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Dentons

Competition/European Law

Global Guide 2026 : Germany


Dentons

Rankings

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Competition/European Law - Germany

Band 4

Band 4


What the Team is Known For

Dentons is particularly active in contentious competition law mandates, representing clients in the initial investigation, as well as in subsequent appeals against fines and damages actions. The law firm also acts on merger control and foreign direct investment filings, as well as assisting with the compliance aspects of distribution strategies.

Work Highlights

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  • Dentons advised Porsche on the merger control aspects of its proposed acquisition of a stake in Varta and its subsidiary V4Drive.

Strengths

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  • We appreciate the team's agility and readiness to help.

    Competition/European Law respondentGlobal
  • The firm has a great network for worldwide merger control.

    Competition/European Law respondentGlobal
  • In my opinion, the special strength is that the colleagues are not only excellent lawyers but also deal with our business very intensively, and understand it.

    Competition/European Law respondentGlobal
  • The team is reliable, fast and competent.

    Competition/European Law respondentGlobal
  • The team has a pragmatic approach on merger control. The lawyers are pragmatic at knowing what the authorities want and what we are prepared to disclose, and are able to strike a good balance.

    Competition/European Law respondentGlobal

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 5Jörg Karenfort
    Band 5Jörg Karenfort

    Jörg Karenfort

    Jörg Karenfort represents clients in follow-on damages actions.

  • Band 5René Grafunder
    Band 5René Grafunder

    René Grafunder

    René Grafunder represents clients in cartel investigations and appeals against fines imposed for alleged anti-competitive behaviour. He also assists clients with merger control filings and the competition law compliance aspects of their distribution agreements.

    • René Grafunder is very pragmatic and hands-on.

      Competition/European Law respondentGlobal
    • It's a pleasure working with him.

      Competition/European Law respondentGlobal
    • René Grafunder is very business-oriented. He delivers tailored advice.

      Competition/European Law respondentGlobal

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