Tobias Osseforth, Mag. rer. publ.

• Chambers Germany 2025: Ranking in "Public Law: Public Procurement/PPP", Band 2 (first ranking in 2024, "Tobias Osseforth's responses and service times are very quick.", "Tobias Osseforth is a brilliant strategist. His ability to anticipate market shifts and craft innovative legal solutions sets him apart.", "Tobias Osseforth approaches legally complex issues pragmatically and with outstanding legal expertise.")
• JUVE Guide 2024/2025: Award "Leading Name in Public Procurement Law" and listed under "Frequently Recommended" in "Public Sector - Public Procurement Law" (first listed in 2018/2019, "Determined, experienced, solution-oriented, creative, friendly", client; "technically excellent and pragmatic, fair and constructive", competitor)
• The Legal 500 Germany 2025: "Next Generation Name" award and recommendation in the category "Public Law - Public Procurement Law" (first award in 2018, first mention in 2016, "Luther's public procurement law team impresses with its excellent expertise and innovative approaches. Stefan Mager and Tobias Osseforth, who are well-known and respected in the market, are outstanding members of the team, known for precise analyses and tailor-made solutions. Their interdisciplinary cooperation and deep industry knowledge set new standards. We appreciate the transparent, proactive advice that characterises Luther as a strategic partner.", "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.", "His meticulous way of working coupled with a deep understanding of procurement law sets him apart.", "Mr. Osseforth has an exceptional ability to understand complex procurement procedures while always maintaining an overview. His strategic thinking and proactive approach make him an invaluable asset to any project."
• The Legal 500 Germany 2024: Recommendations in the categories "IT transactions and outsourcing", "Data protection", "Construction law (incl. dispute resolution)" and in "City Focus Munich": "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! "; "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."
• Lexology Index 2025 (former WWL Who’s Who Legal): Recommendation "National Leader" in "Germany – Government Contracts" (first recommendation in 2020, "has an excellent grasp of business needs and can explain complex government contracts issues simply and sympathetically. He finds solutions in seemingly hopeless situations.")
• Lexology Index 2024 (former WWL Who’s Who Legal): Recommendation "Global Leader" in "Government – Government Contracts" (first recommendation in 2022)
• Handelsblatt / Best Lawyers 2026: Recommended in "Public Law" (first recommended in 2020), "Litigation Law" (first recommended in 2023) and "Information Technology Law" (first recommended in 2025)
• Handelsblatt / Best Lawyers 2025: Award "Lawyer of the Year" in "Public Law"
• Handelsblatt / Best Lawyers 2021: Award "Lawyer of the Year" in "Public Law"
• WirtschaftsWoche 2024: Recommendation "Top Lawyer" in "Public Procurement Law" (first recommendation in 2019)
• LEXOLOGY Clients Choice Awards 2021: Award "Winner - Public Procurement Law (Germany)"

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

• Free State of Bavaria (Bavarian State Ministry of the Interior, for Sport and Integration): Public procurement law advice and assistance with the EU-wide procurement procedure regarding the introduction of a payment card system for asylum seeker benefits
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• Federal Republic of Germany (diverse ministries and public authorities): Advice on the public procurement law aspects of numerous IT procurement and digitalisation projects
• Foundation under public law: Public procurement law advice in the field of IT in relation to a forward-looking digital project regarding a centralised student admission system in Germany
• Police authorities and organisations with safety and security tasks: Advice on the procurement of special equipment, emergency vehicles and security software

2. Real Estate & Infrastructure: Transactions involving the public sector and public funding law

• Munich, capital city of the Free State of Bavaria – urban development project (900 ha)
  Public procurement law advice and assistance with an EU-wide procedure for the award of a master agreement with five planning teams.       
  ✨ New, innovative urban development instrument combining competition and collaboration.
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• Real estate transactions involving public funding:
  ✅ Structuring of public and private investments
  ✅ Integration of public funding into commercial and residential projects
  ✅ Drafting of contracts for joint ventures with the public sector
   
• ESG and sustainability in the real estate sector:
  ✅ Integration of ESG criteria into public procurement procedures and transactions
  ✅ Public funding law advice in relation to sustainable construction projects
   
• Tax optimisation and international structuring:
  ✅ Close collaboration with the Luther office in Luxembourg to tax-optimise real estate and infrastructure investments
  ✅ Cross-border transactions taking into account tax and regulatory requirements

3. IT procurement and cloud services: Future-proof infrastructure

• System contracts and cloud services for federal ministries and administrative state authorities
• Procurement of custom software and AI applications for strategic digital projects
• Long-term maintenance and support contracts for critical IT 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

• University clinics and hospitals: Public procurement law advice on the digitalisation of hospital processes and the procurement of medical technology
• Emergency services: Procurement of emergency vehicles and medical equipment

5. Sustainability and ESG: Future-proof procurement

• Integration of ESG criteria into procurement processes for construction and IT projects
• Advice to investors and contracting authorities on sustainable procurement models

Clients and industries

• Contracting authorities: Ministries, administrative districts, municipalities
• Technology and IT: Software suppliers, AI development, cloud service providers
• Health care: Clinics, nursing care institutions, universities
• Construction and infrastructure: Architects, planners, construction companies
• Investors and project developers: Real estate projects, PropTech, urban development
• Luxembourg connection: Tax-optimised real estate and infrastructure investments

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. ⚡