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Helmut Bergmann

Helmut Bergmann

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Freshfields
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Ranked in 1 practice area

Competition/European Law

Germany

9 years ranked

About

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Practice Areas

Helmut Bergmann specialises in European competition law with a special focus on mergers and acquisitions, cartels and dominance cases. He has particular experience in the healthcare, chemicals, consumer products, automotive, tech and media, financial services and energy sectors.

Career

Joined Freshfields in 1987; partner since 1997. Helmut was Freshfields’ managing partner for Continental Europe.

Professional Memberships

Studienvereinigung Kartellrecht.

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Chambers Global Guide

Competition/European Law - Germany

Band 3
Individual Editorial

Helmut Bergmann has a strong focus on the competition law aspects of transactions, advising on merger control and foreign direct investment filings, as well as FSR issues.

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Strengths

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  • I can rely on his empathy, and he sees when it's needed.

    Competition/European LawChambers Global Guide

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