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.
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Témoignages
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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.'
Clients clés
- Stellantis
- Fiat
- Alfa Romeo
- Iveco
- PSA/Peugeot
- Atlantia S.p.A./Telepass
- Daimler Truck AG
- EDEKA ZENTRALE Stiftung & Co. KG
- Gemeinde Baiersbronn
- Gemeinde Schwieberdingen
Points forts
- 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.
Avocats
Responsable de la pratique
Autres avocats clés
Eric Wagner; Stefan Widder; Michael Arnold ; Johannes Hertfelder; Matthias Karl ; Petra Linsmeier ; Lisa Kappler