Competition/European Law
Europe Guide 2024 : Germany
Band 3
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Clifford Chance is well known in the market for its comprehensive coverage of competition law. The firm regularly handles large and often cross-border merger control mandates, frequently in collaboration with its broad network of offices. Furthermore, the team represents clients in antitrust proceedings and investigations by the Bundeskartellamt and the European Commission, as well as defending clients in damages actions. The law firm has a number of clients from the TMT industry.
Work Highlights
- Clifford Chance advised GE Gas & Power on the merger clearance and FDI aspects of its proposed acquisition of Nexus Controls from Baker Hughes.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The team provides excellent support, thanks to its proactive approach and ability to liaise with non-legal experts."
"The team of Clifford Chance manages to prepare and present complex issues for decision-makers quickly and comprehensibly."
"The lawyers offer familiarity with the authorities at German and EU level, and they are hands-on and service-oriented."
"The team is very responsive, especially with time constraints."
"The team provides excellent support, thanks to its proactive approach and ability to liaise with non-legal experts."
"The team of Clifford Chance manages to prepare and present complex issues for decision-makers quickly and comprehensibly."
"The lawyers offer familiarity with the authorities at German and EU level, and they are hands-on and service-oriented."
"The team is very responsive, especially with time constraints."
Notable Practitioners
Marc Besen is particularly active in merger control and FDI filings. In addition he represents clients in behavioural investigations and damages actions before both the German and European authorities.
"He is really fast and hands-on."
"Business-wise he is a good lawyer, his work is so good it makes you smile."
"Marc Besen has very good relationships and understanding of national case law developments."