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Gorrissen Federspiel has one of Denmark’s largest and leading competition law teams. We have extensive experience advising our clients on all aspects of EU law as well as competition and procurement law.

We have specialised in offering practicable implementable advice to our clients on all issues relating to Danish and EU competition law, procurement law, state aid and other areas of EU law. We assist our clients whenever competition challenges arise with the competition authorities in Denmark and the EU, and we regularly represent clients in Danish courts and before the EU courts in Luxembourg.

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Competition/European Law - Denmark

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What the Team is Known For

Gorrissen Federspiel hosts a market-leading competition law team in Denmark, that is active in both merger control filings and behavioural investigations. It frequently advises on the competition and foreign direct investment law aspects of high-value transactions, in addition to representing clients in investigations into possible abuses of dominance and subsequent appeals against authority decisions and follow-on damages actions. The team also advises on state aid issues.

Work Highlights

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  • Gorrissen Federspiel advised Chr. Hansen on the competition law aspects of its proposed EUR12 billion merger with Novozymes.

Strengths

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It is a great team that is knowledgeable, diligent and very experienced.

Competition/European Law respondent
Europe

It is clear that when it comes to Competition Law, then Gorrissen Federspiel is far ahead other Danish law firms.

Competition/European Law respondent
Europe

The team has unrivalled knowledge and experience within the field, and added to that a very pragmatic, business-minded approach.

Competition/European Law respondent
Europe

We especially appreciate the team's deep insight into our business and the very hands-on advice that it provides.

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Europe

Notable Practitioners

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Erik Kjær-Hansen
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Erik Kjær-Hansen
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Erik Kjær-Hansen has a stand out focus on behavioural matters, representing clients in both stand-alone and follow-on litigation, as well as in appeals against authority decisions. He also has experience in state aid and European Union law mandates.

It is always a pleasure to work with someone like him.

Erik Kjær-Hansen very straightforward, tries to simplify complicated issues and is pragmatic. He has brilliant knowledge in the area, and I feel I can trust him.

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Martin André Dittmer
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Martin André Dittmer
Head of Competition/European Law
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Martin André Dittmer stands out for his activity in high-value merger clearance filings and foreign direct investment notifications. He also offers experience in behavioural investigations.

Martin André Dittmer is a true expert in his field. He is highly analytical and has a fine understanding of our business. He provides hands-on advice and is always available at very short notice.

Martin André Dittmer is probably the best competition lawyer in Denmark.

Martin André Dittmer is one of the best lawyers in Denmark, if not the best.

Martin André Dittmer is a tower of strength when the going gets tough with his unmatched dedication and strategic acumen. His knowledge and experience within the field are outstanding.

Martin André Dittmer is a star. He is a very nice person who it is a pleasure to talk to.

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Erik Kjær-Hansen
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Erik Kjær-Hansen
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Martin André Dittmer
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Martin André Dittmer
Head of Competition/European Law
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Members

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Cecilie Sivertsen

Erik Molin

Henrik Saugmandsgaard Øe

Josephine Alsing

Kristian Helge Straton-Andersen

Martin André Dittmer

Martin André Dittmer

Head of Department