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Hartmut Schneider

Hartmut Schneider

USA 2026

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Practice Areas

Hartmut Schneider practices antitrust law primarily before US agencies and courts. He has an extensive background in securing merger clearance for transactions in a diverse range of industries. He also regularly counsels clients on legal issues at the intersection of antitrust and intellectual property law, both in transactions and in litigation. Qualified to practice in the United States and Germany, Mr. Schneider worked in the Antitrust and Competition Department of the firm's Brussels and Berlin offices and has years of hands-on experience working on both sides of the Atlantic.

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Professional Memberships

Mr. Schneider is the Publications Officer for the American Bar Association's (ABA) Section of Antitrust Law. He previously served as the International Officer (2021-2023), as a member of the Section’s Council (2019–2021), as a co-chair of the Section's Intellectual Property Committee (2016–2018) and of the ABA Spring Meeting (2013–2015), as a member of the Section's Long Range Planning and Nominating Committees, and as the Counsel to the Section Chair.

Personal

LLM, University of Michigan Law School, 2000

Second State Exam, Berlin Court of Appeals, 1999

Doctorate in Law, University of Freiburg, 1997

First State Exam, University of Freiburg, 1996

Licence en droit, University of Paris X - Nanterre, 1993

Chambers Review

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Chambers Guide to the USA

Antitrust - District of Columbia

Band 3
Band 3

Individual Editorial
Hartmut Schneider is particularly noted for his work in cross-border merger clearance, acting on behalf of prominent clients in a range of sectors. He is particularly knowledgeable of issues arising at the intersection of IP and antitrust law.

Strengths

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  • Hartmut has a great ability to understand the business. He has a cool, calm demeanor and is clear in articulating what he needs in stressful matters. He is knowledgeable on the US front and in other countries.

    AntitrustChambers Guide to the USA

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