Gleiss Lutz's interdisciplinary approach extends to the advice on foreign trade law, where the team supports international clients in interfacing compliance and M&A matters as well as in sanctions, export and investment control. The team regularly advises on US-related matters, such as sanctions, investment restrictions and filing obligations, as well as in connection with Russia, where, in addition to sanctions, the practice increasingly assists with exits. Counsel Eva Koch is well versed in customs law, while Jacob von Andreae frequently supports transactions in the context of investment control.
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'The firm is highly competent and committed to client success. The team combines a strong understanding of the law with practical problem-solving approaches, ensuring that clients receive not just legal advice, but actionable solutions tailored to their specific needs. '
'They are responsive, understand the client's needs and convey advice well. '
'Very good knowledge. '
'Eva Koch: Hands-on mentality, delivers perfect solutions and knows our needs .'
'They have good communication skills and offer practical solutions and advice which is helpful to the company from a business perspective.'
Key clients
- Robert Bosch Gruppe
- Linde GmbH – Linde Engineering
- Cisco Systems Inc.
- Bundesdruckerei GmbH
- Nexperia B.V.
- Rheinmetall AG
- Siemens AG
- Telefónica S.A.
- ZF Friedrichshafen AG
- Blackstone
Work highlights
- Ongoing advice to the Robert Bosch Group on export control and sanctions.
- Ongoing advice to Linde GmbH – Linde Engineering on export control and sanctions law.
- Investment control advice and representation of Cisco Systems Inc. in the acquisition of Splunk Inc., a publicly listed US cyber security software provider.
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Eva Koch