Gleiss Lutz, Commercial Contracts | Chambers Germany Profile

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.

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Commercial Contracts - Germany

Band 3

What the Team is Known For

The German law firm Gleiss Lutz provides full-service advice on commercial matters across its offices in Germany. The team 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.

Notable practitioners

Eric Wagner is a key contact for clients.

Wofür das Team bekannt ist

Die deutsche Kanzlei Gleiss Lutz bietet standortübergreifend Full-Service-Beratung in wirtschaftsrechtlichen Angelegenheiten an. Das Team verfügt über Erfahrung in der Abwicklung großer Kooperationsverträge für Elektromobilitätsprojekte, einschließlich ÖPNV-, Rahmen- und Vertriebsverträgen. Darüber hinaus ist die Kanzlei für ihre Kompetenz bei Produktrückrufen und Compliance-Fragen, einschließlich des deutschen Lieferkettengesetzes, sowie bei der Prozessführung im Zusammenhang mit Lieferverträgen bekannt. In Zusammenarbeit mit der exzellenten Abteilung für Öffentliches Recht berät das Team regelmäßig zu Themen wie Vergabeverträgen, während die Abteilung auch Markteintrittsmandate bearbeitet. Gleiss Lutz ist für seine grenzüberschreitende Kompetenz bekannt und agiert häufig für namhafte deutsche Unternehmen aus verschiedenen Branchen.

Bemerkenswerte Praktiker

Eric Wagner ist ein wichtiger Ansprechpartner für Kunden.

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Work Highlights

Provided by Gleiss Lutz

Gleiss Lutz advised and represented the Federal Republic of Germany in the defence of recourse claims by COVID-19 vaccine manufacturers for indemnity agreements under EU contracts, most notably AstraZeneca, Janssen and Moderna.
Gleiss Lutz beriet und vertrat die Bundesrepublik Deutschland bei der Abwehr von Regressansprüchen von COVID-19-Impfstoffherstellern für Entschädigungsvereinbarungen aus EU-Verträgen, insbesondere AstraZeneca, Janssen und Moderna.

Strengths

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Gleiss Lutz consistently demonstrate deep expertise through a clear understanding of the most nuanced of legal issues, together with a strategic approach and clear, actionable solutions.