Competition/European Law - Germany
What the team is known for
Oppenländer is particularly held in high esteem for its involvement in complex cartel damages claims, acting for both claimants and defendants. The law firm also assists clients with the competition law aspects of proposed mergers and cooperations.
Strengths
"The lawyers work very fast and are very client-orientated. They really are specialists in cartel law."
"The team is always responsive and to the point."
"I like the firm's way of working."
"The lawyers have high expertise and great experience."
Work highlights
Oppenländer defended Georgsmarienhütte in follow-on damages actions arising out of the steel cartel investigation.
Notable practitioners
Albrecht Bach remains one of Germany's top practitioners in the field of cartel damages claims, particularly standing out for his work defending clients in private enforcement actions and follow-on damages cases. "He is one of the major competition lawyers in Germany." "He is super clever."