Competition/European Law
Europe Guide 2024 : Germany
Band 3
Contact number
+49 89 286 280About
Provided by Noerr
We are a recognised team of antitrust and competition advisors in the European Union, with more than 30 experts based in Germany, Brussels and Central and Eastern Europe. Our lawyers advise on complex antitrust matters and help to develop and implement transaction and business strategies. National and international companies rely on our market-renowned expertise in matters related to the digital economy, proceedings before antitrust authorities and courts, antitrust litigation and assistance in M&A transactions.
Our Services
- Multijurisdictional filings (merger control and investment control)Cartel proceedings and dawn raids
- Competition compliance, including digital business models
- Antitrust damages / private enforcement
- Horizontal and vertical cooperations
- Behavioral matters
- State aid and subsidies
Chambers Review
Noerr houses a broad competition practice, frequently advising on national and international mandates, often in collaboration with its office in Brussels. The team is sought after for its prowess in handling merger control proceedings, including those involving FDI clearance, as well as joint venture establishment. Furthermore, the firm is respected for its abilities in cartel investigation proceedings and follow-on damages actions, representing both claimants and defendants.
Work Highlights
- Noerr advised solarisBank on the notification to the Bundeskartellamt of its cooperation with ADAC.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Noerr is very good in finding practical solutions."
"The firm does good work in cartel litigation."
"Noerr is very good in finding practical solutions."
"The firm does good work in cartel litigation."
Notable Practitioners
Karsten Metzlaff advises clients from the media sector on complex antitrust proceedings in relation to the misuse of copyright prohibitions.
Kathrin Westermann has a broad competition law practice, encompassing advice on merger control filings, behavioural investigations and damages actions. She has further experience advising federations on the compliance of their regulations with competition law.
"She has very profound knowledge and is very quick to respond."
"She is one of the strongest cartel litigators in Germany."
Jens Peter Schmidt co-heads the Noerr Brussels office and is also admitted to practice in Germany. He advises on mergers that trigger filings to the EC or the German regulators, including those that require supporting FDI notifications.
"Jens Peter Schmidt is a very experienced individual who has outstanding knowledge and is an excellent adviser for successful negotiations."
Alexander Birnstiel has experience assisting clients with obtaining competition law clearance for proposed mergers.
"He is a very pleasant person to work with, who is open to creative solutions."
Ranked Lawyers at
Noerr
Germany
Members
Provided by Noerr
Fabian Badtke
Head of Department