Michael Schmittmann

Regulatory Practice

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16+ years experience

Updated: Jan 07, 2026

Contact Information

49 211 600 55 00

https://www.heuking.de/en/lawyers/michael-schmittmann.html

Georg-Glock-Straße 4 Düsseldorf DE

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Bio

Michael Schmittmann practices Regulatory Practice law in the United States, providing skilled legal representation. Schmittmann's 16 years of legal practice demonstrates a commitment to Regulatory Practice excellence. Schmittmann is known for meticulous case preparation and strong advocacy on behalf of clients. Michael Schmittmann serves the United States with a commitment to professional advocacy and client success.

Practice Areas

Regulatory Practice

Awards & Recognition

Lawyer of the Year: Gaming Law, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany (2025)
Lawyer of the Year: Media Law, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany (2018)
Lawyer of the Year: Regulatory Practice, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany (2017)
Recognized: Gaming Law
Recognized: Information Technology Law
Recognized: Media Law
Recognized: Regulatory Practice
Special Focus: Regulatory
2012 - The International Who’s Who Legal of Regulatory Communications Lawyers: “Heuking Kühn Lüer Wojtek earns two lawyers recommendations […] Michael Schmittmann is at the “forefront” of the sector [telecommunications, media and IT] and was “highly precised” in our research”.
2012 - The International Who’s Who Legal of Regulatory Communications Lawyers, Internet, E-Commerce & data Protection: „At Heuking Kühn Lüer Michael Schmittmann combines his IT practice with antitrust law and media and telecommunications expertise. He advises companies and state institutions on e-commerce and gaming law.”
2012/13 -JUVE Manual: “Frequently recommended lawyer”.
2013 - The International Who’s Who Legal of Germany 2013, Internet, E-Commerce & data Protection: “High flyer” Michael Schmittmann is experienced in handling large-scale telecoms licenses for national and international companies as part of the IT practice at Heuking Kühn Lüer Wojtek. He is also skilled in litigation, and regularly provides advice to international companies looking to expand into the highly regulated German market.”
2013 - The International Who’s Who Legal of Germany 2013, Regulatory Communications: „At Heuking Kühn Lüer Wojtek, Michael Schmittmann and Dirk Stolz were both ranked highly by our respondents. Schmittmann is “one of the best regulatory lawyers in Germany” and his work focuses on media, telecommunications, information technology and gaming and betting law. Stolz is “truly excellent” and a “rising star” in the field.”
2013/14 - Weekly business magazine “WirtschaftsWoche”: “… recommended lawyer as one of the “Top 25” in the current ranking “Germany’s Top IT Law Firms” issued in July 2012
2016/17 - “Lawyer of the year” in the area of regulated industries, issued by Handelsblatt and Best Lawyer “Best of the Best” listed as Gaming and Gambling Law expert (one of 35 worldwide)
2017 - Who’s Who Legal – TMT Germany listed as “one of the country’s leading lawyers active in the telecommunications, media and technology sectors and one of the four most highly regarded individuals in telecoms and media”. He is described as “Key player on the international scene known for his broad practice covering telecommunications and IT law, as well as entertainment and broadcasting law. Sources describe him as ‘first rate practitioner’.”
Media Law International 2017 – “The IP, media and technology practice at Heuking Kühn Lüer Wojtek provides transactional, contractual and regulatory advice to gaming and entertainment clients. The firm has notable experience advising broadcasters, with one client noting: ’We are a pay-television platform operator and our company relies on Heuking’s profound expertise in media, copyright, contract, company and antitrust law. We always appreciated Heuking’s professional legal advice, excellent work results and high flexibility on resources and timing. Head of department Michael Schmittmann is unfailingly cheerful, very patient and always full of good professional advice,” explained one client, adding: “I would recommend the firm and Mr Schmittmann without hesitation!”.”
Who’s Who Legal Germany 2018 – “Most Highly Regarded” as one of 8 leading experts in TMT: “Michael Schmittmann is one of the foremost practitioners of IT, media & technology law in Germany and enjoys a stellar reputation in the market.”
Who‘s Who Legal Data 2019 – Telecoms & Media - Leading Individuals Germany: „At Heuking Kühn Lüer Wojtek, Michael Schmittmann is a sought-after practitioner who impresses with his work in regulatory and compliance matters within the TMT sectors, acting for a wide range of prominent clients.“
In WWL Thought Leaders in Germany 2019 Michael Schmittman is listed in the category „Data“