Competition/European Law
Germany
9 years ranked
LAWYER PROFILE
Romina Polley
Global 2026
Ranked in 1 practice area
About
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Global
Practice Areas
European and German merger control, international and domestic cartels including dawn raid assistance and application of leniency rules, abuse of dominance, competition law related litigation including follow on-damages lawsuits. Expertise in restructuring of distribution systems and online sales restrictions. Substantial experience in automotive chemical, consumer goods, defense, digital and IT industries.
Career
Admitted 1995. Joined firm as Partner in 2004. LL.M., Fordham University School of Law (1997), Doctorate in Law, Freie Universität Berlin (1996); University of Geneva (1988/89).
Professional Memberships
Member of Cologne Bar, Studienvereinigung Kartellrecht.
Publications
Ms Polley is widely published.
Chambers Review
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Chambers Global Guide
Competition/European Law - Germany
Band 2
Individual Editorial
Cologne-based Romina Polley frequently assists clients with obtaining competition law approval for proposed mergers and joint ventures. In addition, she represents clients in investigations into alleged cartels.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
She is really smart and has excellent insight into what we do and what we need them to do.
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