Litigation is a pillar of SZA Schilling, Zutt & Anschütz Rechtsanwaltsgesellschaft, driving a considerable portion of its work in the prominent practice areas of the firm. It has a comprehensive contentious offering, with recent growth in advisor liability and collective redress proceedings. Leading public and Mittelstand companies populate the firm’s client list. Jochem Reichert is a veteran of complex corporate law and post-M&A disputes, while Thomas Liebscher is reliable counsel to major German companies across litigation as well as arbitration. Commercial disputes are the realm for Stefan Zeyher, and Ben Steinbrück is increasingly leading standout cases for the firm. Michael Molitoris is frequently mandated in complex, cross-border mass tort consumer litigation, and the senior team is rounded out by Isabel Fischer and Philipp Rüppell, who co-leads the commercial litigation group.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Relatively small but agile team. Very diligent and knowledgeable, easy to work with. Good value for money.’
- ‘Stefan Zeyher, in particular, is personable and approachable, hardworking and extremely knowledgeable. I see Stefan as a trusted legal adviser. He is top of my go-to list should I be in need of a German lawyer. I enjoy working with him.’
- 'Philipp Rüppell is an extraordinarily skilled lawyer with special expertise in insolvency law. He always works quickly and reliably and gives proper guidance during proceedings.'
Key clients
- Insolvency Administrator of Wirecard AG
- Insolvency Administrator of Qimonda AG
- Bayer AG
- Diebold Nixdorf Inc.
- Hirschvogel Holding GmbH
- Messer Industriegase GmbH
Work highlights
Acted for the insolvency administrator of Wirecard AG as lead counsel in all major lawsuits against third parties.
Represented Bayer AG in German lawsuits brought by investors alleging breaches of disclosure obligations related to Bayer's acquisition of Monsanto.
Acted for Diebold Nixdorf Inc. as lead counsel in appraisal proceedings related to the conclusion of a control and P&L transfer agreement and subsequent squeeze-out of minority shareholders.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Next generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Philipp Rüppell
Stefan Zeyher
Isabel Fischer
Practice head
Jochem Reichert; Thomas Liebscher; Stefan Zeyher; Ben Steinbrück; Michael Molitoris; Philipp Rüppell
Other key lawyers
Micha Brechtel; Isabel Fischer