Michael Esser
Europe Guide 2024
Band 4 : Competition/European Law
Band 4
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Widely recognized as one of Germany’s leading antitrust lawyers, Dr. Michael Esser advises clients on German and European competition matters ranging from complex merger clearances to global cartel investigations and litigation.
Michael draws on more than two decades of experience at the forefront of high-profile antitrust procedures to deliver favorable outcomes for prominent German, European, and international companies, with a focus on the technology, fintech, telecommunications, and e-commerce sectors. Regardless of the matter at hand, Michael harnesses his sophisticated technical knowledge and strong agency relationships to resolve issues involving antitrust enforcers and courts worldwide.
A sought-after writer on competition topics, Michael regularly contributes to prominent legal publications. His work includes serving as a co-editor of the antitrust journal Neue Zeitschrift für Kartellrecht (NZKart).
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Michael Esser frequently acts for high-profile clients from the technology and telecommunications sectors on Bundeskartellamt investigations into proposed mergers and possible abuses of dominance. In addition, he represents them in damages actions. He has further experience in challenging Bundeskartellamt decisions.