Norton Rose Fulbright's antitrust practice boasts expertise in antitrust investigations and disputes, including cartel damages proceedings, compliance, market power abuse issues and transaction-related support, including merger and investment control as well as matters pertaining to FSR. Practice head Tim Schaper is experienced in distribution antitrust law and cooperations with competitors, while Jens Steger has expertise in antitrust litigation; the latter joined the team from K&L Gates LLP in February 2024.
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- ' Quick to respond and solution-oriented. Pleasant to deal with.'
- 'Solution-oriented with viable suggestions. They tackle the problem directly with pragmatic and constructive solutions.'
- 'Jens Steger is an excellent expert in his field.'
- 'Michael Jürgen Werner connects the dots, keeps an eye on the bigger picture and finds practical solutions. Responsive.'
- 'We have been working very successfully and trustingly with Jens Steger and his team for several years. He always gives 100% and knows German and European antitrust law down to the last detail. He can present the most complex issues in a very simplified manner within a very short time.'
- 'In the litigation area, we regularly commission the team that impresses with its professional expertise and international reach.'
Key clients
- Bp plc
- gategroup
- TotalEnergies
- Acun Medya
- Energizer
- DP World
- Yazaki Europe Limited
- Canon Production Printing
- NGK Insulators
- Körber AG
Work highlights
- Advising bp plc on the acquisition of all shares in GETEC Energie GmbH and its subsidiaries (GETEC Group), including relevant clearances in connection with FDI and FSR.
- Advising the Acun Medya Group on the acquisition of 50% of the shares in Sport 1 GmbH, including merger control clearances and FDI-relevant aspects.
- Advising Gategroup in two cartel damages claims against members of the truck cartel before the Stuttgart Regional Court.