Competition/European Law
Europe Guide 2024 : Germany
Band 5
About
Provided by BLOMSTEIN
BLOMSTEIN advises on all areas of antitrust and competition law, including cartel follow-on damages claims, merger control, vertical agreements, behavioural advice and abuse of dominance proceedings, compliance and monitoring, cartels, market investigations and sector inquiries as well as state aid. Clients benefit from their broad experience in a great variety of sectors ranging from TMT to FMCG and retail.
Recent highlights include:
■ Representing EDEKA in several follow-on damages proceedings against Beiersdorf and L’Oréal
■ Representing Vodafone in the FCO proceedings for alleged abuse of dominance in relation to 1&1’s roll-out of 5G infrastructure
■ Advising MAN Energy Solutions SE on the sale of its gas turbine business to Chinese CSIC Longjiang GH Gas Turbine Co Ltd (GHGT) (merger control and FDI advice)
■ Advising CRRC ZELC on the EU Foreign Subsidies Regulation
■ Advising FASTNED with regard to the establishment and operation of charging infrastructure for electric vehicles in Germany
■ Advising Salzgitter on merger control aspects regarding the sale of Mannesmann Stainless Tubes-Gruppe (MST) to Italian Cogne Acciai Speciali
■ Representing DCM Film Distribution in a lawsuit against the EU Commission before the ECJ
■ Representing Vodafone in complaint procedures before the Higher Regional Court Düsseldorf and the Federal Court of Justice against merger clearance and commitment decisions regarding a joint venture of EWE/Deutsche Telekom
Chambers Review
BLOMSTEIN has a strong focus on merger clearance and foreign direct investment mandates, either acting directly on notifications or representing interested parties. Additionally, the firm acts for clients on competition damages actions. Among its clients, the firm counts several major private equity houses, as well as companies from the energy and technology industries.
Work Highlights
- BLOMSTEIN advised Vodafone on its objection to the competition clearance given to a joint venture between Deutsche Telekom and EWE.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The lawyers are easy to reach and available."
"We have always received quick responses in all matters."
"The lawyers are easy to reach and available."
"We have always received quick responses in all matters."
Notable Practitioners
Anna Blume Huttenlauch has a broad competition law practice that covers advising clients on merger clearance and antitrust compliance, as well as acting for clients on follow-on damages actions.
"She is very responsive and competent, and quick to pick up on the subject."
"She is very approachable and spot on for most issues."
Max Klasse has a particular focus on merger control mandates, advising clients on obtaining clearance for proposed combinations or assisting third parties with objecting to potential mergers. He has a number of clients from the energy, technology and telecommunications sectors.
Ranked Lawyers at
BLOMSTEIN
Germany
Members
Provided by BLOMSTEIN
Ana Carolina Vidal
Head of Department
Dr Elisa Theresa Hauch
Jasmin Sujung Mayerl
Kai Woeste
Marcelo Sequeira de Sousa
Marie-Luise Heuer
Philipp Trube
Pia Hesse
Ramona Ader
Clients
Provided by BLOMSTEIN
Bertelsmann
DCM Film Distribution
EDEKA
Essity/BSN
FASTNED
MAN Energy Solutions
Rhône Capital
Salzgitter
Serumwerk
Vodafone
Industries
Provided by BLOMSTEIN
Digital platforms
Energy
FMCG and retail
Finance
General industries
Healthcare
Infrastructure
Pharma
Services
TMT