Luther Rechtsanwaltsgesellschaft mbH focuses on digitalisation, technology-driven innovation projects, related contract drafting and management, and the use of AI. Team head Wulff-Axel Schmidt has extensive experience in implementation strategies for sourcing and protection law, as well as cooperative and IT project agreements. The ‘certified specialist in IT law’ Michael Rath focuses on IT, data protection, and intellectual property protection, while Christian Kuß advises clients on legal issues relating to new technologies, such as AI, big data, or the metaverse.
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- ‘The firm stands out for its highly qualified, multidisciplinary team, which combines deep legal expertise with strong commercial acumen and extensive experience in advising on complex, high-stakes matters. The team consistently demonstrates a proactive, solution-oriented mindset and a deep understanding of our business needs, which translates into practical, strategic advice.'
- 'Michael Rath, partner and certified specialist in IT law, stands out for his strategic foresight, deep technical and legal expertise, and his ability to structure complex matters in a clear and solution-oriented way. As head of the Information Tech & Telecommunications practice at Luther, he plays a key role in efficiently coordinating projects and providing high-level guidance.'
- ‘Our collaboration with the team at Luther Rechtsanwaltsgesellschaft has been consistently outstanding.'
Key clients
ACTIA IME GmbH
Berliner Verkehrsbetriebe (AöR)
Universitätsklinikum Tübingen
Work highlights
Advised BASF Digital Solutions GmbH on designing and enhancing global data center and IT infrastructure, including global IT services outsourcing.
Advised Fiege Logistik Stiftung & Co. KG on Galeria's logistics restructuring, including disentangling joint ventures and renegotiating IT contracts.
Advised DKMS Group gGmbH on data protection matters related to fundraising activities and stem cell donation processes.
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Practice head
Wulff-Axel Schmidt
Other key lawyers
Michael Rath; Maximilian Dorndorf; Christian Kuß; Michelle Petruzzelli