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.
As always, the end of the year is a time to look back, pause for reflection and say thank you. The overall economic situation has kept us busy this year and confirmed how important reliable partnerships and trusting exchanges are. We would like to express our sincere thanks to you for this.