As the second quarter of 2025 comes to a close, we’re proud to share recent highlights from across the Aliant+ global network. Our member firms continue to deliver exceptional results through local expertise and crossborder collaboration. Below is a country-by-country overview of what’s been happening across the network:
🇦🇹 Austria
Aliant Helml Rechtsanwälte
New Talent and Website Relaunch
The Linz office is growing! We’re pleased to welcome Silvio Hemmelmayr to the team, who joins as a new legal professional and adds further strength to the Austrian practice.
The office is also undergoing a complete website relaunch. To kick off the project, the team recently spent two energetic days capturing new photo and video content. The updated website—featuring fresh visuals and improved functionality—will be unveiled soon.
🇩🇪 Germany
Stenger Rechtsanwälte
Team Expansion in Aviation Law
The Frankfurt office has welcomed two new team members: Daniel Rueda from Colombia and En-Chie Lee from Taiwan. Both attorneys specialize in aviation law and have quickly become valuable contributors to our expanding international team.
New Clients in the Aviation Sector
We’re excited to report the acquisition of four new airline clients—two of which are already active engagements, while two more are in the onboarding phase. Although confidentiality precludes us from sharing their names at this time, we anticipate making formal announcements in the near future.
Additionally, the team is in early-stage discussions with a major East Asian carrier. While the agreement is not yet signed, this potential engagement marks another step forward in strengthening our aviation law practice globally.
🇭🇺 Hungary
Aliant-Menyhei-Molnár-B. Szabó Law Office
Dr. Gábor B. Szabó at Art is Business – “The Legacy of Family-Owned Art Collections”
On 27 May, Dr. Gábor B. Szabó represented the Budapest office at the latest “Connections” event by Art is Business. The discussion focused on the transmission of private art collections—a topic that blends legal, emotional, and cultural considerations.
Key insights from Dr. Szabó’s panel include:
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Inheriting art collections is a complex matter involving family law, succession planning, taxation, and cultural responsibility.
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Strategic legal tools such as foundations and family constitutions are vital for preserving these collections over generations.
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Art collections should be treated not only as physical assets, but as carriers of family legacy and values.
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Cross-disciplinary collaboration between legal, cultural, and financial professionals is essential to the long-term sustainability of these collections.
New Publication by Dr. Ákos Menyhei in Trusts & Trustees
Dr. Menyhei has authored his 11th consecutive article for the Oxford Journal’s Trusts & Trustees. The article, titled “Hungarian Asset Management Foundation – A Contemporary Solution for Family Offices,” explores how Hungary’s Asset Management Foundation (AMF) structure meets the evolving needs of high-net-worth families navigating today’s complex regulatory environment.
Election to STEP Hungary Branch Committee
We’re also pleased to announce that Dr. Ákos Menyhei has been elected as a committee member of the STEP Hungary Branch. His election reflects a deep commitment to the profession and the advancement of best practices in private wealth planning across Hungary and beyond.
🇮🇳 India
KrayMan Consultants LLP
BIS Certification Presentation by KrayMan
KrayMan Consultants LLP presented an in-depth alert on BIS (Bureau of Indian Standards) certification. The BIS system ensures product quality and safety across sectors.
Highlights of the presentation include:
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Relevant Indian laws on product standards
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Rationale behind BIS certification
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Certification schemes and validity
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Statutory fees for domestic and foreign manufacturers
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Do’s and don’ts post-certification
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Legal consequences of non-compliance
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How KrayMan can support clients
📎 View the full BIS presentation here
🇳🇴 Norway
ECIT Law Advokater AS
Crossborder Initiatives and Strategic Growth
The Oslo team continues to drive crossborder collaboration:
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Engaged in a crossborder merger with Aliant+ colleagues in Malta and the UK.
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Initiating the development of an “Africa Desk” in collaboration with Aliant Nigeria to serve the growing demand for pan-African legal services.
🇵🇱 Poland
The Warsaw team had an outstanding quarter marked by impactful litigation wins, crossborder collaborations, and multiple thought leadership publications.
Litigation & Case Results
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Agnieszka Wagemann-Smołańska concluded a favorable settlement in a complex, three-year dispute, allowing the client to return only half of a €10 million deposit—in convenient installments.
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Przemysław Mańke secured several favorable appellate rulings that overturned negative decisions in administrative and criminal cases. His work helped clients resume business activities that had been previously paralyzed by these rulings. He also assisted in resolving workplace conflicts through court settlements and ongoing advisory support.
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Agnieszka Bąk-Bergander won a contractual dispute involving a dedusting system installation and successfully defended the client against damage claims. She also secured a refund from a French car rental firm for another client.
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Aleksandra Tabędzka-Kręglewska collaborated with Hungarian law firms on European Payment and Enforcement Orders. She also achieved multiple favorable Swiss franc loan settlements, participated in the RELESE international conference on pre-trial detention, and represented clients in Ireland’s High Court.
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Paulina Kwiatkowska won a trademark dispute on behalf of a pharmacy-sector client by invalidating a conflicting mark that resembled the client’s unregistered label.
Publications
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“How to Legally Organize Internships and Traineeships?” – Published in Personel i Zarządzanie 7–8/2025.
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“Digitalization of Employment Contracts – Smart Revolution in Employment Relations” – Discusses upcoming Polish reforms enabling wider use of electronic employment contracts.
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“Priority Access: What Reforms Are Planned for the Polish Labour Market?” – Explores significant regulatory changes affecting both Polish and foreign workers effective June 2025.
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“Legal and Ethical Compliance – How to Build a Culture of Integrity?” – Offers a practical framework for companies to strengthen compliance and ethics programs.
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🇪🇸 Spain
Conesa Legal
Crossborder Solutions and Local Support
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Corporate Formation in Spain and Ireland: The Spanish office collaborated with an Irish attorney to assist clients seeking to establish companies in both jurisdictions. The connection to the Irish legal partner came through a referral from another Aliant+ member, highlighting the strength of our internal network. This seamless crossborder support not only ensured efficient legal guidance in two countries but also demonstrated the practical value of being part of a trusted, globally connected alliance.
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Contract Review in Argentina: Collaborated with Alant+ member Leonhardt & Dietl Abogados, to help a client in the ecological biofouling sector assess risk exposure on a tender for a nuclear plant operated by NASA.
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Remote Work Advisory: Collaborated with Aliant+ member Stenger Rechtsanwälte, to enable a German company to hire a Spanish employee working remotely from Spain—without establishing a local entity—under EU free movement rules.
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Hiring in France: Partnered with Aliant+ member Arst Avocats, to support a Spanish engineering consultancy in hiring and registering staff in France.
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Franco-Spanish Divorce Case: Assisted a Spanish couple in dividing their jointly owned property in France. The Aliant+ member Arst Avocats, fluency in Spanish played a crucial role in facilitating this process.
Aliant+ continues to thrive because of the strength, agility, and shared values of our global network. These Q2 updates reflect the extraordinary talent across our offices and the unmatched advantage of working collaboratively across borders. We’re proud of all our member firms and look forward to continuing this momentum into Q3 and beyond.