The headquarters of the law firm horak Rechtsanwälte/specialists/patent attorneys are located in the state capital of Lower Saxony in Hanover. Here we have central facilities that can also be accessed from our sites, such as servers, digital library, telephone control, etc.
We are lawyers and stand with all lawyers from the law firm and the patent attorneyship for goal-oriented advice and excellent representation at the highest professional level.
Rechtsanwalt Dipl.-Ing. Michael Horak, LL.M.
In addition, we have further branches of our firm in some metropolises. horak lawyers can be reached in Berlin, Bielefeld, Bremen, Düsseldorf, Frankfurt/Main, Hamburg, Hanover, Munich, Stuttgart and Vienna.
Let yourself be advised and represented throughout Germany.
You will find us in major metropolises.
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ECJ: Banks must first reimburse unauthorised debits for phishing victims
Judgment of the European Court of Justice of 15 October 2026 – C-70/25, Tukowiecka Banks and other payment service providers may not refuse or delay the reimbursement of unauthorized payment transactions solely because they accuse the customer of gross negligence. The European Court of Justice (ECJ) has clarified this in the case of Tukowiecka. The decision is particularly applicable to complaint management, fraud prevention and...
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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Compliance
The use of artificial intelligence (AI) in compliance offers many advantages, but requires legal protection and strategic measures to address challenges. With concrete examples and the role of lawyers, the following picture emerges: 1. Data protection 2. Bias and discrimination 3. Transparency 4. Liability 5. Regulatory requirements 6. Whistleblowning 7. Ethics Summary of legal services...
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Job Offer Attorney (m/w/d) in Hanover
We're looking for legal backup. In principle, every economic area you prefer is considered for us. At present, we can offer you a comprehensive practice in the following sub-areas, where we have a significant mandate and processing surplus: horak. LEGAL ASSETS PATENTS Do you have any questions? Just call us. (Phone 0511.35...
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Risk in compliance law
By identifying and managing compliance risks appropriately, companies can not only avoid legal problems, but also strengthen stakeholder confidence and ensure long-term sustainability. Lawyer Dipl.-Ing. Michael Horak, LL.M. The risk in compliance law relates to the possibility that a company or organisation violates applicable laws, regulations or internal guidelines. The...
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Incentives and sanctions as instruments
Incentives and sanctions are instruments used in compliance law to promote and ensure compliance with legal regulations, corporate guidelines and ethical standards. They serve to motivate employees and organisations to behave in accordance with the rules and to draw appropriate consequences in case of non-compliance. We are represented throughout Germany. Visit our headquarters and our branches....
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The Federal Cartel Office monitors and regulates competition
The Bundeskartellamt is an independent competition authority in Germany, which is responsible for enforcing antitrust law and monitoring competition. Lawyer Dipl.-Ing. Michael Horak, LL.M. In the context of compliance rights, the Federal Cartel Office plays an important role as it obliges companies to comply with the applicable competition rules and not to commit antitrust infringements. Company...
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Legal jobs – apply now
Jobs in the administration of justice are crucial to the functioning of the legal system. They include a variety of professions, including lawyers, judges, prosecutors, court clerks, paralegals and other legal professionals. These jobs play an important role in ensuring a fair and efficient legal system by ensuring that laws are complied with, litigations solved fairly and justly...
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Excluding third-party risk
One way to identify, prevent, and ultimately reduce risks is to conduct risk-based due diligence audits on business partners. Lawyer Dipl.-Ing. Michael Horak, LL.M. We're professionals. Use a first consultation with us. Systematic investigations and evaluations of Group companies are part of the prophylaxis of a company against compliance risks. Based on the results, risk management can be carried out....
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Find specialist law firms
The headquarters of the law firm horak Rechtsanwälte/specialists/patent attorneys are located in the state capital of Lower Saxony in Hanover. Here we have central facilities that can also be accessed from our sites, such as servers, digital library, telephone control, etc. We are lawyers and stand with all lawyers from the law firm and the patent attorneyship for goal-oriented...
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The IT compliance is legal
Just call us. We are happy to advise you. Legal, internal and contractual regulations prevail in the area of IT landscape. With the term IT compliance, we can describe compliance with the regulations in corporate management. Compliance in itself simply means that the applicable legal rules and recognized social values and norms within the framework of all corporate...