The JUVE Handbook 2026/27, one of Germany’s leading independent legal directories, has once again recognised SKW Schwarz among the country’s Top 50 commercial law firms. The latest rankings highlight the firm’s market-leading position in media contract and copyright law and its established expertise in digital and technology-related matters. An improved ranking in data law and the firm’s first inclusion in the media regulation category further reinforce this profile.
JUVE identifies SKW Schwarz as a sought-after adviser on digital and technology-related matters, positioning the firm as an alternative to large law firms, particularly in IT, data protection and media law. Its media contract and copyright practice has consistently ranked among Germany’s market leaders. SKW Schwarz combines this specialist expertise with comprehensive commercial law advice, supporting businesses across the full spectrum of digital business models, technology contracts, data protection, content rights and media regulation, as well as corporate law and technology-related M&A transactions.
Practice Areas Recognised by JUVE
The JUVE Handbook is an independent German legal directory that assesses law firms and lawyers based on market research, including feedback from clients and legal professionals. In its 2026/27 edition, SKW Schwarz is recommended in the following categories:
- National Overview (JUVE Top 50)
- Corporate Law
- Transactions: M&A
- Media: Contracts and Copyright
- Media: Regulation (newly ranked)
- IT and Data Law: IT Contracts and Licensing
- IT and Data Law: Data Law (improved ranking)
Individual Lawyer Recommendations
The JUVE Handbook 2026/27 also recognises a number of SKW Schwarz lawyers for their expertise:
- Media Law: Dr. Konstantin Wegner, Dr. Johann Heyde, Dr. Dorothee Altenburg and Dr. Andreas Peschel-Mehner
- IT and Data Law: Martin Schweinoch, Dr. Matthias Orthwein, Dr. Matthias Nordmann, Franziska Ladiges and Nikolaus Bertermann
- M&A: Dr. Stephan Morsch and Sebastian Graf von Wallwitz
In addition, Dr. Andreas Peschel-Mehner is recognised as one of the “Leading Names” in copyright law, a distinction highlighting his individual standing in the German legal market.
The JUVE rankings recognise the expertise and dedication of our teams. They also motivate us to continue supporting our clients with outstanding legal expertise, a deep understanding of their business models and practical, commercially focused solutions.
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