Global Guide 2026 : Germany
Ranked Individuals
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Linklaters has a broad competition law practice, with notable experience in both complex merger control filings and in foreign direct investment mandates. The law firm also represents clients in investigations into allegations of anti-competitive behaviour, as well as assisting with appeals against previous judgments. Clients also benefit from the firm's ability to call upon German-qualified lawyers in its Brussels office.
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Linklaters assisted Covestro with the merger control, FDI and FSR aspects of a public takeover offer.
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It is a great firm with a global footprint, which is very beneficial when you have deals touching multiple countries.
The team is super responsive. We really appreciate that the lawyers are on the spot with technical topics; they are able to do deep dive into the factual context and know the latest status.
We appreciate the mix of strong legal skills and hands-on, practical advice.
The team are very adept at talking directly to the business.
The lawyers are easy to work with; they are very reliable and competent.
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Daniela Seeliger is highly esteemed for her strength in merger clearance filings. Additionally, she represents clients in high-profile cartel investigations and abuse of dominance allegations.
She provides me with a good feeling and has perfect expertise in situations where we are insecure.
I love that she is a calm partner who gets a feeling for the whole situation.
She is really very inclusive and open-minded, and makes sure that everyone is really involved.
Daniela Seeliger is outstanding. We appreciate that she has a good sense of strategic advice and a good focus on what to do next, which is very important.
Christoph Barth enters the rankings this year on the back of strong activity in the fields of merger control and FDI filings. In addition, he acts for clients in challenges to merger clearance decisions and represents them in abuse of dominance investigations.
He is an experienced lawyer who provides an excellent commercial service.
If you have a complex FDI filing, I would go to Christoph Barth.
Bernd Meyring heads the firm's global antitrust and foreign investment group and is admitted to practice in Germany and in Belgium. He is known for his work on behalf of third-party interveners in abuse of dominance cases and for assisting clients in appealing European Commission decisions. He also assists with merger and FDI filings. He is particularly popular with clients in the technology sector.
Whenever we brief him about a new matter, he not only immediately asks the right questions but immediately comes up with an excellent idea of how to tackle the matter.
He is one of the absolute best EU competition lawyers.
He is really impressive and all the work is delivered on time, despite the fact that he is very busy.
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