Benedikt Lutz, LLM
Rechtsanwalt (Lawyer), Senior Associate

Benedikt Lutz is a member of Noerr's Automotive & New Mobility practice group. He primarily advises on distribution law and distribution antitrust law. This includes advising on distribution systems (e.g., selective distribution systems or agency systems) and ensuring compliance with antitrust regulations (e.g., the rules on information exchange). A key focus of his advisory work is in the automotive sector, where he advises vehicle manufacturers and importers. In addition, he is heavily involved in consulting on data access claims, particularly related to vehicle data. In this regard, he has successfully represented several vehicle manufacturers before the European Court of Justice.
Projects
- Mulitple OEMs
Advising on international distribution agreements (e.g. dealer and agency networks); i.e. regarding the sales of battery electric vehicles - Automobiles PEUGEOT SA, PSA Automobiles SA
Successful advisory work in the context of a preliminary ruling request to the CJEU regarding access fees and vehicle data - Scania CV AB
Successful representation in the context of another preliminary ruling request to the CJEU concerning issues related to access to vehicle data
Career
Studied law at the University Heidelberg
Admitted to the Frankfurt am Main Chamber of Lawyers
At Noerr since 2020