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Loschelder Offices
KONRAD-ADENAUER-UFER 11
50668 KÖLN
Germany
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Industry focus > Energy
Loschelder‘s energy law team closely cooperates with the regulatory practice and utilises this combined expertise in advising on infrastructure developments such as grid access and grid charges. Practice head Raimund Schütz and his team act in a purely advisory capacity as well as representing clients in complaints proceedings before the higher regional and federal courts. This offer is regularly called upon by state regulatory authorities.Practice head(s):
Raimund Schütz
Other key lawyers:
Kristina Schreiber
Key clients
1&1
Regulierungskammer Bayern
Regulierungskammer Rheinland-Pfalz
Regulierungskammer Saarland
Regulierungskammer Hessen
Work highlights
- Representation of network operators in a number of complaints proceedings against the determination of revenue caps by the Bavarian Regulatory Chamber before the Munich Higher Regional Court and the Federal Court of Justice.
- Representation of network operators in a number of complaint proceedings against the determination of revenue caps by the Regulatory Chamber of Rhineland-Palatinate before the Koblenz Higher Regional Court and the Federal Court of Justice.
- Representation of network operators in a number of complaints proceedings against the determination of revenue caps by the Saarland Regulatory Chamber before the Saarland Higher Regional Court and the Federal Court of Justice.
Real estate and construction > Construction (including construction litigation) Tier 2
Loschelder follows a full-service approach in supporting large-scale construction projects, which constitute the central pillar of the practice. Clients, including investors and project developers as well as general contractors and insurers, are supported with traditional construction law matters in the context of urban developments, as well as the respective purchase, project development, leasing and sale. While structural engineering mandates constitute a large share of the workload, the team also covers matters pertaining to logistics, infrastructure and plant construction. The practice is headed by Jürgen Lauer and Walter Klein, who specialise in litigation in the event of major accidents; Mirko Ehrich and Oliver Kerpen, who focus on project development for large-scale projects; Andreas Fink, who is primarily active in construction-related advice as well as procurement and tenancy law; and Robert Kessler, who made partner in January 2022 and covers contentious and non-contentious plant construction matters.Practice head(s):
Testimonials
‘High level of professionalism, open and honest communication, quick and flexible response. Real relationship of trust.’
‘Walter Klein, Oliver Kerpen and their team work in a very goal-oriented manner and very clearly and openly point out the risks and opportunities in cases.’
‘Friendly and very competent. Collaboration is fun. Outstanding quality.’
‘Dr. Robert Kessler: Pragmatic and very knowledgeable.’
‘Dr. Mirko Ehrich: Good partner and quick help.’
‘Very solution-oriented and realistic advice. The strategic interests of the clients are always internalized and implemented.’
‘Solution-oriented, economical, reliable, honest, polite, good communication and anticipating possible problems/conflicts.’
‘Oliver Kerpen: He works quickly, reliably and results-oriented.’
Key clients
IC International Campus
Art Invest
CENTRUM
SIGNA
Signature Capital
ProLogis
Bauwens
HOCHTIEF
KLEUSBERG
ERGO Versicherung
Flughafen Köln/Bonn
KoelnMesse
Kanzler Verfahrenstechnik
Aalberts Industries
Kintyre
Vanderlande
Work highlights
- Construction litigation regarding the collapse of the historical archive of the city of Cologne, including contract design and construction-related advice on renovation.
- Construction-related advice to Art-Invest and OSMAB on the development of the Quartier I/D Cologne, including contract design and litigation.
- Construction-related advice to Kintyre on the conversion and new construction of the Märkisches Zentrum shopping center and the development of the Märkisches Quartier in Berlin, including contract drafting and litigation.
Industry focus > Telecoms Tier 3
Loschelder ‘s regulated markets team covers various sectors and advises on public and civil law issues pertaining to the media, energy, postal and rail transport sectors. Additionally, broadcasters, internet providers as well as fixed and mobile network providers are advised on network access and tariffs as well as antitrust law matters. The team also represents clients before the regulatory authorities and courts, with practice head Raimund Schütz being particularly well versed in litigation. In cooperation with other areas, the Loschelder Digitisation Taskforce was founded in 2019 and offers expertise in relevant matters such as the development of digital platforms.Practice head(s):
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Testimonials
‘The team has excellent technical expertise and also impresses with a very high degree of commitment and punctuality. Communication is always at eye level.’
‘Kristina Schreiber is very goal-oriented and client-oriented. She has excellent specialist knowledge, is always excellently prepared and very good at negotiating. She takes on the client’s perspective and always achieves very good solutions.’
