Competition/European Law

With its global reach, aided by its offices in Brussels and across Germany, and excellent bench strength, the law firm Linklaters offers comprehensive competition law advice. The team is particularly visible in complex and often cross-border merger control mandates, including the set-up of strategic joint ventures, divestitures and FDI clearances. Another key pillar of the practice is its capabilities in cartel investigations and proceedings, including market dominance litigations. Its client roster includes well-known players from the automotive, pharmaceutical and chemical sectors.

Bernd Meyring rises in the rankings following excellent endorsement from market observers. He is particularly experienced in merger control issues including the dissolution of joint ventures as well as digital market regulatory mandates. Based in Belgium he is well positioned to assist with multi-jurisdictional mandates, with interviewees describing him as "intellectually strong."

Düsseldorf-based Carsten Grave is well known in the market for his expertise in various competition law issues ranging from merger control including FDI clearances to market abuse litigation. One satisfied client states: "Carsten and his team are able to penetrate and assess even complex issues."

Excellent practitioner Daniela Seeliger is widely respected for her involvement in complex and often cross-border merger control proceedings. Her prowess in cartel proceedings and investigations by the FCO and European Commission and knowledge of digital market regulations further complement her comprehensive services. One interviewee says: "She really is present in very prominent cases."