Antitrust law

Complexity down, clarity in – your safe path through antitrust law

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Comprehensible advice instead of excessive risk

We make complex antitrust frameworks simple and understandable – for clear decisions without detours.

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See clearly, act wisely

We grasp the challenges of antitrust law without exaggerating them and provide you with practicable strategies with a sense of proportion and clarity.

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Recognize risks. Seize opportunities

With precise analysis and clear strategies, we provide you with security in all antitrust challenges.

Antitrust law is demanding, but it doesn’t have to be complicated. We identify risks without exaggerating them and guide you safely through all challenges with clear answers: whether compliance, cooperation with competitors, company acquisitions or a visit from the Cartel Office or the EU Commission – we are at your side with clear advice and pragmatic solutions. You can rely on our experience.

Range of services

Your partners in antitrust law – shaping, protecting, defending.

Defense of companies and executives in antitrust fine proceedings

Antitrust proceedings require a cool head and sound expertise. We support you. In this unique crisis situation for you and your company, you need clear strategies, legal precision and a great deal of experience in order to protect your interests in the best possible way.

 

Merger control proceedings and coordination of multiple filings abroad

We ensure that merger control proceedings run smoothly: We handle notifications to the German Federal Cartel Office and the EU Commission. In addition, we coordinate national and international filings and keep the process clear and efficient for you. Our network of Best Friends law firms helps with the prompt clarification of merger control requirements abroad and, if necessary, with the support of foreign filings.

 

Designing distribution systems and supply and procurement contracts in compliance with antitrust law

Non-competition clauses, exclusive purchasing or exclusive supply obligations, other forms of legal or de facto exclusivity, best price clauses or restrictions on online trading and platform distribution – we advise you with a clear view of the essentials!

From the structuring of distribution systems to the drafting of supply and procurement agreements: We ensure that your agreements comply with the requirements of antitrust law.

 

Development of compliance programs and implementation of compliance training courses

We strengthen your compliance – with individually tailored programmes and comprehensible training courses that anchor antitrust compliance in your organization in the long term.

 

Representation in proceedings for abuse of a dominant market position

We represent you in abuse proceedings with precise legal argumentation and strategic foresight in order to secure your market position in the long term.

Representation in antitrust damages proceedings and other civil disputes relating to antitrust law

Get to know our antitrust law team

Dr. Lukas Lettau
Dr. Lukas Lettau
Dr. Torsten Uhlig
Partner
Dr. Torsten Uhlig
Dr. Daisy Walzel
LL.M. (oec.)
Partner
Dr. Daisy Walzel