SZA Schilling, Zutt & Anschütz Rechtsanwaltsgesellschaft advises on antitrust proceedings, including cartel damages, merger and investment control in connection with third-country subsidies, abuse of market power and compliance. Co-head Hans-Joachim Hellmann offers similar competencies and is well versed in cartel damages. Former co-head Silvio Cappellari (merger control) in Brussels handed over the role to Stephanie Birmanns in January 2023 and moved to the of counsel position. Birmanns, also based in Brussels, simultaneously joined the partner roster and is experienced in merger control and transaction-related investment control at the interface with foreign trade law. Counsel Christina Malz is well versed in distribution antitrust law.
Testimonials
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'We have worked with competition law practice SZA on various matters and their analysis has always been clear and to the point. They are excellent antitrust lawyers and a great team to work with.'
'The practice combines excellent content expertise with passion for its clients and their mandates. This applies 120% to Hans-Joachim Hellmann.'
'Stephanie Birmanns: She is an excellent antitrust lawyer, very responsive and working with her is very pleasant.'
'In-depth knowledge of the German antitrust and merger control authorities and the legal framework; available and pleasant to work with.'
Key clients
- Silex Microsystems AB, Schweden
- Vossloh-Gruppe
- Nike European Operations Netherlands B.V. und Converse Niederlande B.V., Niederlande
- Overgas Inc. und Overgas Mrezhi, Bulgarien
- Erzquell Brauerei Bielstein Haas & Co. KG
- Euro Plant Tray eG
- Campine NV und Campine Recycling NV, Belgien
- Hoffmann SE
- DKV Mobility SE
- Hansa Armaturen GmbH (Teil der Oras Gruppe)
- Mercedes Benz Group AG
- Tapetenfabrik Gebr. Rasch
- Berding Beton GmbH
- Gretsch Unitas
- HARIBO
- Reinert Gruppe / The Family Butchers
- Renolit SE
- Bäcker Görtz GmbH
- Equistone Partners Europa SAS
- Gross & Perthun GmbH & Co. KG
Work highlights
- Representation of the Vossloh Group in various antitrust proceedings before the Federal Cartel Office.
- Ongoing antitrust advice to Nike European Operations Netherlands BV and Converse, Netherland BV; including contentious matters and sales antitrust issues.
- Successful representation of Erzquell Brewery Bielstein Haas & Co. KG before the Düsseldorf Higher Regional Court in the so-called beer cartel proceedings.