JUVE HANDBOOK 2006, Region Hamburg:
Highly recommended firm in Hamburg. Despite its small size and concentration on a small number of legal areas, it is highlighted by competitors remarkably often. The name partners enjoy an excellent reputation and good international contracts (especially Scandinavia, UK, US). Most recently, the firm was once again more active on behalf of several midsized to large PE houses.
Recommended Lawyers: Axel Löhde, Hubertus Leo, Dr. Hartwig Schmidt-Hollburg, Dr. Andreas Witte

JUVE HANDBOOK 2006, Corporate:
Respected firm for corporate which has a strong record in cross-border clients thanks to strong contacts to Scandinavia as well as strong referral relations. The corporate partners are often recommended by competitors.

JUVE HANDBOOK 2006, M&A:
Respected firm for M&A which has a notable reputation and is the preferred firm for numerous international firms’ referral clients. The transaction flow is impressive for a team of just four lawyers. Löhde is an established player in the Hamburg market.
Practice strengths: Strong international contacts (UK, US, Scandinavia); all-round experience in the technology and telecoms branches (especially Leo).

PLC WHICH LAWYER? Yearbook Germany 2006
Company and corporate transactions, recommended firms: Löhde Leo Schmidt-Hollburg & Witte.

PLC WHICH LAWYER? Yearbook Germany 2006
Company and corporate transactions, recommended individuals: Hubertus Leo.

JUVE HANDBOOK 2006, TRADEMARKS AND DESIGN INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY:
Well-known trademarks firm in Hamburg which concentrates on trademark infringement and unfair-competition litigation as well as having a trademark-administration practice. Dr. Hartwig Schmidt-Hollburg, whom competitors consider to be “very committed and skillful”, has recently been more active for a branded-goods manufacturer regarding defense against product piracy and the grey market.

THE LEGAL 500 Europe, Middle East & Africa, 2006:
IP, Patents and Registered Designs (Dispute Resolution): Löhde Leo Schmidt-Hollburg & Witte leverages off a good media client base to offer patent litigation advice in that sector in particular.

THE LEGAL 500 Europe, Middle East & Africa, 2006:
Information Technology: Löhde Leo Schmidt-Hollburg & Witte advises on software licensing, distribution and consulting projects, as well as global alliances and patent litigation.

PLC WHICH LAWYER? Yearbook Germany 2006
Telecommunications, recommended firms: Löhde Leo Schmidt-Hollburg & Witte.

PLC WHICH LAWYER? Yearbook Germany 2006
Telecommunications, recommended individuals: Hubertus Leo.