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 2026: Recommendation "National Leader" in "Germany - Government Contracts " (first recommended in 2020, "Tobias Osseforth 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 2025: Recommendation "Global Leader" in "Projects & Procurement - Public Procurement" (first recommended in 2022)
• 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)
• Best Lawyers 2025: Award "Lawyer of the Year" in "Public Law"
• Best Lawyers 2021: Award "Lawyer of the Year" in "Public Law"
• WirtschaftsWoche 2025: Recommendation "Top Lawyer" in "Public Procurement Law" (first recommendation in 2019)
• LEXOLOGY Clients Choice Awards 2021: Award "Winner - Public Procurement Law (Germany)"

Tobias Osseforth, Caroline Ackermann and their team advise, in particular, the Federal Republic of Germany, the Free State of Bavaria, the City of Munich and church institutions such as the Archdiocese of Munich and Freising on some of Germany's most significant procurement and infrastructure projects.

They stand for advice that is strategically well thought-out, legally sound and economically sensible, from the initial procurement concept to the award of the contract.

1. Public contracting authorities & ministries – digitalisation and strategic procurement

• Federal Republic of Germany (various ministries and federal authorities): Long-standing procurement law advice on strategic digitalisation and IT procurement, including cloud architectures, AI-supported applications and nationwide IT infrastructure programmes.
• Free State of Bavaria (Bavarian State Ministry of the Interior, Sport and Integration): Legal support for the Europe-wide procurement procedure for the introduction of a payment card for asylum seekers' benefits; one of the most politically sensitive and technologically demanding procurement projects of the year.
• City of Munich: Lead counsel in the award of a framework agreement with five planning teams as part of a 900-hectare urban development project – a Europe-wide procedure that combines competition and cooperation in an innovative way.
• Police and BOS environment: Legal advice on the procurement of special equipment, emergency vehicles, control centre software and security infrastructure for various state authorities.

2. Real estate, construction & infrastructure – projects at the interface between the public and private sectors

• Archdiocese of Munich and Freising: Procurement law support for construction and renovation projects with public funding and ESG integration in construction and procurement procedures.
• Public clients & project developers: Structuring of public-private investment models and joint ventures involving subsidies and sustainability criteria.
• ESG & subsidies: Advice on the integration of ESG criteria into procurement procedures and the legally compliant use of public subsidy programmes at state, federal and EU level.
• Tax and structural advice: Close cooperation with Luther's Luxembourg office on the tax-optimised structuring of real estate and infrastructure investments with public participation.

3. IT procurement & cloud services – Future-proof procurement

• Support for numerous system contracts and cloud service procurements for federal and state authorities.
• The team advises on the procurement of custom software, AI solutions and critical IT infrastructure, among other things.
• Through forward-looking contract design, the team ensures that projects are implemented smoothly, addenda are avoided and budgets are adhered to.

4. Healthcare – Innovation and security of supply

• University hospitals and hospital networks: Procurement law advice on the digitalisation of hospital processes, the introduction and migration of hospital IT (HIS, ERP, PACS, DMS, ePA interfaces) and the procurement of complex medical technology and digital infrastructure.
• IT and service contracts in hospital operations: Drafting of multi-year maintenance, service and managed service contracts, including SLA concepts, availability/acceptance models and lifecycle strategies.
• Framework agreements & bundled procurement: Structuring of Europe-wide framework agreements (e.g. medical technology, consumables, IT services) for cost and process optimisation.
• Compliance, data protection & information security: Implementation of GDPR/data protection and KRITIS/ISMS requirements in service descriptions, suitability criteria and contracts in accordance with public procurement law.

5. Sustainability & ESG – procurement with a future

Tobias Osseforth is considered one of the pioneers in anchoring ESG criteria in public procurement procedures. He advises public clients and investors on the legally compliant and economically viable implementation of sustainable procurement concepts, including climate protection and social criteria.

6. Clients & industries

• Public clients: Federal and state ministries, cities, counties, municipalities, public companies
• Technology & IT: Cloud and software providers, AI developers, system houses
• Construction & infrastructure: Architects, engineering firms, construction companies, project managers
• Healthcare: University hospitals, hospital networks, hospitals
• Church and social institutions: Subsidy projects, construction projects, digitalisation
• Investors & developers: Real estate and infrastructure projects with public participation

Tobias Osseforth is a thought leader in innovative procurement models, strategic award processes and digitalisation in public administration. Together with Caroline Ackermann and his team, he combines legal excellence, technical expertise and political sensitivity to offer clients from politics, administration and business tailor-made, sustainable and legally compliant solutions.