Luther Rechtsanwaltsgesellschaft mbH's constitutional and commercial administrative law practice places a clear focus on projects and associated administrative procedures in connection with the European emissions trading system, but is also well versed in state aid and budget law, in the context of which the team continues to advise various clients on Corona aid; regulatory issues in the hospital sector represent another focus, also for practice head Thomas Gohrke, who further regularly applies his administrative law expertise to matters in the gambling sector. Additionally, Sabrina Desens, who is well versed in tax law, and Stefan Altenschmidt, who frequently assists with energy law cases, are considered key contacts for environmental law.

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  • Thomas Gohrke: An absolute industry expert and well connected. Always finds the optimal solution for us. Always solution-oriented. Targeted brainstorming for complex issues.'

Key clients

  • Bundesgesellschaft für Endlagerung mbH
  • Land Brandenburg
  • Landeshauptstadt Potsdam
  • Stadt Leipzig
  • Stadt Köln
  • Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin
  • Universitätsklinikum Heidelberg
  • IHK Industrie- und Handelskammer für München und Oberbayern
  • Bayerische Versorgungskammer
  • Bezirk Niederbayern
  • Trink- und Abwasserverband Börde
  • Verwaltungs-Berufsgenossenschaft (VBG) gesetzliche Unfallversicherung
  • MERKUR Spielbanken Beteiligungs GmbH
  • Aurubis AG
  • HARIBO GmbH & Co. KG
  • Atlas Copco Holding GmbH
  • INEOS Manufacturing Deutschland GmbH

Work highlights

  • Advising the district of Lower Bavaria on the conclusion of a public law framework agreement between the Free State of Bavaria and ten clinics on the establishment and operation of the Lower Bavaria Medical Campus for a new approach to medical training in Bavaria.
  • Advice and representation of Aurubis AG in a lawsuit before the Berlin Administrative Court against the German Emissions Trading Authority at the Federal Environment Agency due to discrimination in the implementation of European emissions trading law with regard to the use of innovative and climate-friendly technologies in copper production.
  • Advice to Börde Drinking Water and Wastewater Association in the context of the wastewater development of HighTechPark Magdeburg with regard to various cooperation models, the water law framework and the implications under municipal law and municipal tax law.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Thomas Gohrke