Trademark Disputes
Germany
10 April 2025
SZA Schilling, Zutt & Anschütz Rechtsanwaltsgesellschaft's antitrust practice is jointly led by Hans-Joachim Hellmann and Stephanie Birmanns and is experienced in abuse proceedings, antitrust damage claims as well as merger control, distribution antitrust law and compliance. Hellmann regularly represents clients in national and European fine proceedings and is well versed in the defense against antitrust damage claims, while Brussels-based Birmanns covers transaction-related antitrust law matters including merger and investment control.
Legal 500 Editorial commentary
Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
- 'Very competent team that covers all relevant legal aspects.'
- 'Very good mix of excellent legal expertise and personal support as well as close advice on the business model.'
- 'We recommend Stephanie Birmanns!'
- 'Practical, competent, ready for unusual strategies, approachable, empathetic. Moderate hourly rates.'
- 'Hans-Joachim Hellmann and Christina Malz are top.'
Key clients
- Boehringer Ingelheim
- Overgas Inc.
- Vossloh-Gruppe
- Nike European Operations Netherlands B.V. und Converse Netherlands B.V.
- Euro Plant Tray eG
- Hansa Group
- SNP Schneider-Neureither & Partner GmbH
- Erzquell Brauerei Bielstein Haas & Co. KG
- ebm papst
Work highlights
Representation of the Vossloh Group in various cartel damages claims in connection with the rail cartel.
Representation of the Bulgarian gas supplier Overgas Inc. in two ECJ proceedings and several proceedings before the European Commission.
Advising and representing Boehringer Ingelheim in the EU antitrust proceedings 'SNBB', which were concluded by a settlement, as well as coordination of the Brazilian proceedings before the antitrust authority CADE.
Lawyers
Practice head
Hans-Joachim Hellmann; Stephanie Birmanns
Other key lawyers
Silvio Cappellari; Christina Malz; Fabian Ast