Competition/European Law - Germany
What the team is known for
Competition law boutique Commeo covers the full spectrum of competition law, representing clients in Bundeskartellamt behavioural investigations and damages actions, as well as advising on phase I merger control proceedings. The team also offers notable experience in competition compliance matters, particularly concerning distribution agreements and e-commerce.
Strengths
"It is a competition boutique so has a strong, integrated team, and you feel the lawyers all work together, working towards the same goal."
"The personal involvement and availability are very good."
"Commeo is a firm we can really trust and would recommend."
"The team always strikes me as good and dynamic."
Work highlights
Commeo defended Japan Airlines in a damages litigation following the European Commission's decision in the air cargo cartel case.
Notable practitioners
Dominique Wagener assists clients with obtaining competition law clearance for mergers and advises on the antitrust compliance of distribution agreements. She also has experience in contentious competition law matters.
Stephanie Pautke defends a number of clients in Bundeskartellamt cartel investigations, particularly in the building industry. She also assists clients with compliance and distribution agreement mandates. "She is a leading lawyer for Vertical Block Exemption Regulations." "She is hands-on and really experienced in handling our diverse portfolio."
Johanna Kübler offers a broad competition law practice, encompassing merger control filings, cartel investigations, follow-on damages actions and competition compliance. "She is never stressed even though there is a lot of work on her table, which is a great asset."
Jörg-Martin Schultze principally assists clients from the chemical and pharmaceutical sectors with the competition law aspects of their distribution agreements. "He is one of the most strategic lawyers I have ever met."
Isabel Oest assists clients with merger control and foreign direct investment notifications, including for multi-jurisdictional transactions. She also advises on the antitrust compliance aspects of distribution agreements. "Isabel Oest is really one to watch."
