Luther Rechtsanwaltsgesellschaft mbH
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Luther Rechtsanwaltsgesellschaft mbH
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Managing Partners: Elisabeth Lepique, Dr Markus Sengpiel
Number of partners worldwide: 150
Number of lawyers worldwide: 420
Firm Overview:
Luther Rechtsanwaltsgesellschaft mbH is a leading German commercial law firm that offers comprehensive legal and tax advice. The full-service law firm employs over 420 lawyers and tax advisors and is represented in ten German economic hubs as well as with 11 of its own international offices in key investment locations and financial centres in Europe and Asia. Its clients include medium-sized enterprises and large corporations, as well as the public sector. Luther works closely with other commercial law firms in all the prevailing jurisdictions. Luther is a member of unyer (www.unyer.com), a global organisation of leading professional services firms that cooperate exclusively with each other. Luther is a law firm with a business approach: our innovative awareness aspires us to provide our clients with customised legal advice that addresses individual needs and delivers the greatest possible economic benefit. All of Luther’s lawyers and tax advisors have a solid understanding of interdisciplinary matters and a wealth of experience in collaborating on complex tasks.
Focus Industries:
Energy
Health Care & Life Science
Information Tech & Telecommunications
Mobility & Logistics
Real Estate & Infrastructure
Main Areas of Practice:
Antitrust Law
Contact: Anne Caroline Wegner
Capital Markets, Banking & Finance
Contact: Christoph Schauenburg
Commercial & Distribution Law, Product Liability/Product Compliance
Contact: Dr Steffen Gaber
Complex Disputes
Contacts: Dr Richard Happ, Dr Florian Schulz, Dr Stephan Bausch
Compliance & Internal Investigations
Contact: Dr André Große Vorholt
Corporate/M&A
Contact: Dr Stefan Galla
Data Protection Law
Contacts: Silvia C. Bauer, Dr Stefanie Hellmich, Dr Michael Rath, Dr Kay Oelschlägel
Employment Law
Contact: Paul Schreiner
Energy Law
Contact: Dr Holger Stappert
Environment & Planning Law, Regulatory
Contact: Dr Stefan Kobes
Financial Services, Investment Funds & Alternative Investments
Contacts: Achim Pütz, Martin Hüwel, Dr. Bela Jansen
Insurance Law
Contacts: Dr Alexander Mönnig, Dr Rolf Kobabe
IP & Copyright Law
Contacts: Dr Wulff-Axel Schmidt, Dr Detlef Mäder, Dr Geert Johann Seelig, Carsten Andreas Senze
IT Law
Contacts: Dr Markus Sengpiel, Dr Wulff-Axel Schmidt, Dr Michael Rath, Dr Maximilian Dorndorf
International Trade Law
Contacts: Ole-Jochen Melchior, Dr Helmut Janssen
Media & Entertainment
Contacts: Dr Wulff-Axel Schmidt, Dr Stephan Rippert, Dr Michael Rath
Public Procurement Law
Contact: Dr Stefan Mager
Public Subsidies/State Aid Law
Contact: Dr Helmut Janssen
Real Estate:
Contact: Achim Meier
Restructuring & Insolvency
Contacts: Gunnar Müller-Henneberg
State, Administration, Public Undertakings
Contact: Dr Thomas Gohrke
Start-ups & Venture Capital
Contacts: Andreas Tüxen, Philipp Dietz, Dr Gregor Wecker, Philipp Glock
Tax
Contact: Dr Bela Jansen
Telecommunications Law
Contacts: Dr Wulff-Axel Schmidt, Dr Michael Rath, Dr Stephan Rippert
White Collar Crime & Tax Offences
Contact: Dr André Große Vorholt
Ranked Offices
Provided by Luther Rechtsanwaltsgesellschaft mbH
- CologneAnna-Schneider-Steig 22, Cologne, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, 50678
- Web: www.luther-lawfirm.com
- Tel: +49 221 9937 0
- Fax: +49 221 9937 110
- SenningerbergAerogolf Center, 1B Heienhaff , Senningerberg, Luxembourg, Luxembourg, L-1736
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23 items provided by Luther Rechtsanwaltsgesellschaft mbH
Luther advised St. Lambertus parish on spinning off its senior and nursing care center into a commun
On November 20, 2024, Luther advised St. Lambertus parish in Mettmann on spinning off the St. Elisabeth senior care center into a newly founded church-owned LLC, covering corporate, regulatory, labor, tax, and real estate law.
