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ Herzlichen Dank 💕an unser Office Management-Team, dass die Idee zu dieser Schulung hatte und uns alle motiviert hat, teilzunehmen! Keine Frage: 𝐝𝐚𝐬 𝐰𝐚𝐫 𝐝𝐚𝐬 𝐰𝐢𝐜𝐡𝐭𝐢𝐠𝐬𝐭𝐞 𝐌𝐞𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐝𝐞𝐬 𝐓𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐬. #herztod #lebenretten

Our congratulations go out to the four members of our German IP team recognized in the latest edition of IAM Strategy 300 Global Leaders 2025, Caroline von Nussbaum, Dr Thomas Gniadek, Peter Meyer and Fritz Lahrtz. This prestigious list showcases the world’s top intellectual property (IP) experts across various sectors, including in-house, private practice, and service providers. The IAM Strategy 300 is the only resource of its kind that acknowledges leaders who stand out for their strategic approach to creating, protecting, managing, transacting, and enforcing critical patent rights. This recognition is a testament to their exceptional expertise, experience, and strategic approach to intellectual property. Congratulations again to Caroline, Peter, Thomas, and Fritz for this remarkable achievement! #IAMStrategy300 #IntellectualProperty #GlobalLeaders2025 #Congratulations

𝐔𝐩𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭: 𝐀𝐈 𝐀𝐜𝐭 - 𝐁𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐤𝐟𝐚𝐬𝐭 𝐁𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐟𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐧 𝐌𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐜𝐡 04.12.24 Following our extremely successful event last week in Frankfurt, we are repeating the Breakfast Briefing on the AI Act in our Munich office on Wednesday, December 4th, 2024. The EU AI Act is a pioneering, cross-sector regulation that impacts all member states, introducing a risk-based framework for AI system regulation. It sets AI systems into categories such as prohibited AI systems, high-risk AI systems, general AI models (GPAI) with systemic risk, other GPAI models, and low-risk AI systems. This comprehensive law spans the entire AI value chain, establishing specific responsibilities for providers, operators, importers, and distributors of AI systems. 𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐇𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬: - An in-depth overview of the EU AI Act and its cross-sectoral approach. - Insights into the classification of AI systems under the law and what it means for your business. - Detailed compliance requirements for the AI value chain. - Discussion on the global impact of the AI Act, especially for operators outside the EU that market AI systems or GPAI models in the EU or deploy AI systems used in the EU. Our distinguished speakers, Christopher Götz, LL.M. (New York), and Dr. Tina Gausling, LL.M. (Columbia University), will be there to address your queries and share their expertise on navigating the complexities of the AI Act to ensure compliance. We look forward to welcoming you to an informative session. 𝐏𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐞 𝐫𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞: https://lnkd.in/epPVdzqr #AIAct #BreakfastBriefing #EURegulation #ArtificialIntelligence #Compliance #DigitalBusiness #SimmonsAndSimmonsEvent

🌟 Exciting News: Simmons & Simmons Shortlisted for Legal 500 Germany Awards 2025 🌟 Simmons & Simmons has been shortlisted for the Legal 500 Germany Awards 2025 in the category of "Team of the Year: Restructuring". This nomination is a testament to the hard work, dedication, and expertise of our outstanding team. A heartfelt congratulations to our great team led by Dr. Christopher Kranz, including Lena Eli (Hefele), Dr. Simon Kirschner, Samuel Aladar and Lisa Heinzelmann. It’s thanks to your contributions that the exceptional work of our team is recognized not only by clients but gets noticed across the legal industry in Germany. Fingers crossed for the awards ceremony in February 2025 🤞🍀 #Legal500Germany #Awards2025 #TeamOfTheYear #Restructuring #SimmonsAndSimmons #LegalExcellence

