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Isabel Schnitzler

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Isabel Schnitzler

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T:+49 69 506 029443

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Fragomen Global LLP

Neue Mainzer Str. 75

Frankfurt am Main 60311

Germany

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[email protected]

T:+49 69 506 029443

F:+49 69 2097 4929

Frankfurt

Fragomen Global LLP

Neue Mainzer Str. 75

Frankfurt am Main 60311

Germany

Get in touch

Languages

  • English
  • German
  • Spanish

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Email

[email protected]

T:+49 69 506 029443

F:+49 69 2097 4929

Frankfurt

Fragomen Global LLP

Neue Mainzer Str. 75

Frankfurt am Main 60311

Germany

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Isabel is a Senior Associate (Rechtsanwältin) at Fragomen's Frankfurt office. She advises a variety of corporate clients on the full range of German and European immigration matters and compliance requirements. In addition, Isabel focuses on citizenship law and assists private clients with residency options in Germany.

Prior to joining Fragomen, Isabel worked as a consultant in social affairs and integration at the Hessian state parliament, where she worked on asylum cases.

Isabel speaks English, German and Spanish.

Education

  • University Speyer , LL.M., 2020
  • Oberlandesgericht High Regional Court Frankfurt am Main, Second State Exam, 2020
  • Goethe University, First State Exam, 2016

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Admissions

Bar Admissions: Rechtsanwaltskammer Frankfurt am Main

Court Admissions: Oberlandesgericht High Regional Court Frankfurt am Main

Publications and lectures

Author, “EU-Entsendung: Diese Fehler kosten Unternehmen bis zu 500.000 Euro.” Markt und Mittelstand, 14 July 2026.

Speaker, “Staatsangehörigkeit Allgemein.” Fragomen Mobility Minute, Podcast, 1 April 2026.

Speaker, “Navigating Outbound Services from Germany.” Fragomen Mobility Minute, Podcast, 26 March 2026.

Co-author, "Under EU Review: Germany’s Visa Requirements Trigger Infringement Proceedings on Vander Elst Compliance.” Fragomen, 23 February 2026.

Speaker, “Applying for German Citizenship: A Guide to Naturalization.” Fragomen, 14 January 2026.

Speaker, “German Citizenship by Descent Explained.” Fragomen, 26 August 2025.

Speaker, “Navigating Business Travel in Germany: Essential Insights.” Fragomen Mobility Minute, 22 August 2025.

Speaker, “EU Blue Card: What It Is, Benefits, and How to Apply.” Fragomen, 8 April 2025.

Author, “Chancen und Herausforderungen der Fachkräftegewinnung im Mittelstand.” PT-Magazin, 15 October 2024.

Isabel’s insights

July 14, 2026 | Media mentions

Markt und Mittelstand: EU-Entsendung: Diese Fehler kosten Unternehmen bis zu 500.000 EuroRead more

April 1, 2026 | Video

Staatsangehörigkeit Allgemein | #MobilityMinuteRead more

March 26, 2026 | Video

Navigating Outbound Services from Germany | #MobilityMinuteRead more
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Isabel’s insights

July 14, 2026 | Media mentions

Markt und Mittelstand: EU-Entsendung: Diese Fehler kosten Unternehmen bis zu 500.000 EuroRead more

April 1, 2026 | Video

Staatsangehörigkeit Allgemein | #MobilityMinuteRead more

March 26, 2026 | Video

Navigating Outbound Services from Germany | #MobilityMinuteRead more
More related insights

Isabel’s insights

July 14, 2026 | Media mentions

Markt und Mittelstand: EU-Entsendung: Diese Fehler kosten Unternehmen bis zu 500.000 EuroRead more

April 1, 2026 | Video

Staatsangehörigkeit Allgemein | #MobilityMinuteRead more

March 26, 2026 | Video

Navigating Outbound Services from Germany | #MobilityMinuteRead more
More related insights

Country / Territory

  • GermanyGermany

Get in touch

Languages

  • English
  • German
  • Spanish

Contact information

Email

[email protected]

T:+49 69 506 029443

F:+49 69 2097 4929

Frankfurt

Fragomen Global LLP

Neue Mainzer Str. 75

Frankfurt am Main 60311

Germany

Isabel’s insights

July 14, 2026 | Media mentions

Markt und Mittelstand: EU-Entsendung: Diese Fehler kosten Unternehmen bis zu 500.000 EuroRead more

April 1, 2026 | Video

Staatsangehörigkeit Allgemein | #MobilityMinuteRead more

March 26, 2026 | Video

Navigating Outbound Services from Germany | #MobilityMinuteRead more
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Contact information

Email

[email protected]

T:+49 69 506 029443

F:+49 69 2097 4929

Frankfurt

Fragomen Global LLP

Neue Mainzer Str. 75

Frankfurt am Main 60311

Germany

Isabel’s insights

July 14, 2026 | Media mentions

Markt und Mittelstand: EU-Entsendung: Diese Fehler kosten Unternehmen bis zu 500.000 EuroRead more

April 1, 2026 | Video

Staatsangehörigkeit Allgemein | #MobilityMinuteRead more

March 26, 2026 | Video

Navigating Outbound Services from Germany | #MobilityMinuteRead more
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  • English
  • German
  • Spanish

Contact information

Email

[email protected]

T:+49 69 506 029443

F:+49 69 2097 4929

Frankfurt

Fragomen Global LLP

Neue Mainzer Str. 75

Frankfurt am Main 60311

Germany

Isabel’s insights

July 14, 2026 | Media mentions

Markt und Mittelstand: EU-Entsendung: Diese Fehler kosten Unternehmen bis zu 500.000 EuroRead more

April 1, 2026 | Video

Staatsangehörigkeit Allgemein | #MobilityMinuteRead more

March 26, 2026 | Video

Navigating Outbound Services from Germany | #MobilityMinuteRead more
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