Cologne, 28 October 2026 - Luther Rechtsanwaltsgesellschaft mbH has advised Hagen Grote GmbH on its insolvency proceedings in self-administration and on the sale of selected assets to Frölich & Kaufmann Verlag und Versand GmbH.

Hagen Grote GmbH, based in Krefeld, has for decades been one of the best-known mail-order companies for high-quality kitchen products, gourmet food and sophisticated household items in the German-speaking region. In view of economic challenges, the company filed for insolvency proceedings in self-administration in February 2026. The Krefeld Local Court opened the proceedings on 27 April 2026. The aim was to stabilise the company's economic situation and to develop viable solutions for the future in a structured investor process.

A Luther team led by Dr. Boris Ober and Dr. Anne Laspeyres-Bach advised the company on all key insolvency law issues during the self-administration proceedings, focusing on legal support for management in conducting the proceedings and on the sale process. As an overall solution for the company could not be achieved, the process concentrated on the sale of selected assets.

Luther's advice covered in particular the insolvency law structuring and implementation of the sale process and the coordination of the related legal issues.

Frölich & Kaufmann Verlag und Versand GmbH was secured as the buyer of the Hagen Grote trademark rights and domains. The Berlin-based e-commerce and mail-order company, part of the GANSKE VERLAGSGRUPPE, is thus expanding its portfolio of established premium brands and plans to continue and develop the Hagen Grote brand over the long term.

Frölich & Kaufmann Verlag und Versand GmbH, based in Berlin, develops and operates established brands in selected premium specialist markets of German-speaking e-commerce and mail order. Its portfolio includes Frölich & Kaufmann, Zweitausendeins, DER FEINSCHMECKER Shop and Waschbär.

Advisors Hagen Grote
Luther, Beratung der Eigenverwaltung (Insolvenzrecht): Dr. Boris Ober (Partner), Dr. Anne Laspeyres-Bach (Counsel)
Luther, IP/IT/Datenschutz: Christian Kuß, LL.M. (Partner), Adrian Freidank (Counsel)
Luther, Insolvenzarbeitsrecht: Katharina Müller-Ehrlichmann, LL.M. oec. (Partnerin), Hannah-Laura Schütte (Partnerin)
Restrukturierungsberatung: Montag & Montag Unternehmensberater PartG (Daniel Schlink, Tim Wiegmann)
Sachwaltung: Voigt Salus Rechtsanwälte und Steuerberater PartG mbB (Thomas Ellrich, Simone Schumacher)

This text was automatically translated from the German original.