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Diversity

As a company with an international workforce, the cultural diversity of our employees is a matter of course for our firm. Gender, nationality, ethnic origin, religion or ideology, disability, age and sexual orientation shape the individuality of each person. At Luther, we consider this diversity to be an enrichment both for our work and in our personal interactions. Colleagues from 23 different nations work in our offices in Germany alone. We are committed to creating a work environment that is free of prejudice and that shows respect, appreciation and esteem for every employee.

As a commitment to promoting cooperation free of discrimination and unequal treatment, Luther was one of the first law firms to sign the Diversity Charter in 2010. The initiative is committed to a respectful and unprejudiced working environment and promotes diversity in the world of work.

To promote cross-cultural contacts, we invite colleagues from all our locations in Germany and abroad to a meeting once a year for professional and personal exchange and to promote shared values.

Equal opportunity is a key focus of our HR policy. Over 55% of our employees are women. We are constantly looking for ways to improve career conditions for female employees and increase their share in management positions. At the end of fiscal year 2021/2022, two-thirds of the lawyers appointed as partners in Germany were female.

A milestone for equal opportunities is the Luther Female Network. The focus of the network is on the internal and external networking of female colleagues, the sharing of experiences among each other and sustainable business development. In regular (online) meetings, the needs of Luther’s female lawyers are discussed, new business ideas are developed and innovative ideas and concepts for clients are developed jointly.

Luther consistently ensures that men and women are paid equally for equivalent work and performance. The use of parental leave by men and women is supported equally. Part-time employment and the assumption of management tasks are not mutually exclusive. Numerous examples demonstrate that this has been implemented successfully for years. In the 2021/2022 financial year, 9% of our partners worked part-time, of which 25% were male and 75% were female.

We are aware of our responsibility – to our clients and employees as well as a player within society. As a contribution to a better community, we are involved in numerous social projects, which we support on a regular or occasion-related basis.

The war that broke out in Ukraine on February 24, 2022, has shaken Europe and the rest of the world. Luther responded immediately by making a large donation to “Bündnis Entwicklung hilft & Aktion Deutschland Hilft” and the Red Cross. In addition to other regular donations, the Germany-wide Christmas donation of all Luther locations in 2022 went to SOS Children’s Villages Ukraine and worldwide.

Furthermore, Luther regularly provides pro bono support to associations that are socially committed, including Common Purpose, UN Refugee Assistance, and European Leukodystrophy Association (ELA).

Client Testimonials

CLIENT: Christoph Siegfried, Head of Legal/Compliance/Internal Services at NBank

COMPANY/FIRM: Nbank

TESTIMONIAL: “With Luther, we had a very competent and solution-oriented partner at our side. We are pleased that we succeeded in implementing this complex project with these experienced consultants in the interest of Lower Saxony’s economy and look forward to further cooperation.”

CLIENT: Jordan S. Hatcher, General Counsel of Staffbase.

COMPANY/FIRM: Staffbase GmbH

TESTIMONIAL: “Philipp Dietz and the Luther team have been instrumental in Staffbase’s continued growth with their advice and assistance. In this Series E, as in all their work with Staffbase, the Luther team has been hands-on, focused and diligent. They have truly become trusted business advisors and an extension of our in-house legal team at Staffbase.”

CLIENT: Hans Cool, Investment Director at Eneco

COMPANY/FIRM: Eneco B.V.

TESTIMONIAL: “We at Eneco are pleased to become a shareholder and support Sunvigo. We thank Philipp and his colleagues at Luther for their highly professional and pragmatic support in the transaction, which was instrumental in bringing this investment to fruition.”

CLIENT: Sridharan Rangarajan, CUMI’s director of Strategy and Finance.

COMPANY/FIRM: Carborundum Universal Limited (CUMI).

TESTIMONIAL: “The entire Luther team worked tirelessly to carefully review the numerous documents and contracts in this marathon race, providing us with the best insight to reach a successful conclusion with the vendors.”

CLIENT: Dietz Group

COMPANY/FIRM: Dietz Group

TESTIMONIAL: “The Luther team was always there to support us. We greatly appreciate the professional and trusting cooperation, thank them very much and are convinced that we can count on Luther in the future as well.”

CLIENT: Georg Janker and Wolfgang Malek, Founders and Managing Directors of Ruetz System Solutions

COMPANY/FIRM: Ruetz Systems Solutions AG

TESTIMONIAL: Ulrich Philippi, Marilen Hilbert and the Luther team were a decisive building block for our further successful company development. Characterized by professionalism, great communication and a good sense for business perspectives, the collaboration was a complete success.”

CLIENT: Till Schwerdtfeger, Managing Director of AOC | DIE STADTENTWICKLER GmbH

COMPANY/FIRM: AOC | DIE STADTENTWICKLER GmbH

TESTIMONIAL: “I would like to thank Ingo Wegerich and his team at Luther for their professional and reliable support in a complex process, which made even a debut issuer feel comfortable at all times.”

CLIENT: Steffen Bockisch, Head of Project Development at GP Papenburg AG

COMPANY/FIRM: GP Günter Papenburg Group of Companies

TESTIMONIAL: “With this project, we have once again proven that we are successful in the asset class “healthcare real estate”. Luther, with its experience in real estate and healthcare, is the ideal complement.”

CLIENT: ICC Germany Secretary General Oliver Wieck

COMPANY/FIRM: ICC Germany

TESTIMONIAL: “The Incoterms® are an indispensable component in international trade transactions for determining the terms of delivery. The Digital Guide is a real facilitator in finding the right clause. I am pleased that we are now lifting the tool to the next level together with Luther, by making the English version available to companies operating internationally.”

CLIENT: Robert Schollmeier, Head of the Legal Department of Stuttgarter SV SparkassenVersicherung (SV)

COMPANY/FIRM: Stuttgarter SV SparkassenVersicherung (SV)

TESTIMONIAL: “The legal advice provided by Luther’s team during the M&A transaction was excellent and helped us to safely navigate around some legal shoals that arose along the way. Overall, the cooperation was extraordinarily successful and also very pleasant on a personal level.”