Hans-Joachim Hellmann
Global Guide 2024
Band 3 : Competition/European Law
Band 3
About
Provided by Hans-Joachim Hellmann
Practice Areas
Hans-Joachim Hellmann has a main focus in advising and representing clients in cartel cases before the European Commission and the German Federal Cartel Office. He is likewise specialized in follow-on damage claim proceedings. He also advises clients on all levels from strategic planning through merger control proceedings.
Career
Hans-Joachim joined Schilling, Zutt & Anschütz in 1991 and has been partner since 1996. Upon the merger into Shearman & Sterling LLP in 2000, he became partner at Shearman & Sterling. Since 2008, he is a lead partner in SZA’s antitrust division.
LLM, University of Miami (1990)
Professional Memberships
Studienvereinigung Kartellrecht e.V.
Publications
Author of numerous publications on Merger Control and Cartel Law, inter alia Co-author: Wiedemann, 'Handbuch des Kartellrechts', 4th ed. 2020. Co-author: 'Frankfurter Kommentar zum Kartellrecht und zum EU-Kartellrecht'.
Personal
Fluent in German, English and French.
Chambers Review
Global
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.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Hans-Joachim Hellmann is fully engaged for the client."
"His client management is what stands out."
"Hans-Joachim Hellmann is fully engaged for the client."
"His client management is what stands out."