Among Baker McKenzie's core strengths is the support in merger control, where the team regularly acts across locations and borders; practice head Nicolas Kredel is a key contacts here. The team is also well versed in antitrust compliance as well as internal investigations and antitrust proceedings – with a recent focus on fine proceedings in particular. Anika Schürmann covers matters at the interface with criminal law and regularly takes the lead in antitrust and criminal proceedings before German and European courts. The practice advises with a focus on the pharmaceuticals, life sciences and healthcare industries.

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Key clients

  • Asics
  • Eckes Granini Gruppe
  • Fluidra
  • Knorr-Bremse AG
  • Mercedes-Benz AG
  • Olink
  • RUAG International
  • Sika AG

Work highlights

  • Advising defense company RUAG International on antitrust proceedings before the European Commission regarding allegations of market allocation pertaining to hand grenades in the EU.
  • Advising Sika AG on merger control filings on the acquisition of MBCC Group (Master Builders Construction Chemicals) from private equity firm Lone Star.

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Practice head

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Nicolas Kredel