Recommendations, Awards and Rankings

Ranked Lawyers:

• Prof. Dr. Jochem Reichert (Corporate/M&A, High-end Capability, Band 1)
• Hans-Joachim Hellmann (Competition/European Law, Band 3)
• Prof. Dr. Thomas Liebscher (Dispute Resolution:Litigation, Band 5)
• Dr. Thomas Nägele (Intellectual Property: Trade Mark & Unfair Competition, Band 5)
• Dr. Marc Löbbe (Corporate/M&A: High-end Capability, Band 5)
• Silvio Cappellari (Competition/European Law: Lawyers Based Abroad)
• Dr. Oliver Schröder (Corporate/M&A: High-end Capability, Band 4)
• Michael Molitoris (Dispute Resolution:Litigation, Band 2)
• Dr. Stefanie Birmanns (Competition/European Law: Lawyers Based Abroad)
• Meiting Zhu (Intellectual Property: Foreign expert for China)​​​​​​

»Mannheim-based firm which is regularly sought out by DAX-30 clients for its excellent corporate advice.« (Chambers)

»The SZA lawyers are very target oriented in their work, and this makes our relationship convenient and uncomplicated.« (Client)

»The lawyers always think ahead so whenever they see that a need for legal documentation might come up they have everything prepared and to hand immediately.« (Client)

»The lawyers are very knowledgeable and quick in responding. It is an A-team of experts.« (Client)

»The advice is quick, comprehensive and of good quality. The firm houses broad expertise in IP.« (Client)

»I feel very well looked after. I appreciate the team's sound knowledge and experience.« (Client)

»The lawyers give clear and precise advice on what to do.« (Client)

Ranked Lawyers:

• Jochem Reichert (Corporate/M&A, vol. 1):
  »Interviewees describe top-ranked department head Jochem Reichert as a "very experienced and well-connected lawyer." He focuses on advising board members and management of DAX30 companies on risk and corporate matters.«
  »He has a huge degree of experience and command of what he is doing, so I would highly recommend him if you want someone to tackle a difficult and very high-level question. Board members are happy to listen to him.«
  (Client, 2015)
• Hans-Joachim Hellmann (Competition/European Law, vol. 4):
  »Clients say that Hans-Joachim Hellmann is "open-minded and frank," as well as "very experienced in competition law." He represents clients in cartel proceedings and litigations before both German courts and the European Commission.«»He has vast experience and insight into how the antitrust authorities work.« (Client, 2015)
• Georg Jaeger (Employment, vol. 3)
• Thomas Nägele (Intellectual Property, vol. 5)
  »Thomas Nägele is the head of the IP department and is praised by clients for his work in trade mark law and unfair competition. Clients say: "He is always available to answer questions and he is very thorough."«
• Silvio Cappellari (Rankings for Expertise Based Abroad)
  Based in Brussels, Silvio Cappellari advises clients on merger control and multi-jurisdictional cartel proceedings.He further has expertise in abuse of dominance proceedings.Sources say: "He has an international mind and is super-connected in the market."

Schilling, Zutt & Anschütz, recommended firm for corporate law, M&A, litigation, succession/assets/trusts and foundations, labor law, antitrust law tax law and insolvency law/restructurings

Recommended Lawyers

• Labour Law:
  Dr. Georg Jaeger: "Leading Name in Baden-Württemberg (Labour Law)"
• Corporate Law:
  Prof. Dr. Jochem Reichert: "Leading Senior Partner in Corporate Law", "Leading Name in Baden-Württemberg (Corporate Law"
  Dr. Marc Löbbe: "Leading Partner in Corporate Law (up to 50 years)"
• Arbitration:
  Prof. Dr. Jochem Reichert: "Leading Name in Arbitration"
  Antitrust Law:
  Hans-Joachim Hellmann: "Leading Partner in Baden-Württemberg (Antitrust Law)"

Quotes:

"This firm sets standards."
"Outstanding reputation and tradition in corporate and stock corporation law."
"Artful performance in corporate proceedings."
"Excellent connection to executive staff."
"Exceptional corporate practice."
"Excellent advice in antitrust law."

• JUVE Award "Law Firm of the year for M&A 2021«
• Nomination for JUVE Award "Law Firm of the year for Antitrust Law 2020«
• NNomination for JUVE Award "Law Firm of the year for M&A 2017«
• Nomination for JUVE Award "Law Firm of the year for Dispute Resolution 2016«
• JUVE Award "Law Firm of the year for Dispute Resolution 2011"
• JUVE Award "Law Firm of the year in Frankfurt and Hesse 2011"
• JUVE Award "Law Firm of the Year Southwest 2009"
• Nomination for JUVE Award "Law Firm of the year for Antitrust 2012"
• Nomination for JUVE Award "Law Firm of the Year in Germany 2010"

"Clients appreciate that at SZA Schilling, Zutt & Anschütz Rechtsanwalts AG, they can expect 'highly competent specialists for all kinds of requirements'."

"SZA Schilling, Zutt & Anschütz Rechtsanwalts AG stands for the 'highest standard in antitrust law'."