Luther Rechtsanwaltsgesellschaft mbH specialises in the logistics and technology sector and, in cooperation with the M&A team, supports companies and technology service providers in transactions and outsourcing, where Christian Kuß advises on new technologies such as AI and big data. Michael Rath is well versed in regulated outsourcings, EBA compliance as well as data protection. The transaction support includes the design and negotiation of relevant documents, the implementation of post-closing measures as well as sourcing and IP matters; Wulff-Axel Schmidt is a key contact for the latter.

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Key clients

  • Deutsche Telekom AG
  • Arvato Systems / Bertelsmann
  • BASF
  • Bayer
  • MCM Klosterfrau
  • Deutsche Bank / Postbank
  • Hapag Lloyd
  • Thyssenkrupp
  • Riedel Communications GmbH & Co. KG
  • Staffbase GmbH
  • SBM Holding

Work highlights

  • Advising China Lodging Holdings Singapore Pte Ltd in connection with the post-merger integration following the takeover of Deutsche Hospitality/Steigenberger.
  • Advising Riedel Communications GmbH & Co. KG on the acquisition of all shares in Simplylive Ltd., a software provider for multi-camera production based in Hong Kong.
  • Advising Collaboration Betters The World SA (CBTW), a Belgian technology service provider, on the strategic acquisition of IT Frankfurt GmbH.

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Practice head

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Wulff-Axel Schmidt