Meliva advances its buy & build strategy in outpatient healthcare with Luther’s support.
On November 19, 2024, Luther’s Health Care Team advised Meliva GmbH on acquiring Gelenkzentrum Rhein-Main GmbH, adding three practices and a private clinic in the Rhine-Main area.
Luther advises Captrain Deutschland GmbH on the consolidation of their company portfolio
Cologne, 13.11.2024 – Luther contributes to a strong rail freight transport system in Germany by advising Captrain Deutschland GmbH on the sale of two companies to the US-based Railroad Development Corporation.
Luther Advises on Sale of HRForecast
Munich, 12 November 2024 – Luther is contributing to the creation of the first end-to-end platform for strategic workforce planning.
Luther accompanies shareholders of FM Holding GmbH in the successful sale of all shares in MRH Trowe
On November 11, 2024, Luther advised FM Holding GmbH shareholders on selling MRH Trowe Credit & Finance GmbH, supporting digitalization in German corporate finance.
Product law reinforcement: Dr. Astrid Seehafer moves to Luther
On November 1, 2024, Dr. Astrid Seehafer, an expert in product law and ESG issues, is joining Luther’s Berlin office as partner in the Commercial and Health Care & Life Science Groups.
Luther wins the 2024 JUVE Award as law firm of the year for regulation
Luther Rechtsanwaltsgesellschaft is Germany's best law firm for regulation. This was chosen by the editorial team of the legal publishing house JUVE. The JUVE Awards ceremony took place on 24 October 2024 in Frankfurt am Main.
Luther is advising Arbeiterwohlfahrt Bezirksverband Unterfranken e. V. on the sale of its geriatric
Luther advised AWO Unterfranken on selling its geriatric rehabilitation clinic to the University Hospital of Würzburg, enhancing future geriatric care in the region.
Luther expert takes position on the German Bundestag's Committee for Climate and Energy
The Federal Parliament is currently debating a draft law to accelerate the expansion of wind and solar energy (draft law on the implementation of Directive (EU) 2023/2413 in the areas of onshore wind energy and solar energy as well as for energy storage facilities at the same location.
Climate protection contracts: Seven Luther clients secure over EUR 1 billion in funding
Seven Luther clients secured climate protection contracts totaling over €1 billion, with state reimbursement for added costs of switching to climate-friendly production over 15 years.
Luther advises Capnamic Ventures on investment in CO2 storage start-up Paebbl
Luther successfully supported its long-standing client Capnamic Ventures in acquiring a stake in the Nordic-Dutch start-up Paebbl. Paebbl develops innovative technologies for capturing CO2 in building materials and was able to raise 25 million US dollars in the Series A financing round.
Litigation & Arbitration: Luther wins disputes expert Dr Anika Wendelstein as a partner
Stuttgart, 30 September 2024 – The renowned disputes expert Dr Anika Wendelstein (39) will join Luther's Stuttgart office as a partner in the Complex Disputes team on 1 October 2024.
Symphera secures financing with Luther’s support to revolutionize laparoscopic surgery.
With the help of Luther, the med-tech start-up Symphera has successfully concluded a seed financing round with renowned investors, including High-Tech Gründerfonds (HTGF), Bayern Kapital, CARMA FUND, UnternehmerTUM Funding for Innovators and Stern Stewart Ventures.
Luther advised init innovation in traffic systems SE on acquiring DILAX from VR Equitypartner.
DILAX Intelcom GmbH joined the init group on September 6, 2024, to boost growth in digitalization and urban mobility. Luther led an international legal team to complete the cross-border acquisition.
Luther advised PE investor Oakley Capital on the merger of Webcentral and World Host Group
In 2023, Oakley Capital invested in Webcentral. The merger with World Host Group, advised by Luther, created a global hosting provider serving 181 countries.
Luther accompanies the merger of SleevesUp! with Work Inn
Frankfurt a. M./Cologne, 9.8.2024 - The coworking provider Work Inn from Dortmund and SleevesUp!, one of the leading providers of innovative office solutions based in Frankfurt a. M., are merging with the help of Luther. This creates new growth opportunities for Germany's largest coworking network.
