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Jones Day

Competition/European Law

Global Guide 2026 : Germany

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Jones Day

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Competition/European Law - Germany

Band 5

What the Team is Known For

Jones Day frequently acts on the merger clearance aspects of multi-jurisdictional transactions, collaborating with its offices in other countries - particularly the German-qualified lawyers in its Brussels office. On top of its very active transactional practice, the law firm also often represents clients in state aid mandates and competition law compliance issues.

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Work Highlights

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  • Jones Day assisted the State of Hesse with the state aid aspects of a capital structure reorganisation for Helaba.

Strengths

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  • The lawyers are efficient and committed to the case and the client.

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  • The team have in-depth knowledge of our business and the associated markets, allowing them to provide practical advice of high quality.

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  • Apart from great subject matter expertise, the lawyers display high industry knowledge and very pragmatic counselling.

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  • The lawyers have in-depth understanding of business reality; besides providing the specialist legal advice, they always take into account the whole commercial framework of a case.

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  • The team have excellent knowledge and a strategic, pragmatic approach.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Johannes Zöttl
    Johannes Zöttl

    Johannes Zöttl

    Johannes Zöttl frequently assists clients with merger clearance notifications. He has additional experience in issues concerning director's liability in antitrust proceedings.

    • Johannes Zöttl is very competent and experienced in antitrust law. He also understands my situation.

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    • We would recommend him highly for simple to complex transactions.

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  • Philipp Werner
    Philipp Werner

    Philipp Werner

    Brussels-based Philipp Werner is also German-qualified and has proven experience in the defence of investigations carried out by the German Bundeskartellamt and the European Commission.

    • Philipp Werner is very nice, creative and pragmatic. He is able to easily handle the most complex issues.

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