Bärbel Sachs
NoerrNoerr is particularly well versed in sanctions law, where the team advises international clients on EU sanctions law, and also covers matters at the compliance interface in addition to the support in Russia exits. The team demonstrates longstanding expertise in export control and customs law, including anti-dumping and Brexit matters. Foreign trade law expert and practice head Bärbel Sachs as well as Max Helleberg complement this with expertise in investment control; the latter joined the partner roster in January 2024. Claus Zimmermann, who is well versed in WTO and EU regulations, moved to Ashurst LLP in April 2024.
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'Comprehensive advice, tailored to our needs, always practice-oriented and pragmatic.'
'Bärbel Sachs: Advice to the point with great empathy and solution orientation.'
'We regularly work with Bärbel Sachs and her team on foreign trade law. The quality of their work is excellent.'
'Bärbel Sachs: Very well connected with the authorities and knows how to solve even tricky issues. She has an excellent understanding of the client's needs.'
'Bärbel Sachs: Our go to person for foreign trade law.'
Key clients
- Alcmene Holding GmbH
- Allianz Global Investors GmbH
- Baader Bank Aktiengesellschaft
- Bayer 04 Leverkusen Fußball GmbH
- Brooks Automation US, LLC
- Claas
- Daimler Truck AG
- Hauck Aufhäuser Lampe
- Heckler & Koch AG
- Mercedes-Benz Group
- Momentive Performance Materials GmbH
- Omnicom Group Inc.
- OWH SE
- Renk GmbH
- Robert Bosch
Work highlights
- Advising OWH on its removal from the sanctions list, although its majority shareholder, VTB Russia, remains sanctioned.
- Advising Alcmene on the acquisition of a 25% stake in MIRO Mineralölraffinerie Oberrhein GmbH & Co.KG.
- Comprehensive audit for Renk on export control and sanctions law issues, including advice on export control issues in connection with the IPO.
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