02.04.2026

Employment Law, Venture Capital / M&A, Commercial, Intellectual Property Law, IT-Law and Data Security

LUTZ | ABEL advised AlphaPet Ventures on the acquisition of Tierliebhaber

The law firm LUTZ | ABEL has advised AlphaPet Ventures GmbH, a leading European digital brand platform for premium pet food, on the acquisition of the Berlin-based brand Tierliebhaber. With this transaction, AlphaPet further strengthens its position in the fast-growing pet health and wellness segment and continues to execute its successful buy-and-build strategy.

25.03.2026

IT-Law and Data Security

IT-related legal challenges for defense companies with dual-use products

The increasing focus of military procurement on commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) products raises the challenging question of whether, and to what extent, civilian regulations (e.g. under the AI Regulation) apply to dual-use products. This article demonstrates why the exemptions for the defense sector offer far less protection in practice than many defense companies assume, and what matters when it comes to drawing the line.

04.02.2026

IT-Law and Data Security

E-Commerce 2026: Additional Requirements, New Cancellation Button – What Businesses Need to Know Now

Co-Author: Andra Schlingemann

02.02.2026

IT-Law and Data Security

AI Due Diligence in M&A Transactions: When a Supposed Tech Asset Becomes a Regulatory Liability

The naive assumption that compliance requirements for AI software could always be addressed later has proven to be a...

27.01.2026

IT-Law and Data Security

AI Transcription of Meetings: Data Protection, Section 201 of the German Criminal Code (StGB), and the Limits of Consent

The automatic recording of meetings using AI tools promises enormous efficiency gains. Yet while the technology is...

29.04.2025

Venture Capital / M&A

Deal-Update Venture Capital / M&A (01/2025 )

Deal-Update: There's a lot going on in our Venture Capital / M&A-Team. That's why we will post quarterly deal-updates from now on. Here is the first one 🚀 Congratulation to all our clients and other parties involved.

06.02.2025

Venture Capital / M&A

LUTZ | ABEL advised Graphit Lifestyle on participation in IONIQ Skincare

LUTZ | ABEL professionals Philipp Hoene, Roman Krug, Dr. Cornelius Renner, Isabelle Hohl and Ute Schenn advised Graphit...

21.01.2025

Venture Capital / M&A

LUTZ | ABEL professionals advised AlphaPet Ventures on equity financing

LUTZ | ABEL professionals Philipp Hoene and Roman Krug advised AlphaPet Ventures GmbH on its equity financing in...

17.01.2025

Venture Capital / M&A

LUTZ | ABEL professionals advised NEURA Robotics GmbH on EUR 120 M Series B Financing Round

LUTZ | ABEL professionals Philipp Hoene, Roman Krug, Ute Schenn and Daniel Petzold advised NEURA Robotics on its EUR 120...

IT-Law and Data Security

eHealth | Digital Health | Medical Applications

The increased use of modern technologies is revolutionizing the healthcare sector. Applications such as electronic...