31. October 2025

OPPENLÄNDER again receives JUVE TOP 50 Commercial Law Firm (Wirtschaftskanzlei) Award

“To the point: The strengths of this Stuttgart-based firm are not only in competition law and litigation – Oppenländer also enjoys an excellent reputation for advising in regulated industries.” (JUVE quote)

We are delighted to receive the JUVE TOP 50 Commercial Law Firm (Wirtschaftskanzlei) award again. Many thanks to all our clients and colleagues for their recommendations!

The JUVE Handbook of Commercial Law Firms 2025/2026 particularly recognizes our work in:

  • Competition Law: Prof. Dr. Albrecht Bach, Dr. Andreas Hahn, Dr. Ulrich Klumpp, Dr. Matthias Ulshöfer, Dr. Florian Schmidt-Volkmar, and Dr. Christoph Wolf,
  • Energy Sector: Prof. Dr. Markus Köhler, Dr. Andreas Hahn, and Dr. Malte Weitner,
  • Corporate Law: Dr. Thomas Trölitzsch, Dr. Rolf Leinekugel, Dr. Felix Born, and Dr. Carl Höfer,
  • Healthcare: Dr. Timo Kieser, Dr. Christina Koppe-Zagouras, Dr. Katharina Köbler LL.M.,
  • Trademark & Competition Law: Prof. Dr. Markus Köhler, Dr. Christina Koppe-Zagouras, and Dr. Timo Kieser,
  • Public Business Law: Prof. Dr. Christofer Lenz, Dr. Corina Jürschik-Grau LL.M., and Dr. Torsten Gerhard,
  • Transactions: Dr. Felix Born, Dr. Rolf Leinekugel, Dr. Thomas Trölitzsch, and Dr. Christian Gunßer,
  • Public Procurement Law: Dr. Matthias Ulshöfer,
  • Transport Sector: Dr. Corina Jürschik-Grau LL.M., Prof. Dr. Christofer Lenz, and Prof. Dr. Markus Köhler.

Special congratulations to our partners Prof. Dr. Albrecht Bach and Dr. Andreas Hahn, who have been recognized as “leading advisors” in competition law.

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