Haselhorst Associates and H&Z are growing even closer. In August 2026, Haselhorst Associates GmbH was legally merged into H&Z Unternehmensberatung GmbH. The merger does not affect ongoing projects and clients. The people behind our projects and our long-standing client relationships, as well as our expertise, remain unchanged.
However, we are expanding the expertise available to you with our new business unit H&Z Performance & Restructuring.
Corporate performance is under immense market pressure, which is also driving noticeable changes in management consulting. There is growing demand for partners who take end-to-end responsibility for performance – from in-depth analysis through robust strategies to successful implementation.
For more than a decade, the roll-out of fibre-optic networks in Germany was regarded as a prime example of a capital-intensive growth story. The narrative was clear: ‘Homes passed’ first, monetisation later. Those who build quickly and secure territory will win. Since 2024, this logic has visibly…
The timber industry in the DACH region is currently experiencing a period of exceptional economic strain, the intensity and complexity of which go far beyond those of traditional economic cycles. This structural pressure has created a need for strategic transformation.
According to KfW Research, 29.4% of large companies in Germany report that lending conditions have become more stringent; for SMEs, the figure is as high as 37.8%. We asked our associate partner Tobias Hassel how companies can now strengthen their negotiating position when applying for loans.
We have three important events coming up in April: the Annual Restructuring Conference and the Annual Municipal Utilities Conference, both organised by Handelsblatt, as well as a webinar on optimising overhead costs for private and public utility companies. We look forward to meeting you!