Competition/European Law
Europe Guide 2024 : Germany
Band 2
Contact number
+49 221 800 400Chambers Review
Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton is a sought-after adviser for competition law in Germany. The law firm is able to assist clients with the full range of competition law mandates, ranging from advice on merger clearance and foreign direct investment filings to Bundeskartellamt investigations. The team defends clients in investigations into possible cartels and abuses of dominance, as well as assisting high-profile technology sector clients with investigations under Section 19a. Team members also offer notable experience in both stand-alone and follow-on damages proceedings.
Work Highlights
- Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton defended Beiersdorf in a cartel follow-on damages action.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"It was really very excellent, the team is very fast, knowledgeable and down to earth."
"The lawyers ask good questions and listen to my questions, and are super responsive and good to work with, so overall it has been a pleasure."
"The team has a very pragmatic and hands-on approach, and is very good at tailoring the service level to the needs we have, so it can go into the details when needed but also keep the helicopter view."
"I was very pleased, the lawyers are proactive and knowledgeable."
"Their subject matter expertise sticks out, the lawyers are truly up to speed with current jurisprudence. This is really a highlight."
"It was really very excellent, the team is very fast, knowledgeable and down to earth."
"The lawyers ask good questions and listen to my questions, and are super responsive and good to work with, so overall it has been a pleasure."
"The team has a very pragmatic and hands-on approach, and is very good at tailoring the service level to the needs we have, so it can go into the details when needed but also keep the helicopter view."
"I was very pleased, the lawyers are proactive and knowledgeable."
"Their subject matter expertise sticks out, the lawyers are truly up to speed with current jurisprudence. This is really a highlight."
Notable Practitioners
Romina Polley has a broad competition law practice that encompasses assisting clients with obtaining competition law clearance for mergers and joint ventures, as well as representing them in market inquiries and follow-on damages litigation. She also defends clients in Bundeskartellamt investigations under Section 19a. She is based in Cologne.
"Romina Polley is very pragmatic and easy to work with, she is the gold standard in advising in the right way."
"She is very knowledgeable and brilliant, she knew all the regulations in Europe and knew the pitfalls."
Wolfgang Deselaers frequently represents clients in disputes with the Bundeskartellamt, including cartel investigations, challenges to immunity applications and Section 19a claims. He also defends clients in follow-on damages claims.
"I like him a lot, he is dynamic and good with clients."
"It is really enjoyable working with him, he is very practical."
"He is one of the best antitrust lawyers I know."
"He is always asking the right questions."