Gleiss Lutz strengthened its M&A competencies in the transport sector with Stefan Widder, who joined the team from Latham & Watkins LLP in September 2023, particularly with regard to transactions and the establishment of joint ventures in the automotive sector. Contentious matters are also a key topic, where Eric Wagner assists clients with contractual disputes and the defense against liability and recourse claims. Co-head Marc Ruttloff offers expertise in public and environmental law in the context of ESG projects in the automotive industry; he jointly leads the team with Jochen Tyrolt, who is well versed in cross-border transactions and carve-outs in the aviation and shipping sectors.
Testimonials
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'Gleiss Lutz gave us excellent advice as a start-up. The dynamic collaboration with start-ups is particularly outstanding. The law firm stands out from others through its combination of different, relevant specialist knowledge.'
'Marc Ruttloff is distinguished by his in-depth specialist knowledge and his remarkable efficiency. He knows how to explain complicated legal issues in an understandable way and always has a fundamental understanding of the client's perspective. His constant availability and his high level of commitment are particularly noteworthy.'
Key clients
- Stellantis
- Fiat
- Alfa Romeo
- Iveco
- PSA/Peugeot
- Atlantia S.p.A./Telepass
- Daimler Truck AG
- EDEKA ZENTRALE Stiftung & Co. KG
- Gemeinde Baiersbronn
- Gemeinde Schwieberdingen
- Konsortium unter Leitung des Forschungsinstitut für Kraftfahrwesen und Fahrzeugmotoren
- Landeshauptstadt Stuttgart
- Rhein-Kreis Neuss
- Mercedes Benz AG/Mercedes Benz Automotive Mobility
- Streetscooter/Deutsche Post AG
- Robert Bosch GmbH
- Vitesco Technologies Group AG
- Volkswagen AG
- ZF Friedrichshafen AG
- Deutsche Lufthansa AG
- Procter & Gamble Germany GmbH & Co Operations oHG
- Abellio Rail GmbH
- Bezirksregierung Düsseldorf
- Deutsche Bahn AG/Deutsche Bahn Vertriebs GmbH
- Stadt Mannheim/Mannheimer Verkehrsbetriebe
- Voestalpine AG
- Advanced Nuclear Fuels GmbH/Gesellschaft für Nukleare Entsorgung/NUCLEAR TECHNOLOGIES GmbH
Work highlights
- Advising Atlantia SpA/Telepass since its market entry in Germany in connection with the client’s appointment as a provider of European Electronic Toll Services by the Federal Ministry of Transport and Digital Infrastructure.
- Advising Daimler Truck AG in connection with the damages proceedings following the EU Commission's proceedings in the truck sector; support in the German court proceedings and coordination of the global court proceedings as well as representation in ECJ referral proceedings, including on fundamental questions of group liability.