Competition/European Law: Litigation
Germany
19 years ranked
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Albrecht Bach
Germany 2026
Ranked in 1 practice area
About
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Practice Areas
Albrecht Bach has accumulated 30 years’ experience in anti-trust law and adjacent legal areas. A pragmatic, solution-oriented approach is combined with deep academic analysis.
Albrecht Bach is known for his expertise in complex merger control proceedings. He is among the pioneers of anti-trust damages actions in Germany and has wide experience in enforcing and defending claims. Further areas of expertise include compliance programs and internal investigations. As one of only few anti-trust lawyers, Albrecht Bach is also an experienced arbitrator.
Abrecht Bach has specific industry knowledge in the areas of automotive, telecommunication, media, pharmaceuticals and cosmetics.
Albrecht Bach has contributed to anti-trust law debates with many publications. He is a frequent speaker on anti-trust law issues, including in the international context. Albrecht Bach comments on issues of merger control and anti-trust law in two leading commentaries on the (German) Act against Restrictions of Competition.
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Competition/European Law: Litigation - Germany
Spotlight
Individual Editorial
Albrecht Bach is highly regarded in the market for his ability to represent both claimants and defendants in damages actions arising from FCO and EC cartel investigations. He has further experience in defending clients against fines for anti-competitive behaviour.
Indviduelles Editorial
Albrecht Bach genießt im Markt hohes Ansehen für seine Fähigkeit, sowohl Kläger als auch Beklagte in Schadensersatzverfahren im Zusammenhang mit Kartelluntersuchungen des Bundeskartellamts und der EU-Kommission zu vertreten. Er verfügt zudem über Erfahrung in der Verteidigung von Mandanten gegen Geldbußen wegen wettbewerbswidrigen Verhaltens.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
Albrecht Bach has been there since the start of damages law; he really knows everything, and is a very respected figure.
Competition/European Law: Litigation Chambers GermanyAlbrecht Bach is a very experienced and outstanding lawyer in antitrust and competition law.
Competition/European Law: Litigation Chambers GermanyHe is a highly competent contact person with a good overview of market developments.
Competition/European Law: Litigation Chambers GermanyAlbrecht Bach ist seit den Anfängen des Schadensersatzrechts dabei; er kennt sich wirklich bestens aus und genießt hohes Ansehen. Competition/European Law: Litigation Chambers GermanyEr ist ein äußerst kompetenter Ansprechpartner mit einem guten Überblick über die Marktentwicklungen. Competition/European Law: Litigation Chambers GermanyAlbrecht Bach ist ein sehr erfahrener und herausragender Anwalt im Kartell- und Wettbewerbsrecht. Competition/European Law: Litigation Chambers Germany
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