Global Guide 2026 : Germany
Ranked Individuals
Provided by SZA Schilling, Zutt & Anschütz
We have ample experience in handling merger control cases at the EU level and before the German Federal Cartel Office, including the successful completion of numerous in-depth investigations, and are routinely coordinating merger filings in other jurisdictions.
Another core part of our practice is the representation of our clients in complex cartel proceedings before the competition authorities and, if necessary, also in subsequent court litigation. We are recognized as one of a handful of German firms with the required expertise and experience in this area.
We also have cutting-edge experience in defending our clients against follow-on damage claims, regularly forming multidisciplinary teams with our strong litigation practice.
Moreover, clients involve us in an increased number of abuse of dominance cases, both in litigious matters and from a compliance perspective.
Range of Services - Competition Law
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With notable teams of German lawyers in Mannheim and Brussels, SZA Schilling, Zutt & Anschütz is able to assist clients both with behavioural investigations and with merger control and FDI filings. The law firm is also able to represent clients in follow-on damages actions. Team members also assist with competition law compliance queries.
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SZA assisted DKV Mobility with the competition law aspects of the acquisition of smartlab Innovationgesellschaft.
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The team have always been responsive and have worked to tight deadlines, with exceptional results.
The lawyers are practical and technically knowledgeable.
The lawyers are dedicated to their work, paying attention to detail and communicating as much as necessary to gather the information they need to do their job.
The team pay attention to detail; they research various sources in relation to the legal issue at hand, and are able to communicate in an accessible and understandable manner.
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Based in Mannheim, Hans-Joachim Hellmann represents clients in cartel investigations and subsequent follow-on damages actions. He also offers experience in the competition law compliance aspects of distribution schemes.
Hans-Joachim Hellmann is solid like a rock.
Stephanie Birmanns leads the Brussels office of SZA Schilling, Zutt & Anschütz and has a strong focus on assisting clients with FDI and merger control reviews before the German authorities. She also advises clients on behavioural investigations before the FCO and competition compliance issues.
Stephanie Birmanns is very attentive to client needs, and is responsive.
We appreciate her responsiveness and availability.
Head of Competition/European Law
Competition/European Law: Lawyers Based Abroad
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Stephanie Birmanns
Sebastian Gröss
Maximilian Mersch
Fabian Ast
Christina Malz
Silvio Cappellari
Head of Department
Stephanie Birmanns
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Practice area: Competition/European Law
Location: Germany
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