Clifford Chance‘s antitrust law experts routinely represent national and international companies in antitrust, market dominance and merger control proceedings, which also corresponds with the focus of practice head Marc Besen; the team recently assisted with various damages proceedings. Other core areas include ongoing antitrust advice, antitrust disputes and internal investigations. The transaction support includes cross-border matters, where Dmitri Slobodenjuk regularly advises on investment control and foreign trade law, while senior associate Anne Filzmoser is experienced in merger control and distribution law matters. Michael Dietrich and Maximilian Zedtwitz von Arnim, both experienced in antitrust and abuse proceedings, left the team in late 2023 and now operate under the name Dietrich Dietrich Graf Zedtwitz Rechtsanwälte.

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'Marc Besen: An outstanding consultant. Always calm and collected, providing concise, business-focused advice built on outstanding technical knowledge. Working with him is fun. Dmitri Slobodenyuk: Also excellent.'
'Dmitri Slobodenjuk: An outstanding partner with an admirable pragmatism who makes this area of law implementable, an absolute heartfelt recommendation. Arne Gayk is in no way inferior; the entire team is always available and super responsive.'
'The team has excellent legal knowledge and commercial insight, places great emphasis on service quality and is able to handle large, complex matters. The particular strength for me as a client lies in a strong life sciences and healthcare practice worldwide and particularly in Germany.'
'Anne Filzmoser is highly recommended among the associates. In complex situations, the team demonstrates strength, perseverance and strong focus.'
'Excellent specialist knowledge, excellent team play, well connected, including with the authorities.'
'Clear and understandable statements/assessments and recommendations, very easy to contact and quick response times. Good mix of seniority levels within the team.'
'I have never before experienced the effort to adapt to the client's requirements and needs (by actively obtaining regular feedback).'
'Strong client focus; Quickly think through the industry and business model-specific characteristics. Always very well-founded, but also very “hands-on” when possible and necessary.'