We assist our clients across the entire spectrum of German and European antitrust law – from the provision of advice to litigation. Thanks to our Brussels and Berlin offices, we have established an international presence for the benefit of companies, associations and private individuals. Extensive knowledge of sectors and markets, as well as excellent connections with competition authorities, allows our experts to provide the best possible support.
Numerous proceedings before the Competition Chambers of the Düsseldorf Higher Regional Court, the German Federal Court of Justice and various civil courts involving cartel offences in the lottery sector. The provision of advice to international undertakings on the legal aspects of competition and merger control in a transactional context (speciality chemicals, the supply of automobile parts etc.).
Fluxx AG in the context of proceedings adjudicating on an abuse of a dominant position; ARD in proceedings before the Federal Cartel Office in connection with the Springer/Pro7Sat1 merger; the German Federal Government before the ECJ in the TollCollect merger control proceedings; acted in the case involving the first application of the bonus regulation by the Federal Cartel Office; a follow-on complaint based on antitrust law before the Dortmund Regional Court; E. ON; the Rockwood Group; ongoing provision of advice to the Sachsen financial group on antitrust and merger control matters.