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Clifford Chance LLP

Competition/European Law

Global Guide 2026 : Germany

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Clifford Chance LLP

Rankings

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Competition/European Law - Germany

Band 3

What the Team is Known For

Clients particularly benefit from Clifford Chance's ability to handle transactional competition law mandates. The law firm regularly advises private equity clients on merger control and foreign direct investment filings.

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Work Highlights

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  • Clifford Chance advised BlackRock on the competition law aspects of its acquisition of HPS Investment Partners.

Strengths

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  • Clifford chance gives very hands-on advice with a pragmatic approach, and always tries to find a way that can be implemented by the business.

    Competition/European Law respondentGlobal

  • We appreciate the team's understanding of the law and practical experience, and their business-oriented advice; the lawyers are a great pleasure to work with, as they are practical and responsive.

    Competition/European Law respondentGlobal

  • The firm's team spirit supports great results.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Marc Besen
    Marc Besen

    Marc Besen

    Marc Besen regularly advises clients on merger clearance notifications. He often acts for clients from the healthcare and pharmaceutical sectors.

    • Marc Besen is very knowledgeable, highly responsive and provides advice in a manner that is clearly understandable.

      Competition/European Law respondentGlobal

    • He is super smart and experienced, and very solution-oriented.

      Competition/European Law respondentGlobal

    • Marc Besen is very business-oriented and has good relations with the authorities, so it is really great to have him on board.

      Competition/European Law respondentGlobal
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  • Dimitri Slobodenjuk
    Dimitri Slobodenjuk

    Dimitri Slobodenjuk

    Dimitri Slobodenjuk enters the rankings this year on the back of notable activity in the fields of merger control and foreign direct investment. He frequently acts for private equity houses and other investors.

    • It was fun working with him.

      Competition/European Law respondentGlobal

    • Dimitri Slobodenjuk is very valued by us due to his pragmatic approach and his high responsiveness.

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