Fieldfisher advises at the intersection of distribution, commercial law, information technology and traditional business, with particular industry expertise in the automotive, industrial and consumer goods sectors. The team is co-led by Sara Bandehzadeh, Silke Goschler, and Susanne Weckbach. Bandehzadeh focuses on classic distribution law matters, including distribution agreements, distribution antitrust, cross-border distribution structures and damages claims. Goschler advises on commercial contracts across the supply chain, as well as operational business issues, consumer protection law and the structuring of distribution systems. Weckbach’s practice spans drafting and negotiating complex contracts to support clients in their day-to-day operations.
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Testimonials
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- 'I'm extremely satisfied with the legal services provided by Susanne Weckbach and the team. The colleagues are very competent, reliable, and consistently responsive.'
- 'Susanne Weckbach combines great legal expertise with a practical approach.'
- 'Sara and the team bring not only strong technical legal knowledge but also a nuanced understanding of cross-border legal frameworks and business culture. This international perspective has proven critical when navigating complex, multi-jurisdictional matters, and positions her as a trusted advisor in global transactions and regulatory issues.'
- 'Sara Bandehzadeh is a standout legal mind with an exceptional ability to cut through complexity. Their strategic thinking, international expertise, and steady guidance in sensitive matters have been critical to our success on several occasions. Her responsiveness, especially under tight time constraints, is invaluable, and the same culture of accountability and agility extends across the team.
- 'Susanne Weckbach is highly competent, exceptionally reliable and very responsive. Queries are addressed promptly and thoroughly, which creates great confidence in their counsel. They provide excellent legal advice and can always be trusted. Strongly recommended.'
- 'Sara Bandehzadeh and colleagues consistently provide legal advice that is not only accurate but also commercially pragmatic. Their ability to strike a balance between legal precision and practical business needs sets them apart from more rigid or overly academic advisors.'
Key clients
- vit:bikes GmbH
- Solero Technologies Europe GmbH
- FitX
- KT Bank AG
Work highlights
Providing legal advice in the commercial sector to Solero Technologies Europe GmbH, acting as an ‘external legal department’. The firms services cover daily legal matters and complex contract negotiations with customers and suppliers.
Advising a medical device manufacturer on distribution law, with a particular focus regarding public procurement law issues, consulting agreements, compliance issues and the conclusion of purchase and rental agreements with hospitals regarding a robot-assisted surgical system for minimally invasive surgery.
Practice head
Sara Bandehzadeh; Silke Goschler; Susanne Weckbach
Other key lawyers
Anke Saßmannshausen