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For over 70 years, Gleiss Lutz has been shaping antitrust law, driving major cases and key developments in Europe and its Member States, especially Germany. We know the rules – and the regulators. That’s why we’re recognised as a premier antitrust practice that delivers exceptional results for our clients.

 

We have an outstanding track record in defending clients in cartel investigations. Our practice is also a leader in planning and implementing international merger control procedures. And we have played a key role in shaping private enforcement – particularly in Europe – defending and settling damages claims and disputes between plaintiffs and cartel members. We also provide strategic counsel on compliance issues and vertical and horizontal agreements.

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Competition/European Law - Germany

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What the Team is Known For

Gleiss Lutz continues to be highlighted as one of the market-leading competition law teams in Germany. With lawyers in its Munich, Stuttgart, Düsseldorf and Frankfurt offices, supported by German-qualified lawyers based in Brussels, the law firm stands out for its geographic spread. The team is able to cover the full spread of competition law mandates, representing defendants in behavioural investigations and follow-on damages actions, as well as assisting with complex merger clearance filings. Gleiss Lutz is highly sought after by a number of high-profile German clients, especially in the transport sector.

Work Highlights

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  • Gleiss Lutz acted for Deutsche Bahn on the FCO's investigation into anti-competitive restrictions in the sale of tickets via mobility platforms.

Strengths

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In my view Gleiss Lutz is the finest practice in Germany.

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Gleiss Lutz I would certainly consider as top-tier.

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Gleiss Lutz is clearly one of the best German firms.

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The service is super strong, and the firm has an open and candid feedback culture which I appreciate.

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The lawyers are able to simplify complex and cross-border matters.

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Notable Practitioners

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Ulrich Denzel
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Ulrich Denzel
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Ulrich Denzel has a strong reputation for his ability to handle high-profile follow-on damages actions and cartel investigations. He also offers notable experience in complex merger clearance filings.

Ulrich Denzel has superstar qualities.

Ulrich Denzel is sophisticated and practical, a great strategic thinker, who combines strategy with constructive approach before the authorities in Brussels and Germany.

Ulrich Denzel is someone who makes the difference.

Ulrich Denzel is the person German clients go to for international filings.

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Christian Steinle
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Christian Steinle
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Band 2

Christian Steinle represents clients from the technology and manufacturing sectors in merger control filings and FCO investigations into allegations of price fixing.

Christian Steinle is a top-notch antitrust and competition law lawyer.

Christian Steinle is one of the best I've worked with. He combines good client skills with good in-depth knowledge.

He is our go-to person for serious competition law issues that need external counsel for investigation.

Christian Steinle is very intelligent and fast in finding solutions and understanding complicated facts and bringing good, pragmatic and appropriate solutions.

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Wolfgang Bosch
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Wolfgang Bosch
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Band 2

Wolfgang Bosch often acts for domestic companies on merger control filings and cartel damages claims.

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Petra Linsmeier
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Petra Linsmeier
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Band 3

The head of Gleiss Lutz's competition law department, Petra Linsmeier represents clients in behavioural reviews before the Federal Cartel Office and the European Commission.

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Matthias Karl
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Matthias Karl
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Band 4

Matthias Karl is a popular choice for clients in the automotive sector, assisting with both the merger control filings for joint venture agreements and representing them in abuse of dominance investigations.

Matthias Karl has always been very careful to make sure he understands our products, which is really key to our success.

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Moritz Holm-Hadulla
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Moritz Holm-Hadulla
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Band 4

Moritz Holm-Hadulla often represents claimants in abuse of dominance cases and Section 19a disputes. His behavioural practice also encompasses defending clients in cartel investigations. He is particularly known for his work in the technology sector.

He is solution-oriented, goal-oriented, has good strategic skills, excellent industry and market knowledge, and is a pleasant personality.

Moritz Holm-Hadulla is able to apply his competition law knowledge on the situation at hand while being business-savvy.

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Ines Bodenstein
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Ines Bodenstein
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Band 5

Ines Bodenstein advises clients on merger clearance mandates, including representing them in challenges to notification obligations.

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Martin Raible
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Martin Raible
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Band 5

Martin Raible has notable experience defending clients in cartel investigations.

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Christian von Köckritz
Christian von Köckritz
Expertise Based Abroad

Christian von Köckritz is based in the firm's Brussels office and has notable experience advising clients on FCO investigations into allegations of price fixing and abuse of dominance. In addition, he defends clients in follow-on damages claims.

Christian von Köckritz gives very practical advice and is willing to give straight advice, without being too conservative.

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Ulrich Soltész
Ulrich Soltész
Expertise Based Abroad

Ulrich Soltész is a top lawyer in the state aid field, and as a German-qualified lawyer he regularly represents German companies and public bodies in connection to EC state aid investigations. In addition to his contentious state aid work, Ulrich Soltész leads a wider range of competition matters, including filing abuse of dominance complaints against competitors.

He is one of my favourite lawyers in Europe and someone who knows his stuff.

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Competition/European Law
Ulrich Denzel
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Ulrich Denzel
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Christian Steinle
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Christian Steinle
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Wolfgang Bosch
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Wolfgang Bosch
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Petra Linsmeier
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Petra Linsmeier
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Matthias Karl
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Matthias Karl
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Moritz Holm-Hadulla
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Moritz Holm-Hadulla
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Ines Bodenstein
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Ines Bodenstein
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Martin Raible
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Martin Raible
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Competition/European Law: Lawyers Based Abroad
Christian von Köckritz
Christian von Köckritz
Belgium expertise based abroad
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Ulrich Soltész
Ulrich Soltész
Belgium expertise based abroad
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Members

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Alexander Fritzsche

Andrea Preuße

Birgit Colbus

Carsten Klöppner

Gregor Wecker

Harald Weiß

Iris Benedikt-Buckenleib

Johannes Hertfelder

Laura Roßmann

Patrick Grüner

Petra Linsmeier

Petra Linsmeier

Head of Department

Philipp Pichler

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