Specialised

Antitrust Law

Our antitrust law team enjoys an excellent reputation on the market. In merger control, antitrust penalty proceedings and the enforcement of antitrust compensation claims, our expertise sets standards. Legal500 puts it this way: “With antitrust law expertise and litigation experience Oppenländer Rechtsanwälte’s team shines‘“. The broad professional specialisation is mirrored by the size of our team which is equal to any task. The strength of OPPENLÄNDER in advising regulated industries is also reflected in antitrust law. We have all-embracing experience in many other industries such as automotive, energy, media, pharmaceutical, cosmetics, bank and financial services, retail, steel, construction materials and engineering.

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Others about us

“Strong in both internal and external communication, well organised and professionally excellent”.

Legal 500 2023

“Always available, hands-on, quick and competent assessment of even complex issues”.

Legal 500 2023

“Proactive and forward-looking approach, pragmatic and original solutions”.

Legal 500 2023

“Oppenländer stands out in particular for its reliability and flexibility, always ensuring a very high standard”.

Legal 500 2023

JUVE counts Dr. Matthias Ulshöfer among the frequently recommended lawyers in antitrust and public procurement law and quotes a competitor: “top prepared, strong”.

JUVE-Handbuch 2022/2023

JUVE Handbook 2022/23 ranks Dr. Andreas Hahn among the leading advisors in antitrust law and quotes a client: “outstanding antitrust lawyer”.

JUVE Handbook 2022/23

“The antitrust law team is excellently composed and can compete with the TOP law firms and even outshine them“

Legal 500 2022 Anti-trust Law

“Strong pairing of antitrust law expertise and litigation experience“

Legal 500 2022 Anti-trust Law

“With antitrust law expertise and litigation experience OPPENLÄNDER Rechtsanwälte’s team shines especially in the antitrust compensation area. “

Legal 500 2022

“In compensation claims the highly-regarded antitrust law practice is omnipresent. Hardly any competitor can touch OPPENLÄNDER in that field.“

JUVE-Handbook 2020/2021

Focuses

Penalty Proceedings

The severe penalties in anti-trust proceedings can threaten survival – we defend companies with sensitivity and determination. An anti-trust law expert can be reached in case of emergency immediately by dialling: 0711-60187-112.

Merger Control

In merger control, we direct the entire notification process up to approval. In advance of national and international mergers, we identify antitrust law risks and develop possible solutions.

Compensation

No one will overtake us in the enforcement and defence of antitrust compensation claims. We are one of the leading law firms in Germany in that area.

Market Dominance, Abuse Controls

We clarify the particular behaviour requirements of companies with market power and develop options for the implementation of strategic company decisions. Companies occupying a dominant or strong position in the market are subject to special antitrust law restrictions including those on the structure of discount systems or the prohibition of discrimination vis-à-vis customers. The possibility of price control arising from the prohibition of abuse is especially important.

Distribution Antitrust Law

We ensure that distribution contracts, licenses and R&D contracts conform to anti-trust law. Our experience helps to vindicate your interests by contract drafting.