LAWYER PROFILE

Volker Weiss

Europe 2026

Schoenherr Belgium

Ranked in 2 practice areas

Competition: EU

Belgium

7 years ranked

Competition/European Law: Lawyers Based Abroad

Austria

4 years ranked

About

Provided by Schoenherr Belgium

Europe

Practice Areas

Partner, heading Schoenherr's Brussels office, specialising in European, Austrian and CEE antitrust and competition law. With particular expertise in the banking, insurance, retail and travel sector, Volker is engaged in all types of public/private litigation, out-of-court advice (including antitrust compliance work) and merger control work.

Career

Trainee at Houthoff Buruma, Den Haag/The Netherlands (Telecommunication and EC Competition Law, 1999). Trainee in the European Commission (DG Competition, Financial services and Insurance, 1999-2000). Associate at Linklaters, Brussels/Belgium (2000-03), Attorney and Partner at Schoenherr.

Personal

Admitted to Austrian Bar 2005. University of Vienna/Austria (Mag.iur. 1998). University of Nijmegen/The Netherlands (LL.M. 1999).

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers European Guide

Competition: EU - Belgium

Band 6

Individual Editorial

Volker Weiss of Schoenherr is admitted to the Bar in Austria and has experience in advising clients on merger filings and FDI notifications before the EU and Austrian authorities. He also frequently assists with the competition-focused analysis of transactions that centre around Central and Eastern Europe.

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Competition/European Law: Lawyers Based Abroad - Austria

Spotlight

Individual Editorial

Based in Brussels, Volker Weiss is admitted to the Bar in Austria and has experience in advising clients on merger filings and FDI notifications before the EU and Austrian authorities. He also frequently assists with the competition-focused analysis of transactions that centre on Central and Eastern Europe.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

Volker Weiss is a clear and to-the-point lawyer who is outstanding in competition law, FDI and FSR.
Competition: EUChambers European Guide
Volker Weiss is always on top of details and all the relevant topics.
Competition: EUChambers European Guide
He is a pleasure to work with and provided an excellent service.
Competition: EUChambers European Guide
We always get quick advice. He is very responsive.
Competition: EUChambers European Guide
He foresees the right issues coming up and is helpful in predicting the next steps.
Competition: EUChambers European Guide
He is very easy and nice to work with. He is fast and reliable, and makes you feel like you are his biggest priority.
Competition/European Law: Lawyers Based AbroadChambers European Guide