Arnecke Sibeth Dabelstein offers a one-stop shop solution for clients from the transport, aviation and logistics sectors and is among the top addresses for air, land and water matters. The team comprehensively covers transport law matters and, thanks to the division into focus groups, also handles interfacing insurance law and digitisation matters as well as sector-specific M&A transactions. In addition to advice, the group is also well versed in contentious issues and arbitration proceedings. Oliver Peltzer heads the practice, in which Holger Bürskens acts as deputy; both are experienced in transport and logistics projects. Clients from the aviation and travel industry regularly instruct Ulrich Steppler and Marco Remiorz frequently assists carriers with contract drafting and disputes. Carsten Vyvers advises on contract negotiations and drafting as well as the defence against claims for damages, while Andreas Fuchs specialises in pharmaceutical logistics and insourcing and outsourcing projects.
Advice to the transport sector in Germany
Arnecke Sibeth Dabelstein
Other key lawyers:
Holger Bürskens; Christine Kranich; Steffen Maelicke; Markus Schmitt; Claudia Hamm; Ulrich Steppler; Marco Remiorz; Carsten Vyvers; Andreas Fuchs
Testimonials
‘Experts for every specialist area are quickly available at all times. Time-critical work is done quickly and easily.’
‘Andreas Fuchs is outstanding in the field of logistics.’
‘Very in-depth knowledge of the entire transport insurance sector. Outstanding legal knowledge, but also practical and solution-oriented.’
Key clients
Deufol
Expeditors International
Work highlights
- Ongoing advice and all-round support for Deufol, including transport and storage law, and a seat on the board of directors.
- In and out-of-court advice and representation of Expeditors International.
- Advising Qatar Airways on requests for a preliminary ruling from the ECJ.
BBG und Partner
Infrastructure boutique BBG und Partner enjoys an excellent reputation in the public transport sector, which the team comprehensively supports in all relevant matters; including advice on state aid and public procurement law, as well as financing and public transport law. In addition, the firm offers expertise in new mobility, digitisation and decarbonisation matters and supports its clients in tender procedures and cross-sector projects. Lorenz Wachinger , Gerrit Landsberg and Lothar Holger Fiedler specialise in public transport matters, where Hubertus Baumeister also advises on the public transport market organisation. Sibylle Barth‘s clients include local authorities and public sector companies, which she advises on mobility and structural change in the transport sector.
Other key lawyers:
Niels Griem; Malte Linnemeyer; Gerrit Landsberg; Hubertus Baumeister; Sibylle Barth; Lothar Holger Fiedler; Lorenz Wachinger
Testimonials
‘The teams from the areas of environmental and planning law, railway and public procurement law have outstanding qualifications and also very good staffing capacities.’
‘The cooperation with BBG and partners is particularly efficient and valuable.’
‘Thanks to the respective clout, we can discuss all our inquiries with the respective specialists in the shortest possible time.’
Key clients
Bayerische Eisenbahngesellschaft mbH
Bundesministerium für Verkehr und digitale Infrastruktur
Deutsches Zentrum für Schienenverkehrsforschung (DZSF) beim Eisenbahn-Bundesamt (EBA)
Flixtrain GmbH
Freie Hansestadt Bremen
HEAG mobilo GmbH
Hochschule Esslingen
Infraserv GmbH & Co. Höchst KG
Kommunale Verkehrsgesellschaft Lippe mbH
Kreis Steinfurt
Kreis Warendorf
Land Berlin vertreten durch die Senatsverwaltung für Umwelt, Mobilität, Verbraucher- und Klimaschutz
Landeshauptstadt Dresden
Landeshauptstadt München
Landesnahverkehrsgesellschaft Groß-Gerau
Landesnahverkehrsgesellschaft Niedersachsen mbH (LNVG)
Landkreis Vechta
Landratsamt Böblingen (Verbundlandkreise)
Landratsamt Rems-Murr-Kreis
Ministerium für Klimaschutz, Umwelt, Energie und Mobilität, Land Rheinland-Pfalz
Niedersächsisches Ministerium für Wirtschaft, Arbeit und Verkehr
NVBW Nahverkehrsgesellschaft Baden-Württemberg mbH
Regierungspräsidium Stuttgart
Ricardo Energy & Environment The Gemini Building
Rosenheimer Verkehrsgesellschaft mbH
Stadt Detmold
Stadt Hürth
Umweltbundesamt
Verkehrsbetriebe Hamburg-Holstein GmbH
Verkehrsgesellschaft Bremerhaven AG
VMV Verkehrsgesellschaft Mecklenburg-Vorpommern mbH
Wupsi GmbH
Zweckverband SPNV Münsterland – ZVM
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DLA Piper
DLA Piper comprehensively covers all relevant issues in the transport sector, including aviation law, state aid and procurement, and PPP infrastructure projects. The team provides regulatory and cross-practice advice on trending issues such traffic transformation and e-mobility, with particular expertise in the automotive sector. Practice head Ludger Giesberts is well versed in aviation and planning law in addition to contentious issues and frequently advises authorities, associations and companies. Regulatory issues, including subsidy and state aid law, are covered by Guido Kleve, while Frank Roth assists with infrastructure projects and government contracts. Public-private partnership projects are among Thilo Streit ‘s key strengths.
