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Bird & Bird

Competition/European Law

Global Guide 2026 : Germany

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Bird & Bird

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Competition/European Law - Germany

Band 5

What the Team is Known For

With its team split across offices in Düsseldorf and Brussels, Bird & Bird handles a broad range of competition law matters, including advising on the competition law approval for proposed strategic partnerships and representing clients in behavioural investigations and damages actions. The law firm also acts on state aid and FDI mandates. The team stands out for its ability to handle matters at the cross-section of competition law and intellectual property law.

Notable practitioners

Based in Düsseldorf, Jörg Witting is a key contact for clients.

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Work Highlights

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  • Bird & Bird advised Huawei on the FRAND aspects of a dispute concerning standard essential patents.

Strengths

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  • The team are very consistent and pragmatic on regulatory issues, and are good on FDI clearances.

    Competition/European Law respondentGlobal

  • In addition to pure legal advice, commercial aspects were also considered.

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  • The lawyers are easy to work with, always available and follow up, which is great.

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  • The team offer good advice and are technically astute.

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  • This department provides a practical approach and in a timely manner.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Anne Federle
    Anne Federle

    Anne Federle

    Based in Brussels and admitted to the Bar in Germany, Anne Federle acts for clients in competition investigations before both the European Commission and the German Federal Cartel Office. She is also often involved in assisting associations with competition compliance issues. She has further experience in merger control filings and FSR notifications.

    • She has a very pragmatic approach; she is able to talk with businesspeople and bring complexity down to a level that is easily understandable for everyone.

      Competition/European Law respondentGlobal

    • We greatly value her ability to translate complex issues into clear, actionable guidance. We can recommend her without hesitation.

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Ranked Individuals at Bird & Bird (1)

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    Anne Federle

    Competition/European Law: Lawyers Based Abroad

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