Competition/European Law

With a broad practice that covers behavioural investigations, appeals against fines for anti-competitive conduct 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 and manufacturing sectors.

Helmut Bergmann has a strong focus on the competition law aspects of transactions, advising on merger control and foreign direct investment filings, as well as FSR issues.

Tobias Klose is particularly active in contentious competition law matters. He has recent experience of representing clients in cartel and abuse of dominance investigations as well as defending them in follow-on damages actions.

Uta Itzen frequently assists clients with obtaining competition law clearance for multi-jurisdictional mergers. She has additional experience in behavioural investigations and subsequently represents clients in damages actions before the German courts.

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 and public bodies. He is held out as a high-profile figure in the state aid space, advising prominent European clients on state aid compliance, 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, including post-merger investigations before the German authorities and FDI filings. He offers additional experience in EC behavioural investigations.

Thomas Wessely is based in Brussels and is also qualified to practise in Germany. He attracts particular praise for his activity in high-value cross-border transactions in the telecoms sector, and has additional experience in representing clients in requests to review merger commitments.