Hengeler Mueller is one of the top addresses in antitrust law and has longstanding experience in German and EU antitrust law. Among the mainstays are antitrust compliance, internal investigations, antitrust fine proceedings, merger control and current issues pertaining to digital antitrust law; one of the recent highlights is the representation of Google in the 'News Showcase proceedings' in connection with the §19a GWB amendment before the Federal Cartel Office. The contentious expertise also covers market power abuse proceedings, where Thorsten Mäger is a key contact, and Thomas Paul impresses with his experience in civil cartel damages proceedings. The expertise in transaction-related antitrust law was recently strengthened with the appointment of Jörg Meinzenbach to partner in January 2024, he regularly advises on issues at the interface with energy law. Alf-Henrik Bischke (merger control) retired in mid-2024.