Key clients
DeltaPort GmbH & Co. KG
Flughafen Köln/Bonn GmbH
Work highlights
- Advising Cologne/Bonn Airport on soil protection and aviation security issues in connection with the loss of kerosene by an aircraft on the airport premises.
- Comprehensive advice to an infrastructure operator in the transport sector on concession, public procurement and public law matters, including state aid and antitrust law issues, as well as on topics relating to e-mobility and fast charging infrastructure.
- Regulatory advice to a US automotive company on product regulation, product safety and environmental aspects, primarily in the field of electromobility.
Luther Rechtsanwaltsgesellschaft mbH
Luther Rechtsanwaltsgesellschaft mbH advises the transport sector with a full-service approach via its Mobility and Logistics practice group. Key topics include environmental, planning and construction law, which is complemented by expertise in contentious issues. The latter is a mainstay of Steffen Gaber; he frequently assists the automotive industry with the defence against claims and jointly heads the practice with outsourcing, IT and logistics expert Maximilian Dorndorf. Public procurement law issues are covered by Ulf-Dieter Pape, who frequently acts for public sector clients and private companies. In June 2022, the team welcomed Jette Gustafsson from Blaum Dettmers Rabstein, who focuses on transport, shipping and logistics law.
Testimonials
‘Ulf-Dieter Pape has a high level of expertise and industry knowledge.’
‘Reliable cooperation.’
Key clients
Fiege Logistik Stiftung & Co. KG
Landesnahverkehrsgesellschaft Niedersachsen mbH (LNVG)
Berliner Verkehrsbetriebe AöR
NVBW – Nahverkehrsgesellschaft Baden-Württemberg mbH
DPD Deutschland GmbH
Metro Logistics Germany GmbH
BASF SE
JOYSONQUIN Automotive Systems GmbH
Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche Aktiengesellschaft
Mahle GmbH
ACPS Automotive GmbH
Preh GmbH
Reetec AS
E.ON SE
Eneco B.V.
Flughafen Berlin-Brandenburg GmbH
Work highlights
- Advising the Berliner Verkehrsbetriebe on the procurement of a train control system for underground trains (CBTC) for two important transport lines in the capital with the aim of optimizing the train sequence.
- Advice and representation of Karcher AG to the Federal Motor Transport Authority in connection with the eligibility for registration and road safety of a vehicle sold by the client.
Norton Rose Fulbright
Norton Rose Fulbright‘s practice focuses on the transport, real estate and infrastructure sectors. The core segments include aviation and rail as well as mobility. Public-private partnerships (PPP) are another focus, where the team assists with structured project financing and advises on construction and planning law. Here, Michael Jürgen Werner is a key contact, he also covers public procurement and EU law and regularly assists with the realignment of public tasks. Markus Radbruch is well versed in aviation matters, while Timo Noftz advises on asset and project financing. The rail transport and PPP segments are among Dirk Trautmann key strengths. Ralf Springer (aviation and rail finance) left the partnership at the end of 2021 but continues to advise in the capacity of senior sonsultant.
Other key lawyers:
Ralf Springer
Testimonials
‘Norton Rose’s aviation team provides excellent support for all possible aircraft matters.’
‘They have a wide range of experience and the entire team has a hands-on mentality with workable solutions.’
‘Markus Radbruch leads the Aviation team and is a clear expert in his field. In addition to his enormous expertise, he has a perfect understanding of the client’s needs and is able to translate his legal knowledge into practical and economical solutions.’
