Germany: Contracts and Commercial Law

Outsourcing in the financial sector is highly regulated, technically complex and involves many stakeholders. This article highlights key distinctions, negotiation pitfalls and legal focus areas, and gives practical guidance on how to structure cooperation and outsourcing agreements effectively.

In February 2025, the European Court of Justice clarified the application of the essential facilities doctrine in the context of digital platforms in its "Android Auto" judgment (ECJ, judgment of February 25, 2025, C-233/23).

This is a tiresome topic for companies: the commercial agent leaving the company requests an extract of the books.