Chambers Review
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Competition/European Law - Germany
What the Team is Known For
Commeo is a competition law boutique that is particularly known for its ability to handle the competition law aspects of distribution agreements. Additionally, the firm advises clients on obtaining competition law clearance for proposed mergers and joint ventures, as well as assisting with FDI queries. Team members have further experience representing clients in investigations into alleged cartels and in subsequent damages actions.
Strengths
Commeo is probably our first choice because we know we will get a specialist always and the team is fast.
You have the feeling the lawyers all love working on competition.
The team has a good overview of our structure and understands quickly what we want. The advice is pragmatic and well defined legally and helps me provide exactly what I need.
For distribution matters I love to go to Commeo.
Commeo can go really deep, the team has a good experience in block exemption matters.
Work Highlights
Commeo advised Carglass on competition law issues linked to distribution queries.
Notable practitioners
Dominique Wagener often assists clients with merger control filings. She also defends clients in follow-on damages actions, and advises on the competition compliance aspects of distribution strategies.
Dominique Wagener shows real business acumen when it comes to finding practical solutions for intractable problems that others leave untouched.
She is very pleasant to work with and always finds the time to assist whenever needed.
Stephanie Pautke has a broad competition law practice that covers merger control and distribution issues, as well as representing clients in cartel investigations. She also acts on matters overlapping between competition law and intellectual property law.
Stephanie Pautke is exceptional and a pleasure to work with. She has deep expertise, and is able to translate complex legal scenarios into a language the business understands.
Stephanie Pautke is really clever and an expert in her field.
Stephanie Pautke is really good at distribution law.
Stephanie Pautke is a brilliant lawyer at the intersection of IP and antitrust.
Isabel Oest particularly assists clients with the competition law aspects of distribution agreements and with FDI filings. She has further experience in assisting with obtaining competition law clearance for proposed joint ventures.
Isabel is an excellent choice for any legal issue due to her extensive knowledge of competition and antitrust law, as well as her commitment and clear communication skills.
Isabel Oest is a great person, who brings positive vibes and energy to meetings. If it is a tense meeting, she has the ability to ease the situation.
She is highly responsive and dedicated to her clients - always going the extra mile to meet their needs. Her positive attitude and collaborative nature make her a pleasure to work with on any matter.
Johanna Kübler regularly assists clients with merger control and foreign direct investment filings. She also has experience representing clients in follow-on damages actions. Additionally, she assists with competition law compliance matters.
She is on top of the law and very meticulous and efficient in her approach. She is always two steps ahead of others.
Johanna Kübler is fantastic for compliance and preparing clients to handle distribution situations.