Hogan Lovells International LLP antitrust law team impresses with expertise in merger control, which is routinely drawn upon in the course of cross-border transactions. Among the key contacts here are Martin Sura and Christoph Wünschmann, who are experienced in the automotive, consumer goods and insurance sectors; Wünschmann has additional expertise in antitrust law-related contract drafting. Other mainstays are ongoing antitrust advice as well as cartel proceedings, including cartel damages and disputes. Recent instructions include the support in technology-related mandates (10th GWB amendment/19a and in the context of the DMA) as well as in compliance and ESG-related matters. Practice head Marc Schweda is well versed in public procurement and EU state aid law, while investment control is a key competency of Falk Schöning, who divides his time between Berlin and Brussels.
Testimonials
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'Marc Schweda is very familiar with our industry, having worked for us for longer than our in-house legal team. He thinks for himself and always has a cooperative attitude.'
'The team is very professional and has deep knowledge of the industry. Due to the size of the team, even extensive mandates can be handled at short notice. The collaboration runs smoothly and flexibly. The billing is transparent.'
'Hogan Lovells Germany has a great competition law team. Very professional and competent. On-time delivery and tailored advice.'
'Christoph Wünschmann and Johanna Brock-Wenzek: Technically excellent, extremely deep in the subject matter and has a good strategic overview. The collaboration is extremely professional and pleasant.'
'Very competent team that adapts flexibly to given requirements. Innovative in alternative fee arrangements for long-standing clients.'
'Jan-Christoph Rudowicz: A highly qualified antitrust lawyer. His ability to apply competition law to complex commercial situations (where legislation does not yet exist) is exceptional. A great sparring partner for an in-house antitrust lawyer.'
Key clients
- ADVA
- Autobahn Tank & Rast
- Banijay Germany GmbH
- BMW
- Catena-X
- Chubu
- Cofinity-X
- Daiichi Sankyo Europe SE
- DCS
- Digital Charging Solutions
- EB-SIM
- Flixbus
- Global Savings Group GmbH
- Hannover Leasing
- Hitachi Energy
- Helsing
- ib vogt
- Intuitive Surgical, Inc.
- International Business Machines Corporation (IBM Corporation)
- KIRKBI Invest A/S und William Demant Invest A/S
- Korean Air
- Lockheed Martin
- Lürssen
- Maguar Capital Savings Group
- MSD Partners
- M+W / Exyte
- Royal Terberg Group B.V.
- Sony Pictures Entertainment, Inc.
- Thalia
- Telit IOT Ltd.
- Volkswagen Financial Services AG
- YourNow Holding
Work highlights
- Representing Google in cartel damages compensation claims in connection with the EU Commission's Google Shopping decision.
- Antitrust advice to BASF, BMW Group, Henkel, Mercedes-Benz, SAP, Schaeffler, Siemens, T-Systems, Volkswagen and ZF on the establishment of the Cofinity-X joint venture.
- Advising Autobahn Tank & Rast in connection with the development of fast charging infrastructure at service stations on German motorways in accordance with the new fast charging law.
