Noerr's team acts integrated into the Digital Business Group and comprehensively advises on trade and distribution law issues across both the digitised as well as analogue segments. The practice is experienced in advising clients from the automotive industry on the implementation, audit and restructuring of distribution systems, the distribution of digitised products and supply chain due diligence. The team also acts across the healthcare and financial sectors and is well versed in disputes, advertising as well as contract and franchise matters, which is a core strength of Michael Reiling (focus on system catering, trading companies, pharmaceutical and medical device manufacturers) and of counsel Karsten Metzlaff. Albin Ströbl is well versed in distribution and distribution antitrust law matters pertaining to the automotive sector, while Tom Billing focuses on e-commerce, banking contract and distribution law and Cathrin Wentzel is experienced in cross-border supply chains, trade and distribution law as well as the automotive sector.
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'A team with a very broad range of topics that combines practice and the highest legal standards in an outstanding way. They understand the pragmatism that is necessary for young companies. Particularly highly recommended for contentious ancillary matters, as there is a very strong team in the firm that can be relied upon, which frequently cooperates and works very efficiently with legal tech in the conduct of proceedings. Very transparent billing.'
'Tom Billing: Impresses with his way of getting to the heart of legal issues and assessments. Practical recommendations at a very high level that take a clear position! Great person - a great partner within the firm.'
'Well-coordinated, professional team. Particularly noteworthy are the pragmatic and very practical approaches to solutions, which are lacking in many other law firms that get lost in dogmatism.'
'Cathrin Wentzel: Very professional, always easy to reach, quick feedback and immediately usable as it is practical and pragmatic. Extremely good overview of the issues in the automotive industry.'
Key clients
- Audi AG
- Canyon Bicycles GmbH
- Credi2 GmbH
- Daimler Truck AG
- Engel & Völkers
- Ferrari S.p.A.
- Fresenius Medical Care
- Jaguar Land Rover Deutschland
- MAN Truck & Bus SE
- Mazda Motor Europe
Work highlights
- Comprehensive advice to Audi AG on the introduction of an in-car app store and in-car shops, including the international rollout.
- Advising the Bauer Media Group on the handover of advertising marketing to RTL Deutschland’s marketing unit, Ad Alliance.
- Advising MAN Truck & Bus on the completion of a government-funded R&D project with renowned partners (Wacker Neuson, Software AG, Fraunhofer, RWTH, etc.) on the remanufacturing of a wide range of battery modules for heavy-duty transport.
Lawyers
Leading partners
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Next generation partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Cathrin Wentzel
Other key lawyers
Michael Reiling; Albin Ströbl; Karsten Metzlaff; Mansur Pour Rafsendjani ; Felix Muhl; Tom Billing; Cathrin Wentzel