Logistics & Transport Sector | Law & Legal Advice

Technology is rapidly changing the logistics and transport sectors, presenting new opportunities and new challenges.

Our international team has proven technology expertise and is equipped to deal with the largest projects, from airports to warehousing. We work with clients domestically and internationally through the entire process and on all legal issues connected with a project, or their day-to-day business.

Our sector knowledge means we understand that people are as important as the technical issues. Delivering a complex project requires good relationships between the organisations involved. Great relationships lead to better results.

‘Bricks and mortar’ are just part of the process. Digitalisation means proper handling of data is a critical issue. Our team’s in-depth knowledge will help you use your information effectively while conforming to the various regulations and protecting your client's data.

Our specialists look beyond the matter in hand. We focus on the future to help you create better business strategies.

Experience

Advising BayernLB on the financing of three local trains with zero-emission fuel cell propulsion for regional train services in Bavaria

A team led by Dr. Alper Utlu advised BayernLB on the green financing of three hydrogen-powered Siemens Mireo Plus H trains for the "Linienstern Mühldorf 2025+" regional transport service. The trains will replace diesel railcars from December 2026 and promote emission-free local transport in Bavaria.

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Dr. Alper Utlu

Paul-David Kahl

Advising BayernLB on the financing of 18 electric multiple units for the subnetwork "Ostsee-Alster"

A team led by Dr. Alper Utlu advised BayernLB on the green financing of 18 Alstom electric multiple units for the subnetwork "Ostsee-Alster". The trains will be operated by DB Regio from 2027 and will promote sustainable local transport between Hamburg and Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania. BayernLB acted as lead arranger with KfW IPEX Bank; the leasing partner is DAL.

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Dr. Alper Utlu

Paul-David Kahl

Advising Helaba on the financing of five battery hybrid vehicles for DB Regio AG

Our team advised Helaba on the financing of five battery-hybrid FLIRT trains for DB Regio in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania. The financing is provided through a sale-and-lease-back structure with the LHI Group.

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Dr. Alper Utlu

Paul-David Kahl

Affiliated company in the technical wholesale sector on a new automated central warehouse

Advice including contract drafting and negotiation regarding a new automated central warehouse (construction, implementation and warehouse outsourcing).

Alessa Steigertahl

Leading retail company on the redesign of intralogistics

Advice on the delivery, installation and commissioning of intralogistics systems for the production and logistics centre, as well as the re-equipping of the entire intralogistics system with warehouse automation technology for two locations in Europe.

Alessa Steigertahl

World-leading provider of integrated automated supply chain technology on logistics plant construction project in the Middle East

Advice to a global leader in integrated automated supply chain technology on the planning and construction of a fully automated distribution center in the Middle East, as well as drafting and negotiating the corresponding EPC contract (FIDIC-based).

Timo Stellpflug

Leading online platform for pet supplies on contract logistics agreements in 10 European countries

Advice and redesign of contract logistics agreements for 13 existing central warehouses in 10 European countries.

Timo Stellpflug

Alessa Steigertahl

Douglas on logistics plant construction projects and several collaborations

Advice on several logistics plant construction projects and collaborations, including the construction and operation of a new central warehouse for the DACH region, cross-dock centers, collaboration with Swiss Post, the expansion of logistics capacities and ‘Fulfillment by Douglas’, as well as a pilot project with the delivery service Gorillas and a collaboration with the delivery service Wolt.

Timo Stellpflug

Alessa Steigertahl

Leading manufacturer of intralogistics solutions and systems in the field of warehouse logistics and warehouse automation in numerous logistics plant construction projects

Advice on several plant construction projects (logistics, process automation) in Germany, the Netherlands, Spain, Italy and Poland.

Dr. Janina Pochhammer

Timo Stellpflug

Complex data center construction projects across the world

Several world-leading internet and online service providers as well as providers of critical infrastructures (transport / healthcare) on large-scale data center-related infrastructure projects from build-to-suit projects to colocation agreements.

Dr. Sabine Kaben

Dr. Carsten Schulz

Timo Stellpflug

British Land purchase of three Wembley warehouses

We advised British Land on the purchase of three warehouses at Hannah Close in Wembley for £157 million. This was a development-led opportunity aligned to British Land's strategy of delivering new urban logistics space.

Alan Evans

Michael Goldberg

Sarah Bolton

Advised Cain International

Advised Cain International on its £550 million logistics portfolio acquisition from Firethorn Trust. The Grade A logistics portfolio comprised seven UK sites, totalling 3.25 million sq. ft across 22 assets, including two newly built developments, and five consented land sites.

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Logistics & transport

Experience

Advising BayernLB on the financing of three local trains with zero-emission fuel cell propulsion for regional train services in Bavaria

Advising BayernLB on the financing of 18 electric multiple units for the subnetwork "Ostsee-Alster"

Advising Helaba on the financing of five battery hybrid vehicles for DB Regio AG

Affiliated company in the technical wholesale sector on a new automated central warehouse

Leading retail company on the redesign of intralogistics

World-leading provider of integrated automated supply chain technology on logistics plant construction project in the Middle East

Leading online platform for pet supplies on contract logistics agreements in 10 European countries

Douglas on logistics plant construction projects and several collaborations

Leading manufacturer of intralogistics solutions and systems in the field of warehouse logistics and warehouse automation in numerous logistics plant construction projects

Complex data center construction projects across the world

British Land purchase of three Wembley warehouses

Advised Cain International

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