About
Provided by Gleiss Lutz
In the area of commercial law Gleiss Lutz provides comprehensive advice on German and international high-value projects. This includes, in particular, the structuring and establishment of purchasing and sales and distribution channels, representing clients in the negotiation of important contracts, the enforcement and defence of claims in contractual, liability, and commercial litigation proceedings before national courts and arbitration tribunals, the establishment of contract management systems, the preventive development of risk avoidance strategies, and the provision of support in crisis situations, such as in situations necessitating product recalls. We also have an extensive track record in increasingly important newer areas such as e-commerce and industry 4.0. Here we provide advice with an eye on the future and with a deep understanding of the emerging relevant issues.
Many of our cases are at the interface of various areas of the law, in particular general commercial and contract, antitrust, IP, IT, compliance, regulatory, dispute resolution, and data protection law. As a leading full-service law firm, we cover all relevant areas of a project at the highest level, working with our clients to develop optimal solutions.
Chambers Review
The German law firm Gleiss Lutz provides full-service advice on commercial matters across its offices in Germany. The team led by Eric Wagner is experienced in handling large cooperation agreements for electric mobility projects including public transport, framework and distribution agreements. Additionally, the firm is renowned for its abilities in product recalls and compliance issues, including the German supply chain act, as well as litigation regarding supply contracts. In cooperation with its excellent public law department, the team regularly advises on issues such as procurement contracts, while the department also handles market entry mandates. Gleiss Lutz is respected for its cross-border capabilities and often acts for prominent German companies across different industries.
Eric Wagner is the head of the department and a key contact for clients.
Work Highlights
- Gleiss Lutz advised Gubor Schokoladen on disputes with retailers Netto and EDEKA concerning damages claims in connection with supply issues partly due to force majeure.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Gleiss Lutz is a highly decorated firm in Germany. The team are pragmatic, look for reasonable solutions and provide feedback not just in time but early."
"Gleiss Lutz offers high stability of its teams, with no big changes to the contact people so they are aware of the history of our matters and we don't have to explain things from the beginning. The quality is extraordinary."
"Gleiss Lutz is a highly decorated firm in Germany. The team are pragmatic, look for reasonable solutions and provide feedback not just in time but early."
"Gleiss Lutz offers high stability of its teams, with no big changes to the contact people so they are aware of the history of our matters and we don't have to explain things from the beginning. The quality is extraordinary."
Clients
Provided by Gleiss Lutz
AOK Bundesverband
Abellio Rail
Alfred Ritter
Bundesrepublik Deutschland
EDEKA
Festool
Fresenius
Freudenberg
HeidelbergCement
Hornbach
Puma SE
STEAG
VW
Industries
Provided by Gleiss Lutz
Consumer Product Manufacturing
Automobiles & Parts
Banks
Construction & Materials
Food & Drink Producers
Health Care
Industrial Engineering
Industrials
Media
Pharmaceuticals & Life Sciences
Retail
Software & Computer Services
Transportation
Travel & Leisure