Lawyer
Certified Specialist in Public Procurement Law
Partner
Industries Real Estate & Infrastructure, Information Tech & Telecommunications, Health Care & Life Science
Tobias Osseforth and his dedicated team provide contracting authorities and businesses across Germany with solution-oriented, innovative and digital advice in the fields of public procurement, private construction and architectural law, in particular in the following key areas:
IT procurement: Drawing on their extensive knowledge and many years of experience in IT procurement, Tobias Osseforth and his team support their clients in structuring, procuring and implementing complex IT projects. Their advisory services cover the entire range of IT procurement matters, from the procurement of customised software solutions and cloud services to IT outsourcing projects. The Legal 500 Germany 2024 named Tobias Osseforth a “core lawyer” with regard to his excellent performance in the fields of data protection, IT transactions and outsourcing.
Award of planning and construction contracts: When it comes to awarding planning and construction contracts, Tobias Osseforth and his team provide reliable support regarding the procurement of architectural and engineering services and the organisation of architectural design competitions. They also assist with a large number of procurement procedures for the provision of general and total contractor services to speed up construction and ensure effective cost control. Their advisory services include drafting contracts, making adjustments to reflect changed conditions and circumstances, providing legal advice during planning and construction, managing claims for defects and enforcing warranty rights. In this area as well, The Legal 500 Germany 2024 named Tobias Osseforth a “core lawyer” with regard to his excellent performance in real estate and construction law.
Catering: With a particular focus on the food & beverages sector, Tobias Osseforth and his team help clients optimise the process of procuring catering services. Their expertise ensures a better and more efficient process in both the selection and the provision of catering services.
Health care sector: Tobias Osseforth and his team provide specialised support and assistance with the procurement of medical products and services, notably in the hospital sector. Their goal is to ensure a smooth and legally secure procurement process. The Legal 500 Germany 2024 particularly emphasised their litigation skills and their assistance with high-profile procurement procedures in the health care sector.
Transport: The team headed by Tobias Osseforth provides specialised advice in the area of public services contracts. This includes contracts according to EU Regulation (EC) No. 1370/2007 in the area of local public passenger transport services, specifically local passenger transport services by rail and the award of concessions in the field of public road passenger transport. In this context, Tobias Osseforth and his team attach particular importance to complying with and taking into account the EU Commission’s interpretative guidelines (2023/C 222/01) to ensure they provide accurate and legally compliant advice. This specialist expertise allows them to comprehensively assist contracting authorities in designing and awarding transport services concessions.
Defence and security sector: In the defence and security sector, the team headed by Tobias Osseforth provides goal-oriented legal advice to contracting authorities and the defence industry. The team specialises in assisting with procurement procedures that comply with all national and international regulations. Its advisory services include the procurement of critical defence equipment and technologies, always taking into account the latest security requirements. The team attaches great importance to compliance with the relevant EU Directives and advises on IT security and cyber defence in order to develop effective procurement strategies. With their in-depth knowledge and know-how in this sector, Tobias Osseforth and his team are a reliable partner.
Police forces and authorities and organisations with safety and security tasks: Using their solid experience in the police and safety and security sector, Tobias Osseforth and his team advise public authorities on procurement procedures regarding relevant products and services to ensure efficiency and compliance with the law. The Legal 500 Germany 2024 specially pointed out:
“Tobias Osseforth: His extremely high level of technical expertise led to an excellent solution in a very short time in a constructive collaboration. Advice and problem solving with high quality and efficiency.”
Munich: Based in Munich, Tobias Osseforth and his team provide valuable support in a vast range of procurement procedures. The Legal 500 Germany 2024 recognised him as a “core lawyer” in Munich with regard to his considerable expertise in public procurement law.
The Legal 500 Germany 2024 praised the collaboration with the Munich public procurement team as follows:
“The cooperation with the Munich public procurement team is very trusting, professional and of the highest quality! The internal consultation with other teams also works wonderfully and you get a coherent result!”
“Tobias Osseforth: Incredible knowledge in public procurement law, but also in construction and architectural law as well as other areas of law; Mr Osseforth works quickly and efficiently, always looking for the best solution for the client.”
Complaint and review procedures: Tobias Osseforth and his team are also extremely experienced in complaint and review procedures. They handle a substantial number of such procedures nationwide each year. The Legal 500 Germany 2024 emphasised their expertise in litigation, which underscores their competence and efficiency in these complex legal matters. With their support, clients can be sure to be expertly and effectively represented during these critical phases of the procurement procedure.
