Competition/European Law
Europe Guide 2024 : Germany
Band 5
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Provided by SZA Schilling, Zutt & Anschütz
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We advise our clients on all aspects of competition law and merger control. In the case of a transaction we support our clients throughout all stages from strategic planning to the successful completion of the notification procedures before the competition authorities. A further important focus of our work is on cartel cases. Furthermore, follow-on damage claims are a prominent part of our practice.
Range of Services - Competition Law
- EU and German merger control proceedings
- Coordination of multi-jurisdictional merger filings
- Cartel proceedings before the European Commission and the German Federal Cartel Office, as well as before the EU and German courts
- Follow-on damage claims
- Competitive assessments and antitrust audits
- Advice on abuse of dominance issues
- Competition law advice on Compliance programs and other preventive measures
- Competition law advice on distribution arrangements
Chambers Review
The German law firm SZA Schilling, Zutt & Anschütz is known for its expertise in cartel damages proceedings, and acts for clients in front of European and national authorities. Furthermore, the firm offers prowess in merger control cases aided by its strong presence in Brussels, often advising international and German Mittelstand clients. The team often assists with FDI screenings. Additionally, the firm advises on the competition compliance aspects of strategic agreements.
Work Highlights
- SZA advised Silex Microsystems on the foreign direct investment review of its proposed acquisition of a wafer fabrication plant.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The reports made were done in an efficient way, quickly and with knowledge of our situation."
"It is a holistic adviser with a wide range of competencies."
"All the analyses we receive are very deep and detailed but at the same time not long and difficult to understand."
"The reports made were done in an efficient way, quickly and with knowledge of our situation."
"It is a holistic adviser with a wide range of competencies."
"All the analyses we receive are very deep and detailed but at the same time not long and difficult to understand."
Notable Practitioners
Hans-Joachim Hellmann is particularly noted for his work on cartel cases and damages proceedings, often acting for the defendants. He also assists with competition compliance mandates.
"Hans-Joachim Hellmann is fully engaged for the client."
"His client management is what stands out."
The German-qualified Silvio Cappellari is based in the Brussels office of SZA Schilling, Zutt & Anschütz. He often assists clients with the notification of mergers and with competition compliance mandates.
"He is a very well-known German lawyer in Brussels."
"Silvio Cappellari is really good in advising and presenting."
Stephanie Birmanns leads the Brussels office of SZA Schilling, Zutt & Anschütz and has a strong focus on assisting clients with FDI reviews before the German authorities. She also advises clients on merger clearance reviews and competition compliance issues.
"Stephanie Birmanns is a great communicator with highly developed analytical skills."
"She can answer questions directly in a conversation and understands businesses well."
Ranked Lawyers at
SZA Schilling, Zutt & Anschütz
Germany
Members
Provided by SZA Schilling, Zutt & Anschütz
Christina Malz
Fabian Ast
Head of Department
Maximilian Mersch
Sebastian Gröss
Head of Department
Stephanie Birmanns