Leading Adviser Awards 2020

52 Acquisition International - Leading Adviser 2020 Acquisition International - Issue 1 2021 109 Company: Schmelz Law Firm Contact: Eva Schmelz Website: www.rechtampunkt.at ven the choice of which law firm to go with is immensely tricky in some cases. The advantages of a large firm are also its disadvantages. For the benefits of a large team, clients can be bounced around from department to department, from lawyer to lawyer. There is a great deal of expertise on hand, but this knowledge comes with a lack of personal touch. Eva Schmelz spent six years in such an office, building her career on the back of an international operator when it came to the law. But eventually, there came a time when she wanted to find a platform where she could offer her considerable knowledge and experience to clients in a smaller, more personal way. Starting the Schmelz Law Firm was a key part of that ambition allowing her and her clients an incredible amount of flexibility that has brought satisfaction during challenging times. Now far removed from being a small cog in a big machine, Eva has been able to let all that she is flow through her work. Her knowledge of law as an attorney, her patience as a mediator, her confidence as a friend and her love of music each plays a part in bringing a case to a successful conclusion. This is for the benefit of all involved, including the parents and the children too. The last five years of her career have been bringing up her firm to its current impressive heights. E There’s nothing quite so complex as family, especially when it begins to break apart. When this happens, it doesn’t just require a leading legal mind to untangle the pieces, but a calm and considerate approach that attempts to secure everyone’s best interests. Eva Schmelz of Schmelz Law Firm is exactly that sort of person, named Leading Family and Divorce Lawyer of the Year, Austria in Acquisition International’s Leading Advisor awards. We take a closer look to find out more. Family First! Nov20027 Eva does not just bring her knowledge of the law to the table. She brings her considerable skill as a certified mediator to every case. Conflict lies at the heart of most family law cases, but it is often destructive for all concerned. Her approach removes the judicial proceedings often invoked, instead providing a more flexible, less bureaucratic approach. There is no publicity, in fact Eva offers the highest possible confidentiality throughout proceedings. Mediation is a path to win-win resolutions, on which a foundation of trust can be built for the future. Of course, the Schmelz Law Firm does not just tackle the complex area of family law. The firm is able to assist is matters of immigration law, commercial law and labor law to name but a few areas of expertise. In this, she is joined by a talented team that is constantly growing. While much of Eva’s work revolves around family law, the specialist approach that puts clients first is a key part of every aspect of the firm’s operations. Certainly, it seems to be the vanguard of a new wave of Austrian legal structures, one which builds success for all. Leading amily and Divorce Lawyer of the Year, Austria