Through interviews conducted with lawyers, experts and clients, we have picked out the leading practitioners from across the German legal marketplace.
Individuals that are considered leaders in their field. Fewer than 50% of individuals considered are selected for inclusion.
Lawyer
Christian Karbaum is highly regarded for his strategic acumen in competition matters, with expertise spanning antitrust damages claims, merger control and market power issues, where clients note that "he thinks outside the box" and "is always one step ahead of the situation".
Markus Wirtz is a highly regarded antitrust specialist who clients say "always provides professional, realistic and practical answers". His expertise includes merger control, IP-related antitrust and digitisation, making him a trusted adviser in complex competition matters.
Ulrich Schnelle is praised by market sources for "his bright mind” and "collaborative approach" to supporting a diverse client base in the German market, ranging from multinational corporations to individuals.