Arnecke Sibeth Dabelstein's transport, aviation and logistics practice supports operators, insurers and carriers in transport law matters and focuses on the drafting of transport and logistics contracts. Other core topics are transaction support, the advice on contentious matters and relevant interfacing matters. These capacities correspond with the focus of practice head Oliver Peltzer, who is well versed in transaction work and contract drafting and is also experienced in arbitration. He is supported by Holger Bürskens, who is experienced in the structuring and support of projects in the transport and logistics sector as well as in contract drafting and negotiations. The drafting of transport and logistics contracts is also among the core strengths of Marco Remiorz and Steffen Maelicke, they both have additional experience in diputes and litigation. The latter is also a mainstay of transport law expert Carsten Vyvers; he regularly supports clients in the defence against claims for damages. Andreas Fuchs specialises in pharmaceutical logistics as well as in- and outsourcing.

BBG und Partner is primarily instructed by municipalities thanks to the team's expertise in public transport and regional rail transport, which covers all relevant aspects in this context and in particular the support in state aid and procurement law. Other competencies include the advice on e-mobility and car sharing systems as well as decarbonisation projects. Sibylle Barth also focuses on the public transport sector and is key contact for new mobility, while Lorenz Wachinger covers railway law. Niels Griem is experienced in procurement procedures and is regularly instructed by public sector clients. Malte Linnemeyer advises on procurement law issues in the local rail transport sector. In January 2023, Hubertus Baumeister (focus on the public transport) switched to of counsel status; Jantje Struß (municipal, public procurement and state aid law) made partner at the same time.

Dentons focuses on transaction support and regulatory advice to companies in the automotive sector, where topics such as e-mobility and autonomous driving, including related AI software, are covered. The co-head of the global autonomous vehicles team, Michael Malterer, regularly takes the lead here; he is also well versed in corporate law and transactions. Alexander von Bergwelt is the co-head of the corporate and M&A practice and focuses on transaction support, corporate law matters, M&A and private equity transactions as well as structuring measures; he frequently assists clients from the automotive and aviation sectors. Interfacing antitrust and merger control issues are handled across all practices; this offer is complemented by experience in advising airports and airlines on state aid and procurement law as well as project support.

DLA Piper advises well-known companies from the aviation, automotive and logistics sectors on procurement and state aid law as well as on infrastructure projects, including project financing, and regulatory matters. The regulatory area covers matters pertaining to the automotive and e-mobility segments, including market entry, cooperations and product launches as well as related data protection issues; recent instructions in the aviation sector affected ground handling services. The team frequently acts at the interface with ESG, particularly in connection with e-mobility and project work, such as in the context of the development and expansion of charging infrastructure. With Thomas Gädtke as head of the German litigation and regulatory practice, clients are also represented in cross-border disputes.

Luther Rechtsanwaltsgesellschaft mbH advises clients from the rail transport, aviation, logistics and energy sectors, which regularly call upon the team’s expertise in the areas of public transport, regional rail transport and e-mobility. The team regulalry advises on project developments, including planning and construction law issues, and M&A transactions in the transport sector. The automotive supplier expert Steffen Gaber is also experienced in defending against contractual claims. He co-leads the team with Maximilian Dorndorf, who advises clients in competition law disputes and also counts the areas of outsourcing, IT and logistics among his core competencies. In addition to private transport operators, the team is also instructed by public sector clients on procurement law issues in connection with privatisations and the associated tender procedures.

Norton Rose Fulbright team acts across the aviation, maritime, rail and road transport sectors, with a focus on supporting the financing and leasing of new vehicles as well as supporting PPP projects. Timo Noftz, who is experienced in drafting financing and leasing contracts, regularly takes the lead here and, in addition to transport companies, he also advises banks, lessors and funds; he shares this focus with senior consultant Ralf Springer (focus on the aviation and rail sectors), who is also well versed in restructuring-related matters. Markus Radbruch offers financing and leasing support in the aviation sector. Dirk Trautmann recently took the lead in matters pertaining to motorway projects and project financing, while Michael Jürgen Werner is frequently instructed on (contentious) antitrust and EU law matters.

orka specialises in the rail transport sector and advises public and private passenger and freight train operators on regulatory issues and supports them in the sourcing of new rail vehicles and related procurement law matters. Michael Sitsen also focuses on procurement law matters; he has additional expertise in bus transport and co-leads the team with Anselm Grün, who is also experienced in the rail transport sector; Grün is particularly well versed in  contract drafting and regulatory issues and also covers antitrust law matters. He is also experienced in ​​e-mobility and the enforcement of claims.

