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Competition/European Law - Germany
4
Band 4
What the team is known for

CMS boasts a large practice, offering advice on all key areas of competition law across its German and Brussels offices. The team is particularly known for its advice on international merger control issues, including joint venture creations, facilitated by its large European network. Furthermore, CMS offers expertise in cartel damages claims, acting for clients from a range of sectors, as well as for state authorities. Its capabilities in distribution agreements and abuse of dominance proceedings supplement the firm's offering.

Work Highlights

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  • CMS acted for Scholz on the Bundeskartellamt's Phase II investigation into Scholz's attempt to increase its share in ProMetall.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Michael Bauer
Belgium expertise based abroad

German-qualified Michael Bauer is based in the Brussels office of CMS and represents clients before the German courts in disputes around abusive pricing and cartel damages actions.

4
Tim Reher
4
Band 4

Tim Reher is known for defending clients in competition law damages actions.

5
Harald Kahlenberg
5
Band 5

Harald Kahlenberg assists clients with obtaining Bundeskartellamt clearance for proposed mergers and joint ventures. In addition he represents clients in disputes concerning vertical agreements and class actions for competition law damages.

Ranked Lawyers at
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Competition/European Law

4
Tim Reher
4
Band 4
5
Harald Kahlenberg
5
Band 5
Competition/European Law: Lawyers Based Abroad

Michael Bauer
Belgium expertise based abroad