Luther advises on merger of security technology companies
Cologne, 07.08.2024 - The Gleich Group from Aschaffenburg, the vi2vi Group from Malsch near Karlsruhe and Schmid Alarm from Stockdorf/Munich are joining forces in a strategic partnership with Garda Holding. They were advised by Luther Rechtsanwaltsgesellschaft.
Luther advises Geiger Bros. on the acquisition of WER GmbH
Luther provided comprehensive advice to Geiger Bros., USA, on the acquisition of WER GmbH and the associated market entry in Germany. Luther has thus supported a significant milestone in Geiger's ongoing international growth strategy - for the worldwide distribution of promotional and branded goods.
Luther advises ista SE on the takeover of Chargemaker GmbH
ista SE has acquired Chargemaker GmbH to expand e-vehicle charging infrastructure. Luther advised ista on the deal, which includes a planned €30 million investment and 25,000 new charging points by 2030.
Luther advises the Belgian Projective Group on the acquisition of Thede Consulting GmbH
On August 2, 2024, Projective Group acquired Thede Consulting. Luther Rechtsanwaltsgesellschaft advised Projective on the deal.
Private Equity: Luther advises Ancala on takeover of Solandeo
Munich, 09.07.2024 – The leading independent infrastructure manager Ancala has acquired Solandeo, a fast-growing owner and operator of smart meters in Germany. Luther Rechtsanwaltsgesellschaft provided Ancala with comprehensive advice on the transaction.
Luther supports the state of Brandenburg in establishing the Medical University of Lusatia
On July 1, 2024, Brandenburg is establishing its first state medical university, with Carl-Thiem-Klinikum in Cottbus becoming a university hospital. Luther Rechtsanwaltsgesellschaft advised the state on legal and tax matters related to the project's development and implementation.
Luther Luxembourg Welcomes Grégory Maricle in its Insurance and Reinsurance Practice
Luther Luxembourg Insurance / Reinsurance practice is growing!
Luther advised St. Lambertus parish on spinning off its senior and nursing care center into a commun
On November 20, 2024, Luther advised St. Lambertus parish in Mettmann on spinning off the St. Elisabeth senior care center into a newly founded church-owned LLC, covering corporate, regulatory, labor, tax, and real estate law.
Meliva advances its buy & build strategy in outpatient healthcare with Luther’s support.
On November 19, 2024, Luther’s Health Care Team advised Meliva GmbH on acquiring Gelenkzentrum Rhein-Main GmbH, adding three practices and a private clinic in the Rhine-Main area.
Luther advises Captrain Deutschland GmbH on the consolidation of their company portfolio
Cologne, 13.11.2024 – Luther contributes to a strong rail freight transport system in Germany by advising Captrain Deutschland GmbH on the sale of two companies to the US-based Railroad Development Corporation.
Luther Advises on Sale of HRForecast
Munich, 12 November 2024 – Luther is contributing to the creation of the first end-to-end platform for strategic workforce planning.
Luther accompanies shareholders of FM Holding GmbH in the successful sale of all shares in MRH Trowe
On November 11, 2024, Luther advised FM Holding GmbH shareholders on selling MRH Trowe Credit & Finance GmbH, supporting digitalization in German corporate finance.
Product law reinforcement: Dr. Astrid Seehafer moves to Luther
On November 1, 2024, Dr. Astrid Seehafer, an expert in product law and ESG issues, is joining Luther’s Berlin office as partner in the Commercial and Health Care & Life Science Groups.
Luther wins the 2024 JUVE Award as law firm of the year for regulation
Luther Rechtsanwaltsgesellschaft is Germany's best law firm for regulation. This was chosen by the editorial team of the legal publishing house JUVE. The JUVE Awards ceremony took place on 24 October 2024 in Frankfurt am Main.
Luther is advising Arbeiterwohlfahrt Bezirksverband Unterfranken e. V. on the sale of its geriatric
Luther advised AWO Unterfranken on selling its geriatric rehabilitation clinic to the University Hospital of Würzburg, enhancing future geriatric care in the region.