‘Norton Rose Fulbright is frequently and preferentially approached in our business. What is important and relevant to us is fast and competent advice on business transactions under German law and in international jurisdictions.’
‘Markus Radbruch has a wide range of experience and is always very committed to the interests of the client.’
‘Dirk Trautmann has excellent expertise in the area of infrastructure in connection with banking/finance and has a very good understanding of economic relationships.’
‘Dr. Ralf Springer is a generally recognized expert and can already be described as a luminary in the field of aviation-related projects (especially aircraft financing and aircraft leasing). His calm, relaxed and pragmatic nature has saved many a difficult project.’
Key clients
NTT TC Leasing Co. Ltd.
Imperial International Holding
Bundesministerium für Verkehr und digitale Infrastruktur (BMVI)
KfW IPEX-Bank GmbH
European Investment Bank
MEAG
KBC
CSOB
Aircraft Finance Germany
GmbH
Work highlights
- Advised NTT TC Leasing Co. Ltd., a subsidiary of Nippon Telegraph and Telephone Corporation, on the financing of five Airbus A320 Neo aircraft.
- Advising and representing Imperial International Holding in antitrust claims for damages against several members of the truck cartel.
- Advice to the Federal Ministry of Transport and Digital Infrastructure as part of the second project of the PPP project B 247.
Orth Kluth Rechtsanwälte
Clients from the rail and public transport sectors frequently call upon the expertise of Orth Kluth Rechtsanwälte. The team around Michael Sitsen and Anselm Grün advises on prominent topics such as electromobility and traffic transformation, with additional capacities in energy law in the context of transport and infrastructure matters. Sitsen is experienced in advising on procurement projects in the bus and rail sectors, while Grün focuses on regulated transport markets. In 2022, the team was strengthened with two partner appointments: Dominika Stachurski covers regulatory issues with regard to rail, electromobility and public transport and Alexander Falk advises the transport sector on passenger transport law.
Key clients
DELFI e.V.
Erfurter Bahn GmbH
Mobility Inside GmbH & Co. KG
National Express Rail GmbH
Captrain Deutschland-Gruppe
Rhein-Erft-Kreis
Rhein-Main-Verkehrsverbund GmbH
Rhein-Neckar-Verkehr GmbH
Netzwerk Europäischer Eisenbahnen e.V
SBB Cargo International AG; SBB Cargo Deutschland GmbH
Dentons
Dentons ' practice advises numerous companies in the automotive industry on trend topics such as autonomous driving and electromobility. Here, Michael Malterer is a key contact; he focuses on transactions and public law matters pertaining to the automotive sector, while Jörg Karenfort and Florian Wiesner cover the interface to antitrust law. The firm also offers industry-expertise in aviation and assists with airport transactions and procurement law matters, which are primarily supported via the Munich-based team. Alexander von Bergwelt is a key contact for various players in the airport sector and advises on large-scale projects and corporate law.
Other key lawyers:
Jörg Karenfort; Florian Wiesner; Alexander von Bergwelt; Michael Malterer
Testimonials
‘Pragmatic and solution-oriented work.’
‘The Dentons team is characterized by short response times, quick and thorough processing and extensive international networking.’
‘Alexander von Bergwelt: A wealth of experience, an economical way of thinking, full availability, pronounced solution orientation, assertiveness.’
Key clients
Audi AG
Porsche SE
Volkswagen AG
Mercedes-Benz Group AG (vormals Daimler AG)
Daimler Truck AG
Deutsche Bahn AG / DB Regio
Lufthansa AG
Flughafen München GmbH
Munich Airport International
Aero Ground Flughafen München GmbH
IONITY
Duisburger Hafen AG
Duisport
Delticom AG
Microvast GmbH
Work highlights
- Representing Mercedes-Benz in diesel mass proceedings before German courts.
- Advice on data protection law to the Volkswagen AG Group, including advice on the global exchange of personal data for compliance purposes throughout the Volkswagen Group.
- Advice on antitrust and investment control law to IONITY and its former shareholders BMW, Daimler, Ford, Porsche and Hyundai on the entry of the financial investor BlackRock.
Heuking
Heuking is renowned for its advice to the public sector on public transport procurement projects. The team covers the segments transport, traffic and infrastructure and, thanks to industry expertise and an interdisciplinary approach, advises on various matters, such as transport, logistics and corporate law. Practice head Carsten Schrader is well versed in supporting infrastructure projects; he jointly heads the team with Martin Imhof, who regularly assists with international joint ventures and cross-border transactions. Ute Jasper specialises in public sector issues, particularly the procurement of public transport services and rail vehicles. Cord Tomhave (transport and shipping law) left the firm in summer 2022.
