Verlag Dr. Otto Schmidt
Book and Periodical PublishingNorth Rhine-westphalia, Germany51-200 Employees
Verlag Dr. Otto Schmidt is a mid-sized publisher based in Cologne, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, operating in the book and periodical publishing industry. With a history spanning roughly 120 years, the company concentrates on authoritative information in law, economics, and taxation for professionals in practice, advisory roles, and academia. Its digital offerings include Otto Schmidt online, a database providing access to more than 700 book titles, around 40 journals (including apps), and 40 loose-leaf works. The firm extends its digital reach through Otto Schmidt Answers, an AI-assisted tool designed for legal and tax advisory work, drawing on sources within its own database, and it distributes content via the juris-Allianz online platform. The publisher also hosts webinars and professional seminars, and maintains a network of associated imprints and subsidiaries such as Sack Fachmedien, C.F. Müller, and Fachmedien Otto Schmidt. In April 2026, Otto Schmidt announced a data partnership with Harvey AI to support cross-border matters and multi-jurisdictional advisory.