Dr Johannes Teichmann

Lawyer Partner, Location Head
Dr Johannes Teichmann

Areas of practice

Dr Johannes Teichmann advises on national and international commercial and distribution law and distribution antitrust law. He drafts and negotiates sales agency, authorised dealer and franchise agreements and all commercial agreements along the supply chain, such as purchasing and supply, service, manufacturing, logistics and plant construction agreements, as well as advising on the law governing general terms and conditions. Johannes Teichmann helps clients design and restructure distribution systems and provides assistance in implementing the new German Act on Corporate Due Diligence Obligations in Supply Chains (“Supply Chain Act”). In addition, he represents his clients in judicial and extra-judicial disputes. Johannes Teichmann is a regular publisher on distribution law issues, in particular on the law governing general terms and conditions, cross-border contracts, and the consequences of the termination of distribution agreements.

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Vita

Dr Johannes Teichmann studied law at the University of Regensburg (Germany). There, he also worked as a research assistant at the Chair of Civil Law, German, European and International Procedural Law held by Prof. Dr Herbert Roth, under whose supervision he gained his doctorate on a topic related to damages law. After successfully completing his legal training in the District of the Higher Regional Court of Nuremberg (Germany), Johannes Teichmann went on to complete the summer legal English programme at American University Washington College of Law (USA). Following his admission to the German Bar in 2008, he worked in the Munich, Frankfurt and Barcelona offices of one of the largest international law firms as a member of the Commercial team. Johannes Teichmann joined Luther in February 2023.

Honors and distinctions

  • Chambers Germany 2026: Ranking in "Commercial Contracts", Band 2 (first ranking in 2021, "Johannes Teichmann is very pragmatic, quick and has good industry knowledge." "Johannes Teichmann has a really good overview of all the relevant jurisdictions, has a good sense of who we are and our risk aversion, and plays well when telling us what our options are." "Johannes Teichmann is sharp, knowledgeable and extremely responsive. While working with him, I always feel like he has the situation under control." "Johannes Teichmann is always great to work with." "Johannes Teichmann is very progressive, professional, good at what he does and a friendly person.")
  • JUVE Guide 2025/2026: Listed under “Frequently Recommended” in “Distribution Systems” (first listed in 2018/2019), "Pragmatic and solution-oriented negotiator", competitor)
  • The Legal 500 Germany 2026: Awarded "Next Generation partner" in the category “Trade/Distribution/Logistics” (first award in 2025, “I have worked closely with Johannes Teichmann on complex issues of distribution and vertical competition law. His advice was always clear, pragmatic and strategically to the point. Johannes demonstrated comprehensive legal expertise and a keen understanding of economic realities, which made him an invaluable partner throughout the process", "Johannes Teichmann left no doubt about his seniority and professional competence. Johannes impressed us with his practical approach and his commitment to the work and the team.")
  • The Legal 500 Germany 2024: Recommendations in the categories "Antitrust" and "Dispute Resolution - Product Liability" and in "City Focus - Frankfurt"
  • The Legal 500 Germany 2023: Award "Next Generation Name" and recommendation in the category "Commercial and Distribution Law" (first award in 2022, "Johannes Teichmann has outstanding knowledge of both international contract law and distribution antitrust law.")
  • Best Lawyers 2026: Recommended in “Trade Law” (first recommended in 2021) and "Retail Law"
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Clients

  • German car manufacturer: responsible for coordinating the localisation of distribution and service partner agreements on a global basis
  • Japanese tier-1 supplier: ongoing advice on purchasing and supply contracts in the automotive industry
  • Globally known sports shoe brand: defence of claims for commission and for compensation upon termination made by sales agents
  • Some of the largest technology companies in the field of online services: advice in connection with price adjustment clauses in standard terms of use
  • Rakuten: negotiation of supply contracts for the installation of a 5G network in Germany by 1&1 Drillisch
  • Tokheim: negotiation of a large-volume distribution agreement for the car wash business with Kärcher
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Memberships

  • Deutsche Gesellschaft für Vertriebsrecht e.V.
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