Testimonials
‘In addition to a high level of professionalism, Heuking is characterized by a high level of innovation in the design of complex contracts in the infrastructure sector.’
‘The cross-practice and multi-location cooperation enables the comprehensive, interest-based processing of the mandate.’
‘With Ute Jasper, Heuking has one of the outstanding experts in Germany for this field.’
‘The broad-based procurement law team at HKLW stands out from the competition in particular thanks to its wealth of experience, its pragmatic approach and its outstanding technical expertise.’
‘The team is well connected in the law firm.’
‘Ute Jasper has a sure instinct and professionally convincing authority for complex and politically explosive mandates and brings solution-oriented, individual proposals to the negotiations.’
‘Outstanding expertise in consulting. Solution-oriented approach when dealing with problems, taking current legislation into account.’
‘These are excellently trained lawyers who are not afraid to acquire the specialist knowledge required for the necessary infrastructure areas and operational issues. There is absolute equal treatment among each other, which creates a very harmonious atmosphere for the client in all meetings.’
Hogan Lovells International LLP
Hogan Lovells International LLP advises on transport law via its Mobility & Transportation group, covering a wide array of matters ranging from public procurement law and regulatory issues to recourse matters. The team is particularly well versed in the automotive and defence industries as well as in the aerospace sector. Patrick Ayad leads the group and was appointed global managing partner in June 2022. Detlef Haß handles contentious matters, while Florian Unseld is particularly experienced in advising on operational business issues.
Testimonials
‘Pragmatic solutions, also in the short term.’
‘Professional support, calm communication. Very good accessibility.’
‘Regular info events to keep up to date.’
Key clients
AKASOL AG
Bregal Unternehmerkapital
Bundesrepublik Deutschland – Finanzagentur GmbH
Daimler AG
Daimler Truck AG
Dana Inc.
FlixMobility
Genesis Motor Europe (Premium-Marke der Hyundai Motor Company)
Hyundai Motor Company
InfraRed Capital Partners
Lürssen (NVL B.V. & Co. KG)
Mercedes-Benz
Mitsubishi Motors
Ventiga Capital Partners
Vinfast
Waymo
ZF
Work highlights
- Advising several automobile manufacturers on e-mobility, including regulatory advice and support in drawing up supply agreements, in cooperation in the development area and in setting up purchasing and sales structures.
- Ongoing advice to several car manufacturers, including Genesis and Vinfast, on their entry into the European market.
- Advising various companies from the traffic and transport sector in Europe, Asia and the USA on numerous product-related regulatory requirements and product compliance cases as well as advising two new market participants in the field of autonomous driving on the national and European legal framework.
Raue
In transport law, Raue mainly focuses on public transport and aviation, where the firm recently increasingly advised on matters pertaining to climate protection and decarbonisation. Co-head Kornelius Kleinlein is primarily active in the areas transport infrastructure and tariff regulation; he jointly heads the team with Wolfram Hertel, who is well versed in public law and public procurement law.
Key clients
Kapsch TrafficCom AG, Wien
Berliner Verkehrsbetriebe Anstalt des öffentlichen Rechts (BVG)
REMÉ Rechtsanwälte
Boutique REMÉ Rechtsanwälte specialises in transport, insurance and maritime commercial law, advising clients on all matters pertaining to air, land, water and rail. Led by Ingo Gercke, the main focus is on the enforcement of and defence against claims for damages. In addition to qualifications in transport and shipping law, most team members are also specialised in insurance law, thus providing seamless advice. Gercke's expertise encompasses contentious matters and railway law, he also assists clients with operational business issues. Jobst von Werder and Christoph Singer are other key members, who also specialise in transport law. Andreas Zink made partner in January 2022 and has expertise in logistics and public transport law.
Key clients
AIG Europe SA
Zurich Insurance plc
Dachser SE
Taylor Wessing
Taylor Wessing focuses on aviation, infrastructure, regional rail transport and mobility, where the team advises on regulatory, environmental and planning law aspects. The team has particular experience in advising on ground handling services, new mobility concepts and asset financing. Specialist planning and environmental law are key competencies of Norbert Kämper, who jointly leads the group with public procurement and state aid law expert Michael Brüggemann. Timo Stellpflug was appointed partner in May 2022 and frequently accompanies projects in the digitisation arena.
