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

“Throughout the protracted and often gruelling legal proceedings, this team demonstrated remarkable professionalism and tenacity. They stood by our side through every challenge and faced some of the industry’s most renowned lawyers with confidence, precision and integrity. Their ability to navigate the intricacies of antitrust law whilst keeping our long-term interests in mind was simply outstanding.”

Legal 500 Germany 2026

“They really know what they’re doing; they’re very thorough and have a steady hand.”

Legal 500 Germany 2026

“A small but highly experienced and technically excellent team.”

Legal 500 Germany 2026

“In-depth understanding of the client’s business. Highly practical suggestions. An efficient approach.”

Legal 500 Germany 2026

“The team comprises outstanding experts in the field of competition law. They are highly responsive and take a proactive approach. In doing so, they take into account not only the legal aspects but also the economic and strategic considerations underlying each matter.”

Legal 500 Germany 2026

“Very responsive, reliable, cooperative and precise.”

Legal 500 Germany 2026

“Expertise, dedication and performance.”

Legal 500 Germany 2026

“Andreas Hahn is intelligent, competent and business-minded, with a friendly and pleasant manner.”

Legal 500 Germany 2026

Legal 500 ranks Prof. Dr Albrecht Bach among the leading partners in antitrust law.

Legal 500 Germany 2026

Legal 500 has named Dr. Andreas Hahn into its “Hall of Fame“ 2026 in the field of antitrust law.

Legal 500 Germany 2026

JUVE Handbuch ranks him among the ‘leading names in antitrust law’ in 2025/2026.

JUVE Handbuch 2025/2026

Client about Dr. Christoph Wolf in the field of antitrust law: “High level of commitment and reliability”

JUVE Handbuch 2025/2026

Client about Dr. Florian Schmidt-Volkmar: “High level of commitment and reliability”

JUVE Handbuch 2025/2026

Competitor about Dr. Matthias Ulshöfer in antitrust law: “Always well prepared and extremely knowledgeable.”

JUVE Handbuch 2025/2026

Competitor about Dr. Ulrich Klumpp in antitrust law: “valued sparring partner”

JUVE Handbuch 2025/2026

Client about Dr. Andreas Hahn in antitrust law: “impresses with its technical depth and practical presentation of complex issues.”

JUVE Handbuch 2025/2026

Competitor about Prof. Dr. Albrecht Bach in antitrust law: “committed defender in antitrust fine cases”

JUVE Handbuch 2025/2026

“I couldn’t imagine better advisers for this kind of work.”

Chambers Germany 2025

“We appreciate the high expertise combined with very pleasant personalities of the lawyers.”

Chambers Germany 2025

“Oppenländer Rechtsanwälte is very good for damages and behavioural work.”

Chambers Germany 2025

“Always available, very trusting and transparent cooperation at eye level, respectful and collegial communication.”

Legal 500 Germany 2025

“Small but excellent team – the chef still cooks here himself!”

Legal 500 Germany 2025

“Oppenländer is characterised by agility, a high level of technical expertise and industry knowledge in the automotive industry. Unlike some large law firms, Oppenländer is not afraid to deal with smaller enquiries from day-to-day business. Oppenländer is the ideal sparring partner for me.”

Legal 500 Germany 2025

“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.“

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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.