Competition: EU - Belgium
What the team is known for
Partners in Hengeler Mueller's Brussels, Berlin and Düsseldorf offices work together to handle sophisticated EC and domestic German competition matters. The law firm is capable of handling in-depth merger investigations, including those that necessitate FDI filings in Germany. It has notable experience defending companies in EC cartel investigations, as well as in EGC appeals of cartel decisions and in follow-on damages claims.
Strengths
"The lawyers do not just act as legal advisers but fully engage with a project team and come up with stunning ideas."
"They are not just lawyers but businessmen in the best sense."
"The team is always proactive, which is valuable for us."
Work highlights
Hengeler Mueller assisted Danfoss with obtaining competition law clearance for its joint venture with SEMIKRON and for its acquisition of BOCK.
Notable practitioners
Hans-Jörg Niemeyer works on appeals against EU decisions and follow-on damages actions. He is German law-qualified and also assists with merger filings to the German authorities, as well as advising on FCO investigations into commercial agreements. "He is perfect in interpreting the thinking and acting of the European Commission."
Markus Röhrig is admitted to practice in Germany and in Brussels, and he has standout experience in merger filings before the EC and the Bundeskartellamt. He also assists clients with appeals against cartel decisions and defends them in follow-on damages litigation. "He is very astute and pragmatic." "He knows the laws and is a very experienced antitrust expert. We were happy with him."
