SDZLEGAL SCHINDHELM

The Healthcare Services License Regulation published in the Official Gazette on November 11, 2025, has fundamentally changed the rules of the game for investors looking to invest in Turkey's private healthcare sector. Investors who wish to open a hospital or healthcare facility must now purchase a "license" through public auctions organized by the Ministry of Health before applying for an operating permit.

Hiring and firing employees in France is governed by a detailed and protective legal framework designed to safeguard workers’ rights.

Anyone looking to invest in Ukraine or establish a business there benefits from a clear and efficient legal framework. Setting up a limited liability company (TOV) offers international investors attractive tax conditions and legal certainty. Here, we outline the essential considerations to keep in mind when starting out.

A dawn raid is an unannounced inspection of a company's premises by state authorities as part of an ongoing investigation. It can affect any company, regardless of size and industry. The search may concern not only the company's activities themselves, but also situations related to contractors or third parties.

Due to the wide scope of inspections, it is necessary to implement a simple and clear dawn raid policy in your organization, to appoint people responsible for the efficient coordination of inspection activities and to provide appropriate training for your staff.

We are pleased to announce that Saxinger Schindhelm Services SE, an alliance of European business law firms, has opened a new office in Hamburg. With this expansion, our 230 lawyers at 26 locations in 13 countries continue to support your endeavors with expertise, dedication, and valuable local experience.

The foundation is increasingly a central element in succession planning, particularly in the organisation of corporate groups and the transfer of assets. Not only can it play a key role in securing the inheritance and the company structure, but also in risk minimisation and tax optimisation.

The foundation is said to have miraculous effects in the organisation of corporate groups, especially when they are owner-managed. However, without the judgment of professional advice, a promising project can quickly end in a fiasco.