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Wolfgang Deselaers
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Wolfgang Deselaers
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Competition/European Law

Germany

11 Years Ranked

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About

Provided by Wolfgang Deselaers

Europe

Practice Areas

EU, German and international competition law, including cartels, monopolies, cartel damage and other competition litigation (EU and Germany), merger control and State aid.

Career

Joined firm as partner in 2017. Prior to joining Cleary, he was a partner at an international law firm in Brussels and Düsseldorf (since 1997).

Professional Memberships

Studienvereinigung Kartellrecht (board member), Gesprächskreis Beihilfe (board member), IBA, ABA, ECLF (European Competition Lawyers' Forum).

Publications

Contributor to Grabitz, Main Commentary on EC competition law, Case law; various publications on EU and German competition law.

Chambers Review

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Competition/European Law - Germany

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Band 2
Individual Editorial
Wolfgang Deselaers frequently represents clients in disputes with the Bundeskartellamt, including cartel investigations, challenges to immunity applications and Section 19a claims. He also defends clients in follow-on damages claims.
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Strengths

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"I like him a lot, he is dynamic and good with clients."

Competition/European Law respondent
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"It is really enjoyable working with him, he is very practical."

Competition/European Law respondent
Europe

"He is one of the best antitrust lawyers I know."

Competition/European Law respondent
Europe

"He is always asking the right questions."

Competition/European Law respondent
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