Testimonials
‘Very pleasant cooperation due to high technical and negotiating skills.’
‘Quick and practical solutions are found and the client’s interests are represented very well.’
‘The law firm’s usual – very good – services in terms of specialist knowledge and negotiation skills as well as finding practical services could also be achieved in this practice area.’
Key clients
American Airlines
Berliner Verkehrsbetriebe (BVG) AöR
Electrify
Evertracker
Flughafen Frankfurt Hahn GmbH / Brinkmann & Partner (Insolvenzverwalter)
Imperial Logistics International
Land Niedersachen (Niedersächsische Landesbehörde für Straßenbau und Verkehr)
Work highlights
- Advice on state aid law to Flughafen Frankfurt Hahn GmbH due to insolvency. Conducting a bidding process in accordance with EU state aid law.
- Advising the Lower Saxony state authority for road construction and traffic on the tender for the concession for the provision of ground handling services at Hanover-Langenhagen Airport.
- Advising Electrify GmbH (Robert Tönnies Group) before the Federal Office for Export Control and Economic Affairs (BAFA) / BMWi regarding a so-called innovation premium.
CBH Rechtsanwälte
CBH Rechtsanwälte primarily assists public sector clients with transport-related matters, including mobility and transport infrastructure projects. Other core topics include public-private partnerships, tender projects and procurement law matters. Practice head Jan Deuster is experienced in advising public transport authorities and local transport companies; he offers additional expertise in the construction and operation of public charging stations. Associate Lara Itschert is particularly well versed in procurement law matters.
Testimonials
‘Always approachable and available.’
‘All questions are dealt with promptly and to our complete satisfaction.’
‘Jan Deuster keeps pointing out solutions that can then be implemented pragmatically.’
Key clients
Johann Bunte, Eiffage
Regionalverkehr Köln GmbH (RVK)
Ruhrbahn AG
wupsi GmbH
Work highlights
- Advice and support for Regionalverband Großraum Braunschweig in the organization and preparation of several direct awards and competitive awards in public transport (bus and tram) in the entire association area.
- Advising the Rhein-Erft-Verkehrsgesellschaft on questions of public transport organization and operation, including the procurement of hydrogen buses and bike-sharing services; In-court and out-of-court support in a dispute over the distribution of income in the VRS.
- Advising Stadtwerke Köln on questions relating to the installation and operation of e-charging stations in public spaces.
Clyde & Co LLP
In addition to its strength in maritime law, Clyde & Co LLP also covers general transport law, focusing primarily on recourse management. Practice head Volker Lücke advises clients in the supply industry as well as the building and construction sector; he jointly heads the team with transport insurance expert Stefan Ullrich. At associate level, Anna Falk and Julia Meyer impress with expertise in contentious and non-contentious land and air matters.
Other key lawyers:
Anna Falk; Julia Meyer
FLEET HAMBURG
FLEET HAMBURG covers German and English transport law, advising clients on the entire value chain, including contract drafting and disputes. Practice heads Eva Bodenbach and Arthur Steinmann comprehensively advise German and international companies on all transport law matters. Dharshini Bandara is particularly well versed in English law and covers matters pertaining to sea, road and aviation traffic.
Testimonials
‘Unique technical expertise with a deep understanding of the industry and a sense for practical solutions.’
‘Tobias Nesemann has in-depth, industry-specific know-how combined with a pronounced service mentality, business understanding and a focused problem-solving approach.’
‘Boutique with a unique combination of professionals with German and English accreditation. Good experience also in the field of dispute resolution.’
‘Eva Bodenbach demonstrates a pronounced willingness to familiarize herself with the specifics of the client’s industry.’
‘Dharshini Bandara: Very good presentation of details of English law.’
Kuss Rechtsanwälte Partnerschaft mbb
Kuss Rechtsanwälte Partnerschaft mbb specialises in international transport, particularly shipping and warehousing law, where the team assists with large-scale transport damage claims and recourse management. The team is jointly led by Robert Kuss, who is experienced in claims and logistics projects, and Corinna Kuss, who primarily advises international clients and assists with recourse matters.
Testimonials
‘Economic thinking and pragmatic solutions, just what is needed!’
‘As a pilot, Robert Kuss is a competent contact for all aviation matters.’