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Rhineland-Palatinate State Government wins case with OPPENLÄNDER at the Administrative Court in dispute over municipal financial equalisation

The Administrative Court in Neustadt an der Weinstraße has dismissed the test case brought by the city of Pirmasens and the district of Südwestpfalz against the municipal financial equalisation scheme in Rhineland-Palatinate. The court of first instance has thus confirmed the state’s position: according to the ruling, the State Financial Equalisation Act (LFAG), as amended at the end of 2022, is not unconstitutional.

OPPENLÄNDER strengthens its corporate law practice with Simon Wawatschek

Simon Wawatschek joined our corporate law team in September 2026.

NTT DATA Business Solutions AG advised on the acquisition of Swedish ServiceNow specialist Netgain by OPPENLÄNDER

With the acquisition of Netgain AB, NTT DATA Business Solutions AG is further strengthening its position in the European ServiceNow market.

JUVE has nominated OPPENLÄNDER 2026 as Law Firm of the Year for Antitrust

JUVE has nominated us for the 2026 awards, alongside Geradin Partners, Glade Michel Wirtz and Hogan Lovells Cadwalader. We are delighted by this recognition of our antitrust practice and look forward to the awards ceremony on 29 October 2026.

OPPENLÄNDER strengthens its corporate law practice with Dr Marcel Lerch

Dr Marcel Lerch joined OPPENLÄNDER’s corporate law team in August 2026. He studied law and obtained his doctorate at the University of Heidelberg.

BOLT secures with OPPENLÄNDER the suspension of price regulation for ride‑hailing services in Cologne

New associate partners at OPPENLÄNDER Rechtsanwälte: Dr. Tobias Gawaz and Dr. Franziska Schaible

Dr. Tobias Gawaz and Dr. Franziska Schaible have been appointed as associate partners. We would like to offer them both our warmest congratulations on this career milestone.

EUWA advised on sale to Grundfos by OPPENLÄNDER Rechtsanwälte

The shareholder of Germany-based water treatment specialist EUWA was advised by OPPENLÄNDER Rechtsanwälte on corporate law matters and in connection with the M&A transaction relating to the sale of his shares to Danish pump and water technology group Grundfos.

Handelsblatt and Best Lawyers Once Again Recognize OPPENLÄNDER

Our lawyers are among the Best Lawyers. The U.S. publisher identified the best lawyers in the DACH region for the year 2026 on behalf of Handelsblatt. The awards are based on surveys of industry peers and highlight those who stand out for their professional qualifications, strong reputation, and excellent market position.

OPPENLÄNDER is strengthening its Intellectual Property and Healthcare practice with the addition of attorney Dr. Sonja Bühler, LL.M. (Edinburgh)

Dr. Sonja Bühler joined our Intellectual Property and Healthcare team in June 2026.