Competition/European Law
Europe Guide 2024 : Germany
Band 5
About
Provided by Luther Rechtsanwaltsgesellschaft mbH
Restrictions on competition agreed by companies are not tolerated in most parts of the world and are often sanctioned draconically. This is why the antitrust strategy for a company should be chosen with foresight in order to carefully achieve maximum success in business within the framework defined by antitrust and competition law. Luther provides excellent advice when it comes to identifying risks at an early stage, identifying and benefitting from room to manoeuvre in the of the full range of antitrust: distribution and in the cooperation of companies, successfully handling mergers and cartel notifications, as well as developing action plans and defence strategies, in particular when monetary fines or damages are imminent. Luther combines multidisciplinary expertise and experience, both in the traditional industries as well as in the digital economy.
Because of our in-depth industry knowledge, in particular in the areas of Energy, Health Care & Life Science, Information Tech & Telecommunications, Mobility & Logistics, and Real Estate & Infrastructure, in addition to our team’s many years of antitrust expertise, we are the ideal partner for your antitrust and competition law issues. This is underlined by the fact that as a full service law firm we can always involve colleagues specialising in other areas of law, such as public subsidies/state aid law, international trade law or litigation.
Chambers Review
Luther is notably active in matters concerning competition law compliance. In addition, team members assist clients with merger control notifications and competition litigation, including defending clients in antitrust fine proceedings and follow-on damages actions.
Work Highlights
- Luther advised Hyundai on its distribution agreement, particularly regarding compliance with the new VBER.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The lawyers can always be reached directly or will contact you immediately."
"The lawyers can always be reached directly or will contact you immediately."
Notable Practitioners
Anne Wegner has a strong focus on the competition law compliance of distribution agreements, particularly in relation to the Vertical Block Exemption Regulation. She also has experience representing clients in competition law disputes. She is particularly known for representing clients from the automotive industry.
"She is very responsive, very good at what she does and has a really good knowledge of competition law."
"She is very commercial and very good at understanding the clients' needs."
Ranked Lawyers at
Luther Rechtsanwaltsgesellschaft mbH
Germany
Members
Provided by Luther Rechtsanwaltsgesellschaft mbH
Angelo Vallone
Head of Department
Christian Burholt
Gerd Stuhlmacher
Guido Jansen
Helmut Janssen
Holger Stappert
Sebastian Felix Janka