Arnecke Sibeth Dabelstein boasts expertise in the drafting of logistics contracts, where Holger Bürskens regularly supports freight forwarders and industrial companies in negotiating supply contracts, which frequently pertain to project work in the transport sector. Other mainstays include the advice on contentious matters, where the team routinely acts before German and European courts in connection with damage to goods and recourse claims, here, Marco Remiorz is a key contact for supporting insurers and freight forwarders. Transactions in the transport sector are a core strength of practice head Oliver Peltzer, who also focuses on projects in the shipping and aviation industries; in addition, Peltzer regularly acts as an arbitrator. Carsten Vyvers is experienced in advising freight forwarding and logistics companies on damages claims, while Andreas Fuchs specialises in pharmaceutical logistics and temperature-controlled transport and also supports in- and outsourcing projects.

BBG und Partner recently significantly strengthened its capacities in digitised transport systems such as the development of car and bike sharing systems and their respective apps operated by public authorities. In the public transport sector, the team is experienced in the financing of new rail vehicles as well as climate-friendly buses and is also regularly instructed in connection with rail and road construction projects. Sibylle Barth acts at the interface between digitisation projects and public transport-related projects, with expertise in the introduction of new mobility models. Of counsel Hubertus Baumeister is experienced in advising planners and economists on supporting authorities in market access matters regarding public transport companies; he is also well versed in related restructuring and financing matters. At associate level, Simon Kase is a key contact for the decarbonisation of public transport, e-mobility and related regulatory issues.

Dentons' transport practice group primarily acts across the automotive sector, including the advice to German and international manufacturers and suppliers, and offers strategic support in regulatory matters pertaining to the autonomous driving and e-mobility sector as well as corporate, antitrust and procurement law issues. The aviation industry is another focus, where the team advises airlines and airports on construction and modernisation projects as well as disputes. Co-head of the firm's Autonomous Vehicles team Michael Malterer is experienced in future topics in the automotive sector such as autonomous driving. Malterer also offers transaction support in the automotive sector, where he frequently joins forces with transaction expert Alexander von Bergwelt . Co-head of the German antitrust practice Florian Wiesner is well versed in cross-border merger control and antitrust proceedings.

DLA Piper comprehensively advises clients from the automotive sector on regulatory matters, including e-mobility projects, compliance in accordance with EU law, cross-border PPP project support as well as interfacing financial, procurement and state aid law issues. Led by Thomas Gädtke, the team also covers transport-related disputes, such as trade, procurement and product liability disputes, while Ludger Giesberts regularly represents car manufacturers, clients from the aviation sector and public authorities in proceedings before civil and administrative courts. Guido Kleve is well versed in regulatory support, port and aviation law issues as well as public law litigation.

Hogan Lovells International LLP focuses on the automotive industry and regularly supports manufacturers and technology providers in new product launches, including electric cars, as well as the development and expansion of charging infrastructure. The group is jointly led by trade and distribution lawyer Patrick Ayad, who advises car manufacturers and suppliers on contract drafting and compliance matters, and Florian Unseld, who is well versed in consumer protection law and regulatory aspects of transactions. Christoph Wünschmann represents clients from the transport sector before the Federal Cartel Office and offers longstanding expertise in fine proceedings, while counsel Golo Edel assists automotive and logistics clients in procurement and logistics projects.

Norton Rose Fulbright's transport practice offers combined expertise in ​​asset financing, including the advice to banks, airlines and lessors on the acquisition of new aircraft, as well as experience in supporting PPP projects pertaining to the rail transport sector. Timo Noftz is a key contact here and advises on ship, aircraft and train financing. In addition to Noftz, Markus Radbruch has further expertise in aircraft financing and supports lessors in connection with airline insolvencies. Dirk Trautmann assists public sector clients with PPP projects, including infrastructure and energy projects, and also advises private sector clients on transactions pertaining to the transport sector. Michael Jürgen Werner covers German and EU antitrust law matters across the aviation, rail and public transport sectors as well as related litigation.

orka is regularly instructed by state ministries and private transport operators on projects in connection with the modernisation of rail infrastructure, including digitisation and the implementation of new safety systems in the context of new mobility. The team also handles related procurement and constitutional law issues as well as regulatory matters. Michael Sitsen supports public sector clients in procurement and tender procedures and is well versed in rail and bus transport. Sitsen jointly heads the practice with Anselm Grün, who routinely advises across the rail transport and e-mobility sectors on regulatory and antitrust matters.

Redeker Sellner Dahs advises public sector clients on planning and construction law in the context of large infrastructure projects and also represents clients in disputes before the administrative courts and the European Court of Justice. Olaf Reidt is a key contact for construction and planning law issues and co-leads the team with Tobias Masing, who is experienced in representing state authorities in disputes regarding aviation routes and other planning law disputes.

Numerous insurers and shipping companies instruct REMÉ Rechtsanwälte on shipping-related insurance matters, where the practice is experienced in both the enforcement of as well as defense against claims in insurance disputes in connection with maritime accidents and damages. Other mainstays include the advice to insurers, brokers and logistics companies on supply chain disruption in the context of international sanctions. Ingo Gercke is renowned for his expertise in disputes pertaining to accidents, collisions and damages and also represents insurers in coverage disputes.

Bird & Bird's team is experienced in assisting public transport operators with the procurement of new rolling stock as well as in supporting their manufacturers and lessors in financing and leasing agreements. Guido Bormann is well versed in procurement law matters, including litigation, and co-leads the practice with Alexander Csaki, who advises rail transport clients in commercial disputes, and finance expert Matthias Winter; the latter is experienced in the structuring of rail and aircraft-related transactions.

Clyde & Co LLP stands out thanks to its expertise in the transport insurance sector, where the team regularly acts in recourse proceedings and in the enforcement of claims; here, the advice on insuring goods is a recent growth area. Stefan Ullrich is a key contact for these topics, he is also well versed in regulatory issues in the insurance sector as well as recourse management. Ullrich jointly heads the practice with Volker Lücke, who advises shipbuilding companies and suppliers on contract-related matters. Julia Meyer is regularly instructed by clients from the aviation, road and water transport sectors on damage to goods matters.

K&L Gates LLP offers financing expertise, which is called upon by both public and private rail service providers in the context of financing, leasing and, increasingly, procurement structures for new rolling stock; the team also assists financial institutions in connection with these transactions. In addition to asset financing in the rail transport sector, practice co-head Frank Thomas is also well versed in aircraft financing, while co-head Annette Mutschler-Siebert advises tenderers and bidders on procurement matters in connection with transport projects.

Kuss Rechtsanwälte Partnerschaft mbb specialises in recourse management and represents clients in in and out-of court procedures following rail and aviation accidents. The team also supports logistics companies in crisis management. Robert Kuss regularly represents insurers in damages claims pertaining to various transport-related damages to goods, such as cars and pharmaceutical products. Corinna Kuss is well versed in representing American, Italian and French insurers.

Osborne Clarke combines its expertise in the technology and transport sectors and advises both public and private transport and logistics companies on the integration of AI and other evolving technologies into their operations. The practice is led by antitrust specialist Thomas Funke, he is also experienced in investigations and fines proceedings.

Watson Farley & Williams LLP offers expertise in asset financing and transaction support, which is requested by shipping companies, cruise lines as well as banks in the acquisition of modern fleets and ship financing; the team also supports the acquisition and sale of new and used ships. Head of Germany Christian Finnern advises shipowners, managers and charter parties and has additional expertise in M&A transactions and joint ventures in the maritime sector.