Competition/European Law - Germany
What the team is known for
WilmerHale is a law firm offering advice on the full spectrum of competition law, often in close collaboration with its US and other European offices. The team is best known for handling cartel damages claims, acting for both claimants and defendants from various industry sectors. Furthermore, the firm assists with merger control filings. Its client base comprises well-known German and international clients from the food, railway and communication sectors.
Strengths
"WilmerHale is very innovative."
Work highlights
WilmerHale represented Deutsche Bahn as a plaintiff in a damages action following the rail cartel decision.
Notable practitioners
Stefan Ohlhoff acts for both claimants and defendants on antitrust damages actions. He offers further experience in merger clearance filings and in requests for amendments to behavioural commitments.
Ulrich Quack has a particular focus on cartel cases, representing both defendants and plaintiffs in initial investigations and subsequent appeals and damages actions.
Hans-Georg Kamann has a broad competition law practice, assisting clients with private enforcement damages actions and appeals against Bundeskartellamt decisions, as well as advising on state aid issues and competition compliance.