Luther expert takes position on the German Bundestag's Committee for Climate and Energy
The Federal Parliament is currently debating a draft law to accelerate the expansion of wind and solar energy (draft law on the implementation of Directive (EU) 2023/2413 in the areas of onshore wind energy and solar energy as well as for energy storage facilities at the same location.
Climate protection contracts: Seven Luther clients secure over EUR 1 billion in funding
Seven Luther clients secured climate protection contracts totaling over €1 billion, with state reimbursement for added costs of switching to climate-friendly production over 15 years.
Luther advises Capnamic Ventures on investment in CO2 storage start-up Paebbl
Luther successfully supported its long-standing client Capnamic Ventures in acquiring a stake in the Nordic-Dutch start-up Paebbl. Paebbl develops innovative technologies for capturing CO2 in building materials and was able to raise 25 million US dollars in the Series A financing round.
Litigation & Arbitration: Luther wins disputes expert Dr Anika Wendelstein as a partner
Stuttgart, 30 September 2024 – The renowned disputes expert Dr Anika Wendelstein (39) will join Luther's Stuttgart office as a partner in the Complex Disputes team on 1 October 2024.
Symphera secures financing with Luther’s support to revolutionize laparoscopic surgery.
With the help of Luther, the med-tech start-up Symphera has successfully concluded a seed financing round with renowned investors, including High-Tech Gründerfonds (HTGF), Bayern Kapital, CARMA FUND, UnternehmerTUM Funding for Innovators and Stern Stewart Ventures.
Luther advised init innovation in traffic systems SE on acquiring DILAX from VR Equitypartner.
DILAX Intelcom GmbH joined the init group on September 6, 2024, to boost growth in digitalization and urban mobility. Luther led an international legal team to complete the cross-border acquisition.
Luther advised PE investor Oakley Capital on the merger of Webcentral and World Host Group
In 2023, Oakley Capital invested in Webcentral. The merger with World Host Group, advised by Luther, created a global hosting provider serving 181 countries.
Luther accompanies the merger of SleevesUp! with Work Inn
Frankfurt a. M./Cologne, 9.8.2024 - The coworking provider Work Inn from Dortmund and SleevesUp!, one of the leading providers of innovative office solutions based in Frankfurt a. M., are merging with the help of Luther. This creates new growth opportunities for Germany's largest coworking network.
Luther advises on merger of security technology companies
Cologne, 07.08.2024 - The Gleich Group from Aschaffenburg, the vi2vi Group from Malsch near Karlsruhe and Schmid Alarm from Stockdorf/Munich are joining forces in a strategic partnership with Garda Holding. They were advised by Luther Rechtsanwaltsgesellschaft.
Luther advises Geiger Bros. on the acquisition of WER GmbH
Luther provided comprehensive advice to Geiger Bros., USA, on the acquisition of WER GmbH and the associated market entry in Germany. Luther has thus supported a significant milestone in Geiger's ongoing international growth strategy - for the worldwide distribution of promotional and branded goods.
Luther advises ista SE on the takeover of Chargemaker GmbH
ista SE has acquired Chargemaker GmbH to expand e-vehicle charging infrastructure. Luther advised ista on the deal, which includes a planned €30 million investment and 25,000 new charging points by 2030.
Luther advises the Belgian Projective Group on the acquisition of Thede Consulting GmbH
On August 2, 2024, Projective Group acquired Thede Consulting. Luther Rechtsanwaltsgesellschaft advised Projective on the deal.
Private Equity: Luther advises Ancala on takeover of Solandeo
Munich, 09.07.2024 – The leading independent infrastructure manager Ancala has acquired Solandeo, a fast-growing owner and operator of smart meters in Germany. Luther Rechtsanwaltsgesellschaft provided Ancala with comprehensive advice on the transaction.
Luther supports the state of Brandenburg in establishing the Medical University of Lusatia
On July 1, 2024, Brandenburg is establishing its first state medical university, with Carl-Thiem-Klinikum in Cottbus becoming a university hospital. Luther Rechtsanwaltsgesellschaft advised the state on legal and tax matters related to the project's development and implementation.
Luther Luxembourg Welcomes Grégory Maricle in its Insurance and Reinsurance Practice
Luther Luxembourg Insurance / Reinsurance practice is growing!