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Germany remains one of the most attractive and at the same time most misunderstood leadership markets in Europe. For international companies expanding into Germany or strengthening existing operations, hiring the right leadership team is often the single most decisive factor for long-term success. Yet many organisations underestimate how different the German talent market operates compared […]

Executive Summary for HR Leaders and Decision-Makers Dubai has announced a new AED 1 billion economic support package designed to ease short-term financial pressure on businesses and individuals affected by the current regional conflict environment. While the package is not targeted at specific countries or industries, it sends an important signal to internationally active companies: […]

Recent developments across the Gulf region are prompting many international companies, especially DACH organisations operating in the UAE and wider GCC markets, to review employment-law exposure, contractual obligations, supply-chain risks and cross-border tax implications. Together with our legal partner emltc, we are sharing four focused briefings addressing the most relevant legal considerations currently affecting companies […]

Private Equity in the German Mittelstand and Globally: Why Leadership Determines Growth, Buy-and-Build Success and Succession Stability Private equity continues to be viewed differently across the Mittelstand. For some, it represents growth, innovation and international expansion opportunities. For others, it still carries associations with restructuring pressure or short-term financial expectations. The reality, as so often, […]

Employment law insights for German, Austrian and Swiss companies operating in the Middle East Anders Legal Consultancy LLC, part of the Departer legal network, recently published valuable employment law insights specifically relevant for German, Austrian and Swiss companies operating in the UAE or expanding into the Middle East. Ramadan is an important period to understand, […]

We are pleased to announce that Norman Sterz, CEO of Departer and Foreign Representative for Australia at BVMW – Bundesverband mittelständische Wirtschaft e.V., is featured in the latest edition of the BVMW Mittelstand magazine. In his exclusive article on pages 20–21, Norman Sterz outlines why Australia has emerged as one of the most attractive and […]