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WilmerHale

What we say about the firm's legal practice in Germany

Antitrust

Within Antitrust, tier 4

WilmerHale is particularly experienced in advising companies operating in regulated industries such as energy, telecoms and healthcare. The team defended Deutsche Telekom against competitors in an alleged abuse of dominance matter, is representing Lufthansa Cargo in worldwide antitrust proceedings and subsequent regulatory litigation, and provides merger control advice to Syngenta. The ‘extremely experienced’ Ulrich Quack heads this ‘very broad practice’.

Corporate and M&A

Within Mid-sized deals, WilmerHale is a second tier firm,

WilmerHale has a traditional strength in life sciences and biotech deals, and it advised Avir Greenhills Biotechnology on certain strategic partnerships. Other key instructions included advising Kabel Baden-Württemberg on its acquisition of TeleColumbus’ cable network infrastructure, and Dow Chemical on the sale of Haltermann Products to H.I.G Capital. The ‘excellent’ Martin Seyfarth has ‘solid industry knowledge’, and Rüdiger Herrmann is ‘very well networked, deal-oriented and accurate’. The firm staffs ‘small and efficient teams’.

Dispute resolution

Within Dispute resolution Other recommended firms

IP: trade marks

Within IP: trade marks , WilmerHale is a third tier firm,

WilmerHale’s ‘seasoned experts’ are supported by the firm’s international network, and its advice is ‘always reflective of the needs of a global player’. The team manages the global portfolio of Lindt & Spruengli, represents Ciro Paone in trade mark and competition matters, and provides strategic advice to Toni Gard Fashion. Reinhart Lange and Gesine Hild ‘translate business needs into tangible advice’.

Information technology and outsourcing

Within Information technology and outsourcing Other recommended firms

Public sector

Within Public sector Other recommended firms


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