Recommended for advice on new transport concepts such as automated and autonomous driving systems, Gleiss Lutz‘s multi-faceted offering includes a wealth of experience in the automotive industry, while also covering the aviation and rail sectors. The team demonstrates proficiency in distressed M&A and restructuring matters, compliance advice, foreign trade law, and product liability, and is led by cross-border transactions expert Jochen Tyrolt and Marc Ruttloff, who is well versed in administrative, constitutional, and European law. Eric Wagner demonstrates strength in commercial law, with focus areas including autonomous driving, connectivity issues, contract disputes, and recourse claims.
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Testimonials
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- 'Gleiss Lutz has an outstanding team in the automotive and mobility sector. They have excellent connections and in-depth knowledge of the industry.'
- 'I would describe the team as friendly, efficient, and highly organized. The experience was overall very positive, and I appreciated the team's clear communication and structured approach.'
- 'They are thinking beyond the mere request with practical advice.'
- ‘Ralf Morshäuser has always helped us to navigate our transactions with his profound business-oriented mindset.’
- ‘We appreciate Gleiss Lutz for their partner-led approach, cross-disciplinary collaboration, and strategic thinking combined with sector expertise and their international "Best Friends" network.'
- ‘People thinking beyond the mere request.’
- 'Throughout our collaboration, the team was always well-prepared, professional, and pleasant to work with. The advice was comprehensive and well structured. They friendly, efficient, and highly organised.'
- ‘Marc Rutloff and Eric Wagner were present for key meetings, readily available, and equally committed to supporting the project. Each of them demonstrated professionalism, responsiveness, and a strong sense of responsibility throughout the engagement. The level of coordination and mutual support within the team was particularly valuable from a client perspective.’
Key clients
- Stellantis Fiat Alfa Romeo Iveco PSA/Peugeot Bugatti Digitain Atlantia S.p.A./Telepass Daimler Truck AG EDEKA ZENTRALE Stiftung & Co. KG Audi AG Mercedes Benz AG/Mercedes Benz Automotive Mobility Volkswagen AG ZF Friedrichshafen AG Deutsche Lufthansa AG Procter&Gamble Germany GmbH & Co Operations oHG Abellio Rail GmbH Düsseldorf district government Deutsche Bahn AG/Deutsche Bahn Vertriebs GmbH/Deutsche Bahn Cargo AG Voestalpine AG Advanced Nuclear Fuels GmbH/Gesellschaft für Nukleare Entsorgung/NUCLEAR TECHNOLOGIES GmbH Sphaira Medical GmbH Auto-Kabel Management GmbH Berylls Group GmbH J&S Holding Liebherr-Transportation Systems GmbH Mahle GmbH Marelli Aftermarket Germany GmbH REHAU Industries SE & Co. KG Ricoh Company, Ltd Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG FreeNow Thule AB VTG Aktiengesellschaft; VTG Rail Europe GmbH DeBrauw Blackstone Westbroel N.V. Kenstone Metal Co.Ltd General Logistics Systems Germany GmbH & Co. OHG/General Logistics Systems B.V Schaeffler AG Credit Suisse AG Michelin Group NORMA GROUP Patria Oyi
Work highlights
Advised Digitain on product liability and regulatory issues regarding the introduction of a fully digital development process for new products, including a proposal to legislators for corresponding amendments to the statutory framework.
Advised Sphaira Medical GmbH on product law issues, in particular concerning regulatory, contractual, and liability law.
Represented Alfa Romeo, Stellantis, Fiat, PSA/Peugeot, Iveco, Bugatti, and other automotive manufacturers in court proceedings regarding access to on-board diagnostic data by various claimants.
Practice head
Jochen Tyrolt; Marc Ruttloff
Other key lawyers
Eric Wagner; Lisa Kappler