Chambers Review
Provided by Chambers
Competition/European Law - Germany
What the Team is Known For
Glade Michel Wirtz has a strong focus on transactional competition law matters, assisting clients with obtaining clearance for proposed mergers as well as representing third party intervenors in challenges to clearances. The law firm often acts for investors on transactional mandates. The team is also capable of representing clients in investigations into possible cartels and in subsequent damages actions.
Strengths
Glade Michel Wirtz combines a deep knowledge of merger control with a very practical approach.
We appreciated the team's focused and pragmatic approach.
One firm to highlight for quality is Glade Michel Wirtz.
We had a complex matter that the team handled well, everything was received on time, and we had constant updates on the process.
Work Highlights
Glade Michel Wirtz represented Deutsche Telekom in an appeal against the competition clearance for Vodafone's attempted acquisition of Liberty Global.
Notable practitioners
Markus Wirtz has a broad competition law practice, assisting clients with both contentious and non-contentious matters. He is adept at advising on merger control filings, as well as behavioural investigations and damages actions.
He is a great asset to have because he has a great network and is experienced in the cartel damages area. He is very helpful in all respects.
Markus Wirtz is an excellent lawyer with many years of experience and very good contacts.
Markus Wirtz is knowledgeable with a lot of experience in a lot of fields and is nice to work with.
Christian Karbaum often acts for clients on merger control mandates. He has additional experience representing clients in cartel investigations and follow-on damages actions.
Christian Karbaum is sophisticated and knows his stuff.
He is quick and smart; it is a pleasure to work with him.
Silke Möller often advises clients on merger clearance filings, frequently acting for clients from the financial services sector.
She knows antitrust law inside-out.
Silke Moeller is an excellent lawyer and very easy and pleasant to work with.
She is knowledgeable, bright and very efficient.