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Jan Zimmer

Lawyer │ Senior Associate

Certified Specialist in Transport and Forwarding Law

Singapore

+65 6408 8000

jan.zimmer@luther-lawfirm.com

Areas of practice

Corporate/M&A

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Employment Law

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International Trade Law

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Complex Disputes

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Compliance & Internal Investigations

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IP & Copyright Law

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Commercial & Distribution Law, Product Liability/Product Compliance

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Insurance Law

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Mobility & Logistics

Jan Zimmer primarily advises European companies on their investment and restructuring projects in Singapore and the Asia-Pacific region. This includes providing advice on corporate, commercial, employment and general contract law aspects. Another focus area is maritime commercial law and the related field of industrial insurance law.

Vita

Jan Zimmer studied law at the Universities of Osnabrück and Hamburg (both Germany), focusing on international commercial law. He is a certified specialist in transport law and worked for several years for two industrial insurance companies in global claims management before joining Luther as a "registered foreign lawyer" in 2021.

Blog posts

Memberships

Law Society of Singapore
Deutsche Gesellschaft für Transportrecht

Newsroom

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News Arbitration Landscape – Singapore: Shaping the Future of Arbitration: Updates to SIAC Rules 2025

18.06.2025 | Blog

Silhouettes of four people stand against a backdrop of a city skyline. The image conveys a theme of collaboration and innovation, with sunlight illuminating the scene, symbolizing new ideas and opportunities in an urban environment.

The Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone: A game changer for both countries

20.11.2024 | Blog

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Protective shield proceedings: Luther advises hospital group "Pfeiffersche Stiftungen" on merger with Magdeburg University Hospital

02.07.2025 | PR

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Soap bubble container is not packaging within the meaning of the Packaging Act – Luther achieves landmark judgement for toy manufacturers

30.06.2025 | PR

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Lawsuits against Chinese opponents? Public service of documents facilitates legal proceedings before German courts.

24.06.2025 | Blog

Preservation of loss carry-forwards despite acquisition of more than 50% of the shares

18.06.2025 | Blog

News Arbitration Landscape – Singapore: Shaping the Future of Arbitration: Updates to SIAC Rules 2025

18.06.2025 | Blog

Exemption from the cartel prohibition: Beemster cheese

ECJ clarifies conditions for restrictions on active sales in exclusive distribution contracts under the Vertical Block Exemption Regulation

27.05.2025 | Blog

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Managing trade barriers - What the new US tariffs mean for international supply contracts

06.05.2025 | Blog

A silver statue of Lady Justice stands on a table, holding a sword in one hand and scales in the other. The background includes blurred books and papers, symbolizing law and justice. The statue represents fairness and the legal system.

General Court bolsters up the European Commission: Dismissal of action brought by German fragrance company for annulment of inspection decision authorising a dawn raid to be conducted on the undertaking.

05.05.2025 | Blog