Europe - Germany • Trade and distribution
Luther Rechtsanwaltsgesellschaft mbH
Luther Rechtsanwaltsgesellschaft mbH impresses with its distribution law expertise, which is regularly requested by companies from the automotive, logistics and healthcare sectors; practice head Steffen Gaber also focuses on the automotive industry and advises on supplier disputes and contract changes, which corresponds with the team's expertise in contract law and dispute resolution. Another key contact here is distribution law expert Johannes Teichmann, who joined from Baker McKenzie in January 2023. The practice is additionally well versed in trade and distribution law: Maximilian Dorndorf primarily assists with contract negotiations in connection with IT and digitisation projects, while Anne Caroline Wegner focuses on distribution antitrust law and handles franchise and supplier contracts.
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'High reliability and very good quality of work. Urgent inquiries are always quickly dealt with.'
'Anne Caroline Wegner has very good experience and excellent specialist knowledge.'
'High service orientation, pleasant exchange, good availability and quality, innovative forms of communication (digital platform).'
Key clients
- JOYSONQUIN Automotive Systems GmbH
- Mahle GmbH
- Preh GmbH
- ACPS Automotive GmbH
- SAME Deutz-Fahr
- Harley-Davidson
- Kia
- Hyundai Motor Europe GmbH
- SEG Automotive Germany GmbH
- Horiba Europe GmbH
- Burgmaier Technologies GmbH + Co KG
- Carcoustics
- Fiege Logistik Stiftung & Co. KG
- DPD Deutschland GmbH
- Cathay Pacific Airways Limited
- Karcher AG
- Alfred Kärcher GmbH & Co. KG
- Douglas
- Haus Cramer (Warsteiner)
- Amazon
- Kamps GmbH
- Chugai Pharma Germany GmbH
- Clarios Germany GmbH & Co. KG
- Consentino Global Sociedad Limitada
- Xinial Systems GmbH & Co. KG
- BASF Digital Farming GmbH
Work highlights
- Creation of an EU-wide sales contract for Hyundai Motor Europe GmbH using the possibilities of the new vertical GVO, including direct sales/dual sales and internet sales.
- Advising and representing SEG Automotive Germany GmbH in various supplier disputes due to delivery stops and alleged warranty claims by various OEM customers against SEG as well as advising on the new setup of production units.
- Advising Chugai Pharma Germany GmbH in connection with a cooperation agreement regarding the distribution of a digital therapy system.
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Dr Johannes Teichmann advises on national and international commercial and distribution law and distribution antitrust law. He drafts and negotiates sales agency, authorised dealer and franchise agreements and all commercial agreements along the supply chain, such as purchasing and supply, service, manufacturing, logistics and plant construction agreements, as well as advising on the law governing general terms and conditions. Johannes Teichmann helps clients design and restructure distribution systems and provides assistance in implementing the new German Act on Corporate Due Diligence Obligations in Supply Chains (“Supply Chain Act”). In addition, he represents his clients in judicial and extra-judicial disputes. Johannes Teichmann is a regular publisher on distribution law issues, in particular on the law governing general terms and conditions, cross-border contracts, and the consequences of the termination of distribution agreements.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Steffen Gaber