🌿 ESG Leadership Roundtable at Simmons & Simmons Frankfurt 🌿 Simmons & Simmons' Frankfurt office was abuzz with the energy of forward-thinking ESG leaders at our ESG Leadership Roundtable. It was an evening dedicated to unraveling the complexities of the ESG landscape, understanding new regulations, and identifying burgeoning opportunities. A big thank you goes out to our panellists, including Julie Townsend, Robert Bluhm, Carsten Steimer, Michael Bommer, and Christoph Maixner, who provided unique insights into SFDR compliance, ESG integration, and advanced risk management from different perspectives, leading to a lively exchange and discussion among participants. Panellists and guests alike proved how well they know their way around the topics, not only in the discussion but also in our game of “ESG Bingo” – those who were fastest to mark their Bingo cards took home a bottle of wine, in addition to the valuable insights the evening provided. The evening concluded with an opportunity for attendees to network over drinks, fostering connections and sharing ideas. Thank you to everyone who joined us for making the roundtable such a success and to our colleagues Patricia P. E. Schneider, LL.M. (Glasgow), Harald Glander and Dr. Benedikt Weiser for hosting the evening! #ESG #Leadership #Sustainability #SimmonsAndSimmons #Roundtable #Frankfurt

🌈 At Simmons & Simmons Germany, we proudly uphold a longstanding tradition of inclusivity and support for the queer community. As signatory members of the Charta der Vielfalt, Germany's premier institution for promoting diversity in the workplace, we are committed to fostering an environment where everyone feels welcome and valued. 🏳️🌈 We're also thrilled to be recognised as a Prout Employer, aligning ourselves with the Prout at Work organization's mission for queer inclusivity. This partnership underscores our dedication to creating a workplace that celebrates diversity in all its forms. 🌟 Leading the charge on these initiatives is our DEI Lead Partner Boris Strauch-Rötting who is passionately committed to addressing these crucial topics at the leadership level. Boris understands that inclusive leadership is the cornerstone of meaningful change. He actively leads our German LGBTQ+ network, extending invitations to community members and allies alike to participate in Pride events and Stars sessions focused on LGBTQ+ inclusivity. 🎤 In October, our team had the privilege of attending the PROUT AT WORK-Foundation Conference, Germany's leading conference for LGBTQ+ topics in the workplace. This event provided us with invaluable insights and further inspired us to continue our efforts in making Simmons Germany a beacon of inclusivity and support for the LGBTQ+ community. 💼 At Simmons Germany, we believe in the power of inclusion to create a more vibrant, innovative, and compassionate workplace. Join us in celebrating diversity and fostering an environment where everyone can thrive. #Inclusivity #Diversity #Pride #LGBTQSupport #SimmonsAndSimmons

We just witnessed the most captivating showdown of the year - a battle of wits between Luxembourg and Ireland fund lawyers that kept us all on the edge of our seats! Simmons & Simmons partners Pieter Leguit, championing Luxembourg with its flexible regulatory framework and investor-friendly environment and James McKnight, representing Ireland, known for its robust fund infrastructure and extensive global reach. These two titans went head-to-head, each showcasing the strengths and unique advantages of their jurisdictions. It was a fantastic display of professional expertise and a testament to the diverse landscape of fund jurisdictions. Get in touch with us, if you wish more information and a deeper understanding of what sets Luxembourg and Ireland apart in the fund world.

Klimaneutralität erreichen, Energiewende umsetzen – wie kann das gelingen, und wie können insbesondere Stadtwerke, oftmals als die regionalen Treiber der Energiewende identifiziert, die notwendigen Investitionen finanzieren? Es gibt nicht die „one size fits all“-Lösung, konstatiert Thorsten Volz in seinem Beitrag für das ew-Magazin, und zeigt verschiedene Lösungsansätze auf. Hier geht's zum ganzen Artikel.   #klimaneutralität #energiewende 

Vielen Dank an das Team von clavisto für die Organisation der Talent-Küche in Düsseldorf! 🍽 Zwei unserer Anwält:innen von Simmons & Simmons waren mit dabei, Carla Bender & Johannes Schröder.   Es war großartig, so viele talentierte und engagierte junge Menschen bei dem Karriere- & Kochevent für Berufseinsteiger*innen, Referendar*innen & examensnahe Jura-Student*innen zu treffen und wertvolle Erfahrungen auszutauschen. Herzlichen Dank an alle Teilnehmer! 🚀 Nächster Stopp: Der Fakultätskarrieretag in Köln! Wir können es kaum erwarten, viele talentierte Studierende zu treffen und spannende Gespräche zu führen. Nutzt die Chance, mehr über Karrieremöglichkeiten bei Simmons & Simmons Germany zu erfahren und euch mit uns zu vernetzen. #SimmonsAndSimmons #Employer #Legal #NextGeneration