Competition/European Law
Europe Guide 2024 : Germany
Band 3
Contact number
+49 211 13 68 0Chambers Review
A popular choice with clients from the TMT and transportation sectors, Hogan Lovells covers the full range of competition law. The team is experienced in both cartel and abuse of dominance investigations, and also represents clients in follow-on damages actions. The firm additionally advises clients on obtaining clearance for mergers and joint ventures, as well as the competition compliance aspects of proposed collaborations. It offers further expertise in foreign direct investment mandates. The German offices collaborate closely with the firm's team in Brussels on matters before the European Commission.
Work Highlights
- Hogan Lovells advised on the merger control and FDI aspects of its combination with Adtran.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The firm's main strength is that it finds very practical solutions very quickly."
"It is a really great team there."
"The lawyers have a great grasp of the detail. They provided a thorough analysis and were extremely responsive."
"The firm's main strength is that it finds very practical solutions very quickly."
"It is a really great team there."
"The lawyers have a great grasp of the detail. They provided a thorough analysis and were extremely responsive."
Notable Practitioners
Christoph Wünschmann offers a broad competition law practice that encompasses behavioural investigations and damages actions, as well as assisting clients with obtaining competition law clearance for mergers and joint ventures. He also advises clients on issues of selective distribution.
"You know you're in safe hands when he's on the case."
"He does the work well."
Martin Sura provides clients with competition compliance advice, including around collaborative projects.
"He has a very strong and good client focus and is very quick with finding solutions."