Gleiss Lutz is well versed in regulatory matters and has expertise in the automotive sector and related future topics such as e-mobility and sustainable fuels. The team also covers transaction support and contentious proceedings, particularly antitrust disputes. Marc Ruttloff is well versed in public law and advises on administrative and constitutional law matters as well as ESG topics; he jointly leads the practice with the corporate and M&A expert Jochen Tyrolt.

Heuking is regularly instructed by public sector clients in the context of public transport procurement projects, including the related financing of new rail vehicles. Other core competencies include corporate law matters and transaction support as well as insolvency proceedings. The practice is co-lead by Carsten Schrader, who supports public sector clients in the construction of infrastructure projects, and transaction expert Martin Imhof. Another key contact is Ute Jasper; she supports state ministries and transport associations in the procurement of public transport services and rail vehicles.

Led by the trade and distribution expert Patrick Ayad, Hogan Lovells International LLP focuses on the automotive sector and advises on the development of e-mobility concepts, ​​autonomous driving and related regulatory issues. Florian Unseld is experienced in the design of distribution systems and consumer protection issues in the automotive sector, while Detlef Haß is well versed in litigation and supply chain disruption matters; Golo Edel was appointed to counsel in January 2023 and advises clients from the rail sector on commercial and distribution law, including regulatory issues, as well as on M&A transactions, particularly the acquisition of railway portfolios and logistics companies.

Raue advises public transport operators and airports on financing and tariff regulation as well as climate protection issues and approval procedures. Kornelius Kleinlein is a key contact for tariff regulation, he also advises on corporate law issues and transport infrastructure projects. He jointly leads the practice with Wolfram Hertel, who is an expert for public, environmental, procurement and planning law.

Boutique REMÉ Rechtsanwälte impresses with insurance law expertise, which is regularly requested in connection with maritime accidents, damages and logistics chains disruptions. The team primarily represents international and German insurers in the defence against claims for damages. Practice head Ingo Gercke comprehensively covers contentious matters, including coverage disputes and charter party issues.

Taylor Wessing demonstrates particular strength in the aviation sector and handles aviation and procurement law issues, financing, transaction-related topics and matters in connection with ground handling services. Salary partner Alper Utlu is a key contact for financing and leasing and has additional expertise in rail vehicles. He is part of the practice led by of counsel Norbert Kämper (planning and environmental law, approval procedures) and Michael Brüggemann (procurement, EU and state aid law).

Bird & Bird supports public transport operators and airlines in the procurement of new vehicles and aircraft, as well as in contract drafting for public sector clients. Among the key contacts are public commercial lawyer Alexander Csaki, the asset financing and leasing expert Matthias Winter and the procurement law specialist Guido Bormann.

The transport practice at CBH Rechtsanwälte is experienced in supporting public transport authorities and municipal transport companies in procurement law matters; Practice head Jan Deuster and Lara Itschert, who was appointed to partner in March 2023, are among the key contacts for this. Deuster complements this with expertise in market access issues and financing issues.

Clyde & Co LLP impresses with expertise in recourse and damage proceedings and supports international logistics companies and insurers in the context of damage to goods and transport as well as any breach of contract in the transport and freight context. Accordingly, the two practice heads Volker Lücke and Stefan Ullrich also focus on supporting carriers, freight carriers and their insurers in international claims in connection with transport contracts. They are supported by the transport and forwarding law expert and senior associate Julia Meyer.

FLEET HAMBURG covers all areas of logistics, transport, forwarding and maritime law and is also experienced in cross-border matters thanks to the expertise in both German and English law. In addition to drafting and negotiating contracts, this expertise is regularly utilised in contentious matters. Eva Bodenbach (charter parties, supply and service contracts) jointly heads the practice with transport and forwarding law expert Arthur Steinmann.

K&L Gates LLP advises transport companies, including public and private service providers, investors and funds particularly in the context of procurement and financing as well as the leasing of rolling stock and vehicles. Frank Thomas regularly takes the lead here. He co-leads the practice with Annette Mutschler-Siebert, who is well versed in procurement law.

Kuss Rechtsanwälte Partnerschaft mbb is experienced in recourse management and international damages claims in the rail, road and shipping sectors, where the team's expertise in transport insurance law is frequently called upon. The two practice heads and transport insurance specialists Robert Kuss and Corinna Kuss are the key contacts here.

Redeker Sellner Dahs supports public sector clients in infrastructure projects in the road and rail sectors and also covers construction and planning law issues. A core strength is the representation in proceedings pertaining to planned construction projects. The practice is led by construction and planning law expert Olaf Reidt and Christian Eckart, who focuses on public commercial and aviation law.

Watson Farley & Williams LLP demonstrates particular strength in ship financing and also advises on financing transactions in the rail and aviation sectors. Head of Germany Christian Finnern heads the group and is well versed in financing, construction matters as well as ship registration and management. Clemens Hillmer, head of the German assets and structured finance team, is another key contact for financing in the transport sector.