Kathrin Bauwens

Litigation, Arbitration & Investigations Counsel, Frankfurt, Linklaters LLP

Frankfurt am Main, Germany

4/9/2026 6:13:14 AM

Germany's Federal Court of Justice draws the line on corporate climate change liability

By Julia Grothaus Markus Appel Kathrin Bauwens +2 more...

Germany's Federal Court of Justice (Bundesgerichtshof – BGH) dismissed two high-profile climate lawsuits brought against BMW and...

3/24/2026 11:32:35 AM

By Pierre-Noé Milcamps Bruno Garcia da Silva

Linklaters has a series of Quick Guides that provide an overview of key sustainability regimes in the UK, EU and other jurisdictions....

2/16/2026 2:24:56 PM

By Julia Voskoboinikova

On 9 February 2026, the European Commission published the final versions of two key implementing acts under the Ecodesign for Sustainable...

9/4/2025 6:41:21 AM

By Julia Grothaus Mirjam Erb

Germany is set to introduce significant new requirements for companies making environmental claims about their products or services...

9/1/2025 9:03:03 AM

By Julia Grothaus Kathrin Bauwens Mirjam Erb

In line with the government’s coalition agreement, the German Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs proposes to streamline the...

8/6/2025 3:49:28 PM

By Julia Voskoboinikova

On 1 August 2025, the European Commission launched a public consultation and a call for evidence to gather views on the upcoming Circular...

7/11/2025 4:26:39 PM

By Julia Voskoboinikova

The European Commission is progressing the circular economy agenda with a series of new proposals and measures. The Circular Economy Act...

7/3/2025 6:09:36 PM

By Julia Voskoboinikova

Background: ESPR The Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR) introduces comprehensive sustainability requirements for nearly...