Public procurement

Luther Rechtsanwaltsgesellschaft mbH

Luther Rechtsanwaltsgesellschaft mbH impresses with its holistic advice to cities and municipal utilities, federal and state ministries and, in some cases, private companies: cooperation with its internal antitrust, environmental, energy and real estate lawyers allows the team to provide procurement and litigation advice in relation to a variety of innovative projects. These include power plant decarbonisation, IT procurement, construction and transport infrastructure projects, and defense procurement. Stefan Mager assists a large number of clients with the design and execution of tenders related to IT and urban development and took over the practice management from Ulf-Dieter Pape in July 2022, who continues to act in various review and administrative proceedings before regional courts and the ECJ. Tobias Osseforth is also experienced in litigation and further assists with high-profile procurement proceedings in the healthcare sector.

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Testimonials

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'What's special about this team is that everyone works with each other on equal terms. For example, if the associate has a good idea, the partner may consider his own idea and pursue and further develop his idea in collaboration with the associate. This level of respect is also clear in discussions with clients. It is never the law firm alone that sets the path, but we discuss together what the actual goal is and how it can best be achieved.'
'Henner-Matthias Puppel: Has very good negotiating skills, brings together different positions and always pursues the best goal for his clients. The trusting collaboration takes place on an equal footing. He has an extremely broad knowledge of procurement law and many years of experience that he can draw on.'
'Tobias Osseforth: His extremely high level of technical expertise led to an excellent solution in a very short time in a constructive collaboration. Advice and problem solving with high quality and efficiency.'
'The team is characterised by a high and up-to-date level of knowledge, absolute reliability and very good results.'
'The firm is characterised by a high level of professionalism. The creation of the tender design was approached immediately and in a goal-oriented manner, so that suitability and award criteria as well as the evaluation system could be moved forward quickly.'
'Stefan Mager: Is characterised by a very high level of specialist knowledge of procurement law. Thanks to his wealth of experience, his suggestions are always goal-oriented and practical. All challenges that arose were addressed quickly and constructively.'
'The practice of these outstanding lawyers is characterised by impressive innovative strength. The team is some of the best I have ever had the pleasure of working with. Their competence, integrity and innovative spirit are unsurpassed.'
'Tobias Osseforth: Embodying the essence of the modern lawyer. His meticulous way of working coupled with a deep understanding of procurement law sets him apart. Colleagues should know that he is a true ace at strategic thinking and often uses this skill to steer complex cases from start to finish. The depth and breadth of his knowledge is impressive and yet he always remains humble and approachable. Mr. Osseforth has an exceptional ability to understand complex procurement procedures while always maintaining an overview. His strategic thinking and proactive approach make him an invaluable asset to any project.'

Key clients

BVG Berliner Verkehrsbetriebe AöR
Bundesanstalt für Immobilienaufgaben
Bundesministerium für Gesundheit
Dortmunder Stadtwerke Aktiengesellschaft
Federal Ministry of Education and Research
Hallesche Verkehrs AG
Land NRW
Landesamt für Zentrale Polizeiliche Dienste NRW
Landeskriminalamt Baden-Württemberg
Landesnahverkehrsgesellschaft Niedersachsen mbH
Ministerium für Kinder, Familie, Flüchtlinge und Integration des Landes Nordrhein-Westfalen
RAG Aktiengesellschaft

Work highlights

Advising Dillinger Hüttenwerke on procurement law, funding law, energy law and environmental and planning law on the transformation to CO2 neutrality.
Advising the state capital of Munich on an EU-wide procurement procedure to commission project management and process control as part of a merger of the city's housing associations.
Advice on antitrust and procurement law and successful legal representation before the European Court of Justice of public transport company Egenberger GmbH & Co. KG on the accusation of participation in agreements in public tenders in southwest Germany in violation of antitrust law; appropriate follow-up advice on tenders.