International law firm Simmons & Simmons has strengthened its German and international Dispute Resolution (DR) practices with the hire partner of Dr Andrea Pomana in its Frankfurt office.
Joining from another global law firm, Dr Andrea has wide experience advising on European and German antitrust and competition law, foreign direct investment and foreign subsidies regulation. Her expertise includes complex cross-border transactions and merger control proceedings – including those before the EU Commission and Germany’s Federal Cartel Office (FCO).
The hire of Dr Andrea will significantly bolster the firm’s competition and antitrust expertise in Germany – complementing that of DR partner Dr Peter Meyer – as well as its cross-border competition network at a European level.
Dr Andrea’s expertise is also closely aligned with Simmons’ sector specialisms – particularly the energy sector, where she will support the firm’s German corporate M&A team and expanding international energy, natural resources and infrastructure (ENRI) group. Dr Andrea also has wide experience working with leading clients in the asset management and investment fund (AMIF) and technology, media and telecommunications (TMT) sectors.
Commenting on the hire, Stephanie Nottrott, partner and head of the firm’s Dispute Resolution practice in Germany, said: “Andrea is an excellent hire for our Germany DR practice, bringing deep technical expertise in competition and antitrust law which will strengthen our domestic and cross-border advisory capabilities. Her experience working across many of our sectors – particularly in ENRI – is also a huge asset, and I’m confident she will play a key role in helping the firm to meet its growth ambitions.”
Emily Monastiriotis, partner and international head of Dispute Resolution at Simmons, commented: “I’m pleased to welcome another experienced partner into our growing international DR practice – the fifth lateral hire of 2024, which also followed our four internal promotions. As well as strengthening our German practice, with her extensive experience at a European level, Andrea will be an integral part of our cross-border competition team.
On joining Simmons, Andrea Pomana said: “I’m excited to bring my competition and antitrust expertise to Simmons’ DR practice in Germany. The firm’s focus aligns closely with my own – particularly in the energy sector, where there is increasing demand from clients. I’ve been highly encouraged by Simmons’ international outlook and collaborative culture, and look forward to generating new opportunities from its Frankfurt office.
This news story was originally published on the firm’s website.