Outsourced procurement office: As an outsourced procurement office, the team headed by Tobias Osseforth handles entire procurement procedures on behalf of administrative districts, towns, municipalities and other contracting authorities, both at the EU level and nationally. This service eases the burden on existing procurement offices and helps optimise procurement processes.
Thanks to their extensive and in-depth expertise, Tobias Osseforth and his team are reliable partners for their clients at all stages of the procurement process.
Real estate transactions: Legally secure, strategic and efficient
In addition to having expertise in public procurement law, Tobias Osseforth is also a reliable partner in complex real estate transactions. His team provides comprehensive legal advice on the structuring, negotiation and implementation of real estate projects, from due diligence review and contract formation to post-closing management.
The focus of their services is on tailoring solutions that optimally combine legal and economic aspects. Particular attention is given to integrating modern technologies such as PropTech to make processes more efficient. Tobias Osseforth helps clients design joint venture structures, finance large projects and comply with regulatory requirements, including ESG standards.
Whether acting on behalf of investors, project developers or businesses, the team combines sound industry knowledge with innovative approaches to successfully implement real estate projects in a future-oriented manner.
From business consultant and co-shareholder of a Cologne-based start-up in the steel trading industry to lawyer and Associated Partner at Graf von Westphalen (GvW) in Munich on to Partner and head of the practice group Digitalisation & Innovation at LUTZ | ABEL – Tobias Osseforth can boast an impressive career.
His expertise extends well beyond public procurement law. As an experienced advisor, he provides support and assistance with complex real estate transactions, including the legal structuring of joint ventures, the performance of due diligence reviews and the tailoring of contracts, combining legal and economic aspects and taking regulatory requirements such as ESG standards into account in the process.
Tobias Osseforth is intensifying the digitalisation of processes, both in public procurement law and in real estate transactions. His focus is on integrating modern technologies such as PropTech and developing digital solutions that help clients design their processes more efficiently and in line with future requirements.
Tobias Osseforth has been the Partner responsible for public procurement law in Luther’s Munich office since January 2022. Together with his highly qualified team, he helps contracting authorities and businesses implement complex projects in a legally secure manner. The combination of legal specialist knowledge and innovative approaches enables clients to optimally manage legal and economic risks.
In the JUVE Guide 2023/2024, Luther was awarded “Law Firm of the Year for Public Procurement Law”. The prominent mention of Tobias Osseforth and his Munich team reflects the extremely high level of expertise and client satisfaction: “Tobias Osseforth stands out with clients such as the Free State of Bavaria, the City of Munich and BayernFonds. Clients praise his unique talent in managing and implementing large and challenging projects.”
The team headed by Tobias Osseforth displays a determination and energy unparalleled in the market. At the same time, he is strengthening the next generation: clients describe Caroline Ackermann, Counsel, as “passionate” and “brilliant in demanding procurement procedures”, and the team members also receive much praise for their in-depth expertise and comprehensive understanding.
Strategic procurement processes, digitalisation and real estate transactions
Tobias Osseforth and his team are leading advisors on the public procurement law aspects of complex IT, construction and infrastructure projects and on the structuring of real estate transactions with a particular focus on public funding, ESG standards and tax optimisation.
His expertise includes:
✅ Innovative procurement models for contracting authorities
✅ Structuring of procurement procedures for IT and infrastructure projects
✅ ESG integration and public funding in construction and real estate projects
✅ Tax-optimised real estate structures in collaboration with Luther’s Luxembourg office
1. Contracting authorities and ministries: Digitalisation and strategic procurement
2. Real Estate & Infrastructure: Transactions involving the public sector and public funding law
3. IT procurement and cloud services: Future-proof infrastructure
✨ Advantage: The team headed by Tobias Osseforth crafts forward-looking and legally sound agreements to ensure the smooth implementation of projects and minimise the risk of subsequent adjustments or costly addenda.
4. Health care sector: Innovation and security of supply
5. Sustainability and ESG: Future-proof procurement
Clients and industries
Tobias Osseforth is an expert in innovative procurement models,strategic procurement processes, real estate transactions and digitalisation in public administration. His team combines in-depth specialist knowledge with modern approaches to provide clients with the best possible public procurement solutions. ⚡
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