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Dr Robert Burkert

Lawyer │ Counsel

Hamburg

+49 40 18067 14837

robert.burkert@luther-lawfirm.com

Areas of practice

Commercial & Distribution Law, Product Liability/Product Compliance

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Health Care & Life Science

Dr Robert Burkert advises national and international clients on contract, commercial and distribution law and on dispute resolution, in and out of court, including providing assistance with arbitration proceedings. His services include negotiating and drafting trade and distribution agreements, general terms and conditions, commercial leases, service agreements, contracts for work und services, purchase agreements, as well as modern types of contracts, for example, performance-based contracts. In addition, Robert Burkert advises clients in particular on matters relating to the United Nations Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods and on all questions of law in connection with the Incoterms® 2020.

Robert Burkert further advises clients on how to deal with the legal challenges of digitalisation and digital distribution. He actively assists with the design and development of diverse LegalTech solutions by Luther.

Robert Burkert is a member of Luther’s industry group Health Care & Life Science, where he focuses on medical technology and medical devices, among other things.

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Vita

Dr Robert Burkert studied law at the University of Bielefeld (Germany). Whilst at university, he worked at the Chair of Prof. Dr Markus Artz at the University of Bielefeld and for Prof. Dr Burghardt Piltz, dealing intensively with international commercial law. As part of this work, he contributed to the 1st edition of a commentary on the Incoterms®2010, authored by Prof. Dr Burghard Piltz and Jens Bredow, which was published in 2016. After passing his first state law exam, Robert Burkert carried out his legal training in the Free and Hanseatic City of Hamburg (Germany), which included completing training periods at renowned corporate law firms in Hamburg and London (England). From 2016 to 2018, Robert Burkert worked for Luther in Hamburg and London, first as a research assistant and then as a legal trainee. Robert Burkert passed his second state law exam in January 2019 and has since worked in Luther’s Hamburg office.

In 2024, Robert Burkert was awarded his doctorate for a dissertation on digital distribution written under the guidance of Prof. Dr Markus Artz, holder of the Chair of Civil Law, European Private Law, Commercial and Economic Law and Comparative Law at the University of Bielefeld.

Robert Burkert is an International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) certified trainer of the Incoterms® 2020 rules, having passed the ICC examination, and a member of the ICC Commercial Law and Practice Commission (CLP Commission).

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IHK Magdeburg - Fit für den Export-Workshop, „Incoterms® 2020 und ihre Konsequenzen für die transportrechtliche Praxis“

25.06.2025 | Event

Three medical professionals in white lab coats walk together down a well-lit hospital corridor. Their backs are to the viewer as they proceed along a smooth floor, flanked by large windows that allow natural light into the space.

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

A bronze statue of Lady Justice, blindfolded, holding a pair of scales. She symbolizes impartiality and fairness in the justice system, representing the idea that justice should be administered without bias. The background is blurred, focusing on her figure and scales.

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

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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