CMS supports national and international blue chip clients, medium-sized companies and start-ups in trade and distribution law matters and regularly acts across the automotive, energy, consumer goods and retail sectors. The team advises on commercial and procurement matters, large-volume distribution and price adjustment disputes, logistics, distribution antitrust law, franchise and liability issues as well as supply chain compliance in accordance with the new supply chain law. Lars Eckhoff is experienced in e-commerce and dealership matters and in 2024 took over the practice management from Gerald Gräfe, who focuses on the automotive sector. Further key contacts are Robert Budde, who is experienced in Italian distribution law, and Peter Endres (franchise, selective distribution systems).
Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
'Extremely good knowledge of the automotive sector and the relevant basic principles of the group. Quick technical understanding and practical, implementable solutions in the shortest possible time. Adapts to the client's way of thinking and anticipates the client's wishes.'
'We work closely with CMS on development contracts and assignments in the automotive industry and are extremely satisfied.'
Key clients
- Porsche
- Hanon
Work highlights
- Ongoing advice to Porsche on all commercial and procurement issues, including representation in the defense against supplier claims, including price adjustment requests and threatened delivery stops.
- Advising Kärcher on strategic cooperation with TTS Cleaning, including the preparation and negotiation of related cooperation agreements.