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Competition/European Law: Litigation | Germany

Germany

The Competition/European law section in Germany ranks lawyers and law firms based on their recent work in merger clearance matters, foreign direct investment filings and foreign subsidy regulation mandates, as well as behavioural investigations into allegations of abuse of dominance or cartel involvement. Particular areas of activity in Germany recently have included investigations into the technology industry under section 19a. State aid issues are also covered by this section. The separate Competition: Litigation subtable highlights individuals with a particular focus on the representation of clients in appeals against decisions by competition authorities or in damages claims, which is an area of growing activity in Germany . The Lawyers Based Abroad subtable highlights individuals based outside Germany but often acting on matters before the Federal Cartel Office.

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  1. Albrecht Bach
    Albrecht Bach Oppenländer Rechtsanwälte20 Years Ranked
  2. Daniel Zimmer
    Daniel Zimmer Hengeler Mueller11 Years Ranked
  3. Rüdiger Lahme
    Rüdiger Lahme Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP3 Years Ranked
  4. Thomas B. Paul
    Thomas B. Paul Hengeler Mueller8 Years Ranked
  5. Tim Reher CMS19 Years Ranked
  6. Ulrich Schnelle
    Ulrich Schnelle Haver & Mailänder3 Years Ranked
  7. Alex PetrasincuHausfeld Rechtsanwälte LLP
  8. Andreas RosenfeldRedeker Sellner Dahs
  9. Ann-Christin RichterHausfeld Rechtsanwälte LLP
  10. Thomas FunkeGeradin Partners
  11. Volker SoyezSGP Schneider Geiwitz & Partner

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  1. Albrecht Bach
    Albrecht Bach
    Oppenländer Rechtsanwälte
    Oppenländer Rechtsanwälte | Competition/European Law: Litigation
    2026 | Spotlight | 20 Years Ranked

    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.

  2. Daniel Zimmer
    Daniel Zimmer
    Hengeler Mueller
    Hengeler Mueller | Competition/European Law: Litigation
    2026 | Spotlight | 11 Years Ranked

    Daniel Zimmer enters the rankings this year on the back of notable activity in defending clients in high-profile follow-on damages actions.

  3. Rüdiger Lahme
    Rüdiger Lahme
    Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP
    Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP | Competition/European Law: Litigation
    2026 | Spotlight | 3 Years Ranked

    Rüdiger Lahme joined Willkie Farr & Gallagher in early 2025. He is well known for representing both claimants and defendants in high-profile follow-on damages actions.

  4. Thomas B. Paul
    Thomas B. Paul
    Hengeler Mueller
    Hengeler Mueller | Competition/European Law: Litigation
    2026 | Spotlight | 8 Years Ranked

    Thomas Paul is a key figure for contentious competition law mandates, often defending clients in follow-on damages actions.

  5. Tim Reher
    CMS
    CMS | Competition/European Law: Litigation
    2026 | Spotlight | 19 Years Ranked

    Tim Reher represents both claimants and defendants in cartel follow-on damages actions.

  6. Ulrich Schnelle
    Ulrich Schnelle
    Haver & Mailänder
    Haver & Mailänder | Competition/European Law: Litigation
    2026 | Spotlight | 3 Years Ranked

    Ulrich Schnelle of Haver & Mailänder is particularly known for representing claimants in private enforcement actions arising from cartel decisions. He also has experience on the defence side of cartel and abuse of dominance cases.

  7. Alex Petrasincu
    Hausfeld Rechtsanwälte LLP | Competition/European Law: Litigation
    2026 | Spotlight
  8. Andreas Rosenfeld
    Redeker Sellner Dahs | Competition/European Law: Litigation
    2026 | Spotlight
  9. Ann-Christin Richter
    Hausfeld Rechtsanwälte LLP | Competition/European Law: Litigation
    2026 | Spotlight
  10. Thomas Funke
    Geradin Partners | Competition/European Law: Litigation
    2026 | Spotlight
  11. Volker Soyez
    SGP Schneider Geiwitz & Partner | Competition/European Law: Litigation
    2026 | Spotlight