Noerr

Noerr provides advice on trade, distribution and logistics across the automotive, logistics, retail and franchising sectors. The practice advises on digital transformation, data regulation, platform regulation, cybersecurity standards and the horizontal exchange of information within vertical structures. The team guides clients through shifting trade policies and global relations often advising on emerging trade agreements, the reform of the Vertical Block Exemption Regulation and the Supply Chain Due Diligence Act. The practice is jointly led by Michael Reiling, Albin Ströbl, Christian Mayer, Thorsten Kraul and Thomas Thalhofer. Reiling is recognised for their expertise in franchising and reorganisation of cross-border distribution systems, while Ströbl specialises in distribution law at the intersection of antitrust law. Mayer focuses on regulatory issues in the transport, energy, environment, media and gambling sectors. Tom Billing specialises in e-commerce, banking contract and distribution law, while Cathrin Wentzel brings experience in distribution and competition law.