Luther Rechtsanwaltsgesellschaft mbH’s state aid practice continues to be a notable presence in energy transition work, including infrastructure projects and coal phase-out measures, while also seeing a steady increase in instructions from the healthcare sector, particularly on hospital financing. The team is led by Helmut Janssen, whose two decades of experience engaging with EU institutions informs the firm’s approach to matters closely tied to EU regulation. Additional sector coverage includes transport and logistics, alongside advice to public bodies on privatisation, an area led by Ulf-Dieter Pape. The practice is also active before the Berlin Administrative Courts, notably in disputes involving public authorities.
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Testimonials
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- ‘A more than great team in state aid with super smart skills, deep knowledge and experience in subsidies cases and strategic and hands-on approach.’
- ‘Incredible lawyers: Helmut Janssen and Ulf-Dieter Pape.’
- ‘Broad specialist knowledge in state aid that clearly comes from practical case handling. Very solution oriented, offering advice that can be passed on to the management without much editing.’
Key clients
- AöR Freibäder Altleiningen und Hettenleidelheim
- Aurubis AG
- Baden-Württemberg, Ministerium für Wirtschaft, Arbeit und Tourismus
- INEOS Manufacturing Deutschland GmbH
- Kliniken Frankfurt-Main-Taunus GmbH
- Land Berlin
- Senatsverwaltung für Finanzen
- SHS - Stahl-Holding-Saar GmbH & Co.KGaA
- Stadt Frankfurt/Main
Work highlights
Advised Baden-Württemberg's Ministry of Economic Affairs, Labor, and Tourism on optimisation and acceleration requirements for settlement projects in the region. Collaborated with PD - Berater der öffentlichen Hand GmbH to develop viable options, particularly focusing on state aid law, to enhance and expedite entrepreneurial expansion efforts.
Advised State of Berlin in defending against the action brought by "Zweite Gemeinnützige Krankenhaus GmbH Deutsches Rotes Kreuz Schwesternschaft Berlin," the sponsor of DRK Kliniken Berlin Köpenick, before the Berlin Administrative Court.
Advised SHS - Stahl-Holding-Saar GmbH & Co.KGaA in defending against a nullity action before the European Court challenging the European Commission's €2.6 billion aid approval for the Saarland steel industry.
Practice head
Helmut Janssen
Other key lawyers
Ulf Dieter Pape; Stefan Mager