Commercial Contracts
Europe Guide 2024 : Germany
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About
Provided by Luther Rechtsanwaltsgesellschaft mbH
Commercial Contracts
The economic success of products is determined during distribution – Luther has the experience and the legal and economic knowledge needed to develop the best possible purchasing and distribution structures for transactions worldwide. In addition to being familiar with the increasingly more complex national and international legal provisions Luther also takes into account the particularities of the industry in which companies operate. Luther’s Commercial team assesses the opportunities and the risks that are involved for its clients in e-commerce and takes into consideration all relevant developments resulting from Industry 4.0 in order to prepare its clients efficiently for the future.
Chambers Review
Luther boasts a solid commercial contracts practice with expertise in distribution systems, logistics agreements and antitrust issues connected to commercial activities. The team also assists with e-mobility mandates, contract drafting and negotiations for digitalisation projects. Furthermore, the firm is known for acting in mass claims proceedings and product liability disputes before various regional courts. The firm has a proven track record in advising on international agreements, often in cooperation with other leading leading law firms across the world. Clients benefit especially from the firm's Italian desk, which offers assistance to Italian clients seeking market entry in Germany and vice versa. Luther's client base comprises well-known automotive, food and manufacturing companies, with additional experience advising suppliers.
Work Highlights
- Luther advised SEG Automotive on the reorganisation of production units, as well as representing the client in disputes with a number of its OEM customers concerning delivery stoppages and warranty claims.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Luther always make the needs of their clients their number one priority, which is especially appreciated when time is of the essence."
"The team have a very flexible, hands-on mentality and provide great support."
"Luther's lawyers are pragmatic, always easily reachable and service-oriented, and technically very good."
"The team is well organised and structured."
"Luther provides a very effective support both in legal terms and business approach."
"Luther always make the needs of their clients their number one priority, which is especially appreciated when time is of the essence."
"The team have a very flexible, hands-on mentality and provide great support."
"Luther's lawyers are pragmatic, always easily reachable and service-oriented, and technically very good."
"The team is well organised and structured."
"Luther provides a very effective support both in legal terms and business approach."
Notable Practitioners
Respected practitioner Anne Wegner advises on various contract matters such as distribution systems, supply chain agreements and antitrust issues. She is also experienced in litigation, which further complements her offering to clients.
Johannes Teichmann advises on distribution matters, freelance contracts and supply arrangements. He also shows strong capabilities in contentious proceedings.
"Johannes Teichmann is one of the best lawyers I have worked with. It's been great working with him and he is the first person I would reach out to for matters in Germany."
Ranked Lawyers at
Luther Rechtsanwaltsgesellschaft mbH
Germany
Members
Provided by Luther Rechtsanwaltsgesellschaft mbH
Christiane Kühn
Christoph von Burgsdorff
Frank Gutsche
Jens-Uwe Heuer-James
Jette Gustafsson
Kuuya Josef Chibanguza
Maximilian Dorndorf
Ole-Jochen Melchior
Reinhard Willemsen
Steffen Gaber
Head of Department
Volker Steimle