Embedded within DLA Piper's soft IP practice, the group follows a full-service approach and advises companies across the entire spectrum of competition law. Led by Stefan Engels, the team also covers trending matters such as direct marketing and a broad range of ESG-related topics, while mainly assisting the media and communications industries. Due to the firm's international positioning, it is a particularly popular address for global corporations, and can rely on an extensive network in cross-border cases. Clients from the sports and consumer goods sectors regularly call upon Burkhard Führmeyer.
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Testimonials
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- 'The team around Stefan Engels is competent and reliable and always spontaneously on hand and there seems to be a good atmosphere among each other. Good communication, creative and goal-oriented solutions.'
- 'Stefan Engels: Many years of experience, very good knowledge of the industry, good strategist, thinks entrepreneurially.'
Key clients
- About You GmbH
- Bacardi Ltd.
- BRITA GmbH
- Catalent Pharma Solutions, Inc
- CFA Institute
- Duracell
- Edelman
- Flaconi
- mes Hardie
- LEGO System A/S
- Medtronic GmbH
- Mondelez Deutschland Services GmbH & Co. KG
- Mynaric
- Nike
- Ralph Lauren Europe
- Tomra
- Undone
- Rituals Cosmetics
- Samsung Electronics
- Siemens Private Finance Versicherungsvermittlungsgesellschaft
- Uniqlo Europe Ltd.
- Wort & Bild Verlag Konradshöhe GmbH & Co. KG
Work highlights
- Representation of Refurbished.nl BV in several unfair competition claims regarding green claims and fair terms and conditions.
- Ongoing and global advice to Edelman in connection with their clients' planned advertising activities.
- Advising Samsung on all ESG issues within the group.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Stefan Engels