Key clients
QVC Handel S.Ã .r.l. & Co. KG
1&1 Versatel Deutschland AG; BT (Germany) GmbH & Co. oHG; Colt Technology Services GmbH; ecotel communication ag; EWE TEL GmbH; HL komm Telekommunikations GmbH; Plusnet GmbH; Vodafone GmbH (VATM)
EWE TEL GmbH
Vodafone
ecotel communication ag
Orange Business Services GmbH
Innofactory GmbH
Work highlights
- Advising and representing 1&1 Versatel Deutschland AG; BT (Germany) GmbH & Co. oHG; Colt Technology Services GmbH; ecotel communication ag; EWE TEL GmbH; HL come telecommunications GmbH; Plusnet GmbH and Vodafone GmbH (VATM) in central regulatory proceedings before the Federal Network Agency regarding wholesale products from Telekom Deutschland GmbH (TDG) in the leased line market.
Intellectual property > Unfair competition Tier 3
For Loschelder, litigation represents the central pillar of its competition advice, while the practice has particularly strong expertise in competition proceedings, especially in injunction proceedings. The group is further experienced in supplementary performance protection as well as in trade secret acquisitions; Stefan Maassen is a key contact for the latter area. Other key members include Patrick Pommerening (licensing issues) and Thomas Schulte-Beckhausen, who is active in contentious matters.Other key lawyers:
Key clients
Endori GmbH & Co. KG
Armacell GmbH
BIEK (Bundesverband Paket- und Expresslogistik)
Butlers
Henkel AG & Co. KGaA
Klosterfrau
Pfeifer & Langen-Gruppe
Work highlights
- Representation of BIEK (Federal Association of Parcel and Express Logistics) in landmark proceedings against the market leader to comply with the requirements of the driver ordinance.
- Advising various group companies of the Pfeifer & Langen Group on trade mark law/trade mark management; advice and drafting of license agreements, IP clauses in other contracts, know-how protection.
- Ongoing and comprehensive representation of Henkel AG & Co KGaA in contentious UWG and trade mark matters in the field of detergents and cleaning agents; advice on packaging design and product design; anti-counterfeiting in the cleaning agent sector.
Real estate and construction > Project development Tier 3
Insurance > Insurance litigation Tier 4
Loschelder represents both insurers and policyholders in defending against and enforcing of coverage and liability claims. The team is particularly well versed in liability insurance disputes and D&O cases as well as in technical and personal insurance. Practice head Wilfried Rüffer covers matters pertaining to property insurance and inheritance law. Sandra Orlikowski-Wolf made partner in January 2022 and specialises in court representation in major losses.Practice head(s):
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Testimonials
‘Wilfried Rüffer and Sandra Orlikowski-Wolf are very confident and competent.’
‘Collegial and very pleasant cooperation.’
‘Know-how, fast, reliable and effective.’
Public sector > Planning and environment Tier 5
Loschelder's clients include large and medium-sized companies as well as federal and state authorities who draw upon the practice's water law and environmental liability expertise and seek advice in the event of environmental damages. The team acts across the entire spectrum of environmental and planning law and is also well versed at the interfaces to competition , insurance and private construction law. Maike Friedrich, who made partner in January 2022, primarily advises project developers and investors on construction planning aspects of construction projects with a special focus on immission control, while Cedric Meyer has extensive knowledge of waste, plant approval, immission control, material, environmental liability and water law.Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘Highly competent team across the entire spectrum of public law. Pragmatic advice.’
‘Cedric Meyer: head of the team and best specialist.’
‘Friendly and very competent. Collaboration is fun. Outstanding quality.’
‘Cedric Meyer: Broad knowledge and great trust.’
‘Medium-sized law firm with a broad coverage. Nevertheless, in terms of content on the level of a large law firm.’
‘Cedric Meyer: An outstanding specialist in his field and to be recommended without reservation.’
Work highlights
- Advice and representation of environmental partner Vogel AG because of a claim for investigation orders under soil protection law.
- Advising the city of Bad Honnef on the preparation of a project-related development plan including negotiation of the implementation contract for the revitalization of a central area of the pedestrian zone.
- Advice to Die Wohnkompanie NRW on the change in land use plan and preparation of a development plan for the conversion of a former commercial area into a residential area.
Real estate and construction > Real estate Tier 5
Loschelder covers the entire life cycle of a property and thus advises national and international investors and project developers on transactions and large-scale urban district developments; the capacities in the latter segment include the purchase of land, project development and leasing as well as sales support. Practice head Stefan Stock regularly takes the lead here. In January 2022, commercial tenancy law specialist Janos Mahlo made partner.Practice head(s):
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Testimonials
‘Well positioned for real estate transactions. Collaboration is seamless.’
‘Stefan Stock: strong negotiator; present; charming; can adapt to the other side.’
‘What differentiates Loschelder from other law firms? The commercial understanding, the pragmatism, the speed and the personal commitment to implement transactions in the best possible way for the benefit of the client.’
‘Stefan Stock: The more complex the situation, the tighter the timeline, the better Stefan Stock becomes. He always remains down-to-earth and approachable.’
‘Young, dynamic team.’
‘Stefan Stock: Super efficient and very likeable.’
