Kartell- und Wettbewerbsrecht

In addition to antitrust damages proceedings, we also represent our clients in complex competition law disputes before the European courts, the European Commission and national antitrust authorities.

Our aim is always to find the most efficient solutions for our clients in resolving their disputes. This includes negotiating a settlement prior to litigation to avoid time-consuming and costly court proceedings.

We understand the economic considerations and concerns that arise on the side of companies harmed by cartel violations when claiming cartel damages. Due to our experience in conducting large-scale proceedings, often third-party financed, we are ideally positioned to introduce cost-efficient solutions for our clients best suited to their needs. In this respect, our clients benefit from the excellent contacts we have with litigation funders.

With offices in several European countries and a strong international network, we can assist our clients across borders.

We act for our clients in cases including the following:

• Enforcement of claims to end abusive market power practices by Google and other internet companies.
• Enforcement of antitrust claims for damages:
  • on behalf of car manufacturers against various automotive suppliers for antitrust violations
  • against various truck manufacturers for their participation in the truck cartel
  • against wholesalers of pesticides for forming a cartel
  • against the stainless steel and quarto plate cartel
  • against German banking associations for antitrust violations in setting merchant fees for the use of the electronic cash system
  • against Mastercard for antitrust violations in the setting of merchant fees.

For additional Antitrust/Competition expertise:

Belgium
France
Sweden
The Netherlands
United Kingdom
United States