Competition/European Law

With a broad practice that covers merger control filings, behavioural investigations and follow-on damages actions, Martin Klusmann remains one of the leading competition law experts in Germany. He is particularly highly sought after by clients from the automotive sector.

Helmut Bergmann has a broad competition law practice that encompasses cartel investigations and merger control filings.

Tobias Klose is particularly active in contentious competition law matters, with recent experience representing clients in cartel investigations and follow-on damages actions.

Uta Itzen assists clients with obtaining competition law clearance for multi-jurisdictional mergers and joint ventures, and offers additional experience in behavioural investigations and damages actions. She is a popular choice with clients in the technology sector, advising on the DMA and Section 19a.

Thomas Lübbig assists clients from the technology sector with their compliance with new competition law-related regulations.

A member of both the Düsseldorf and Brussels bars, Andreas von Bonin is a popular choice with German clients for his skilful handling of major state aid litigation on behalf of beneficiary companies. He is held out as a high-profile figure in the state aid space, advising prominent European clients on state aid issues, with standout experience in the energy markets sector.

The German-law qualified Frank Montag has a well-established reputation as a top Brussels-based competition lawyer. He is a sought-after adviser to well-known German companies and is best known for his merger control work, having handled notable phase II investigations on behalf of manufacturers. He offers additional experience in defending clients in cartel investigations.

Thomas Wessely is based in Brussels and is also qualified to practise in Germany. He attracts particular praise for his activity in significant cross-border transactions in the telecoms sector.