Key clients
Gentes Gruppe
Art-Invest
Signature Capital
Wohnkompanie
MSREI
Kintyre
Cube Real Estate
Prologis
SIGNA Real Estate
SilverCloud
Bain Capital
IC Campus GmbH
BEOS
Redevco
Zurich
Deutsche Fonds Holding GmbH
Germany > Employment Tier 6
Loschelder advises medium-sized and listed companies as well as public sector employers on various employment law issues. Recently, the practice experienced an increased demand for advice on staff adjustments and restructuring; this is complemented by expertise in the use of external personnel, variable remuneration systems, know-how protection and company pension schemes. Martin Brock focuses on the latter, while Sebastian Pelzer is well versed in advising executives. Transformation issues such as the digitization of work and modern work forms represent Detlef Grimm's focus.Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘Competent, reliable, calm, solution-oriented.’
‘Loschelder consists of a real team, not just isolated specialists. I always get help from a single source that is coordinated with colleagues from other legal areas.’
‘Fast, competent and reliable advice at all times! Clear development of strategies, taking into account the possible success here.’
‘High level of competence and speed.’
‘Perfect collaboration with Sebastian Pelzer. Pragmatic solutions and clear demonstration of legal constellations.’
‘The team is very well coordinated. High pragmatism.’
‘Detlef Grimm: Longstanding, outstanding consultant. Always pragmatic, solution-oriented with a lot of understanding for clients’ concerns.’
‘Sebastian Pelzer is always a competent contact for all employment law issues. His advice is characterized by clear opinions and recommendations with a pragmatic focus.’
Key clients
1. FC Köln GmbH & Co. KG
AOK Systems GmbH
Atlas Copco Gruppe
BASALT AG
COGNOS AG / Hochschule Fresenius
DSGF
Flughafen Köln/Bonn GmbH
Mazda Motor (Deutschland) GmbH
Metro AG
Raiffeisen Warenzentrale Rhein-Main eG
Work highlights
- Ongoing advice to AOK Systems GmbH on employment and works constitution law, for example on the co-determination of the works council in the event of special payments and on the preparation of a corresponding works agreement.
- Advice on employment law to Atlas Copco Group on company acquisitions with contract redesign and restructuring; most recently as part of the acquisition of LEWA GmbH, Pumpenfabrik Wangen and soft2Tech GmbH; also advice on company pension schemes.
- Advising Mazda Motor (Deutschland) GmbH on employment and service contract law, for example on the effects of Covid-19 on the field service.
Restructuring and insolvency > Restructuring
Loschelder > Firm Profile
The firm
Loschelder Rechtsanwälte was founded in 2002 as a spin-off of an international UK-based firm by nine experienced partners. Since then it has grown to todays 33 partners and more than 60 lawyers. It has established itself as one of the leading law firms based in Cologne, while internationally co-operating with other law firms in the global TerraLex network. Loschelder offers its clients a personalised, individual and cutting-edge advice on all aspects of economic law on a top level by highly experienced partners. Many of the partners of Loschelder are renowned as leading experts in their field; they publish regularly on current legal topics and teach at universities.
Areas of practice
Clients of Loschelder include both medium-sized companies to major enterprises of all sectors and governmental authorities. They rely on the advice of Loschelder on strategic matters as well as on single cases, in negotiations and litigation matters of any kind, before German and European courts and in national and international arbitration.
Particularly, Loschelder advises and represents clients on all M&A and corporate law issues, in labour law, in commercial and distribution law, on public procurement and antitrust cases, on intellectual property and unfair competition matters, on building and real estate law and transactions, on all business activities in regulated markets (above all media, telecommunications and energy), on environmental and planning law and on insolvency and insurance law.
The firm is an active member of the TerraLex network and therefore able to offer its clients comprehensive advice on cases with international and foreign law impacts.
Main Contacts
Department | Name | Telephone | |
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Insolvency and corporate restructuring, (Distressed) M&A | Nils Derksen | ||
Construction/building, architectural law, ESG compliance and real estate sustainability | Florian Dressel | ||
Insolvency | Mirko Ehrich | ||
Corporate litigation | Martin Empt | ||
Construction/building | Andreas Fink | ||
Employment | Arne Gehrke | ||
Employment | Detlef Grimm | ||
Commercial contracts | Frank Heerstrassen | ||
Mergers and Acquisitions | Sebastian Kalb | ||
Intellectual property/unfair competition | Stefan Maassen | ||
Environment/planning | Cedric Meyer | ||
Insurance | Sandra Orlikowski-Wolf | ||
Insurance | Wilfried Rüffer | ||
Regulatory (media, telecommunications and energy) | Raimund Schütz | ||
Patent litigation | Thomas Schulte-Beckhausen | ||
Mergers and Acquisitions | Ulrich von Schönfeld | ||
Real estate | Stefan Stock | ||
Corporate | Henning Wahlers | ||
Commercial litigation | Nikolai Wolff |