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Antitrust
Restrictions on competition—such as cartels, abuse of market dominance, or unlawful cooperation—are prohibited in most jurisdictions and can result in severe sanctions. Businesses must take a forward-looking approach to their antitrust strategy to minimize legal risks while fully leveraging legitimate opportunities for growth. Our services Benefits for clients
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Dawn raids from an international perspective
Join us for an exclusive event focusing on the highly relevant topic of dawn raids from an international perspective combined with an unforgettable visit to the world-famous Munich Oktoberfest. Tuesday, 30 September 2025: from 8.30 a.m. Welcome and Breakfast 9.30 a.m. Introduction & Presentation on the following topics: Dawn raids on private premises Seizure of…
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Cross-border merger of two family-owned manufacturers
Four jurisdictions, one deal team: the merger of two family-owned manufacturers closed in under six months.
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Internal investigation for a listed industrial group
An internal investigation in six countries, completed discreetly and accepted by two supervisory authorities.
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Online sales and marketplaces: The new frontier of distribution control
Abstract The distribution battle has moved online. The competition law framework governing online sales has undergone a seismic shift. The Digital Markets Act (DMA[i]), which came into force on 4 November 2024, has fundamentally reshaped how suppliers can control digital distribution channels. Simultaneously, the Platform to Business Regulation (P2B)[ii] and sectoral enforcement across…
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German merger control law restricted (even further) for hospital mergers
For hospital mergers, the latest change to German merger control law shifts powers more markedly away from the Federal Cartel Office and to the level of the 16 states (“Länder”). Even if the revenue thresholds for the application of German merger control law are exceeded, hospital mergers will need to be notified first to the…
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“Black clauses” & Selective distribution agreement
Abstract Over the years, French and European case law confirmed that the presence of “black clauses” (restrictions deemed anti-competitive, such as price fixing or prohibition of passive sales) in a selective distribution agreement does not automatically render the agreement or the distribution network unlawful: The courts require a concrete analysis of the effects of these…
