That's what it says on my business card:

• Aline Fritz
• Solicitor
• Specialist solicitor for public procurement law

Area of expertise:

Public procurement, state aid and subsidy law

How do you recognise talent and how do you nurture it?

In our field, talent is always recognisable when a person quickly grasps the interrelationships and the system behind public procurement law. We promote our talent very deliberately by involving them in specific client work at an early stage, and of course they also participate in client meetings.

What skills do young professionals need today?

In my opinion, young lawyers should focus strongly on ‘classic’ soft skills, in particular teamwork, commitment and strong communication skills. In addition, direct exchange with experienced colleagues is immensely important at the beginning. On a professional level, however, the use of AI by young professionals is a new and largely unresolved issue, as its meaningful use requires in-depth knowledge of the relevant area of law.

What situation has helped you grow professionally or personally?

Over the years, many different situations come to mind. However, what has always encouraged me in a special way is the excellent and consistent team we have in public procurement law, which always provides full support, especially in challenging situations.

How do you deal with difficult or unexpected client situations?

First and foremost, I remain calm and try to reassure the client by structuring the situation and providing solution-oriented advice.

How do you build lasting client relationships?

I have been advising some clients for more than ten to fifteen years. In my opinion, very fast response times and excellent work results are the key to success in ensuring that clients are always happy to come back to me.

What has made you resilient over the years?

Above all, raising three children mostly on my own has made me resilient. Against this backdrop, difficult professional situations can be handled calmly and confidently.