Noerr offers comprehensive foreign trade expertise across export control, sanctions, customs, supply chain compliance and foreign direct investment. Led by Bärbel Sachs, the team is particularly recognised for their work with Russia exit transactions and export controls in the dual-use, defence and security sectors. Sachs impresses in such matters, as well as with investment screening procedures before the German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy, anti-dumping and anti-subsidy law, WTO law and EU market organisation. Tobias Zuber advises on economic sanctions, customs procedures, regulatory developments and trade defence instruments, while Max Helleberg brings extensive experience to investment screening matters.
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Testimonials
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- 'The team is responsive, pragmatic and well-integrated across practice areas, offering client-focused and efficient advice.'
- 'The individuals I’ve worked with at Noerr stand out for their expertise, responsiveness and clear, solution-oriented advice. Tobias Zuber, in particular, combines deep technical knowledge with a pragmatic and commercially-minded approach. Their ability to navigate complex trade law issues across multiple jurisdictions and within challenging commercial structures is truly impressive and has been invaluable to our global organisation.'
- 'We have been working with Bärbel Sachs for years, they are our trusted advisor who has managed to solve all issues to our full satisfaction. They fully understand our needs, are very well connected and always delivers without restrictions. Highly recommended.'
- 'Very skilled staff, legal questions are answered rapidly, answers are focused and on the point.'
- 'Noerr's team on Foreign Trade Law is superb, with an excellent understanding for clients needs. They are our go to firm in this respect.'
- 'Noerr’s Foreign Trade Law team combines deep legal expertise with a strong commercial understanding, particularly in complex cross-border matters. Their unique strength lies in their thorough knowledge of international trade regulations and sanctions regimes, which sets them apart from other firms.'
Key clients
- OWH
- Claas
- KEB Hana Bank
- Renk Group
- Brooks Automation US
- scia Systems
- Telit Cinterion Germany
- Alcmene Holding
- Grob Aircraft
- Elanco Animal Health
Work highlights
Appointed by Frank Hellwig, BaFin’s special representative with management powers, to support OWH with their business liquidation. The firm's work focused on safeguarding the interests of creditors and depositors while ensuring full compliance with sanctions law, underscoring the firms expertise in navigating complex regulatory frameworks and cross-border financial challenges.
Conducted a comprehensive audit on export control and sanctions compliance, delivering strategic guidance and represented Renk Group in administrative proceedings.
Assisting Grob Aircraft with regard to export control classification matters, licensing matters and their recent sale to Helsing.
Lawyers
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Next Generation Partners
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Tobias Zuber
Practice head
Bärbel Sachs
Other key lawyers
Tobias Zuber; Max Helleberg; Theresa Bachmann; David Rösch