‘Dr. Michael Dietrich, partner: one of the top antitrust lawyers in Germany, technically outstanding; very experienced, in the management of matters as well as in negotiations with opponents and antitrust authorities. ‘

‘Corporate focus with clear and precise advice .’

‘We have worked closely with Marc Besen, a first class lawyer and expert in his field.’

‘Very distinguished team that responds to complicated issues very quickly and with clear advice.’

‘Marc Besen is extremely good at communicating and knows how to phrase legal advice clearly and precisely without frills. He is well connected in the antitrust community and has impressive knowledge of German and European antitrust law.’

‘It is a very strong, and by possibly adding colleagues from other German HL offices, also scalable team. Top notch, both professionally and personally, super responsive and professional.’

‘Dr. Christoph Wünschmann: Outstandingly good, both personally and professionally. It’s a lot of fun working with him. He always hits the right note when dealing with authorities. Very responsive. Works very well in the C-suite. Outstanding availability and high commitment. Trusting cooperation at the highest level. ‘

‘Fast and agile in dealing with respective facts; solution and result-oriented; very professional appearance towards all departments; good workouts.’

‘Fast, reliable, collegial and experienced in the industry.’

‘Christoph Wünschmann: A lot of experience combined with a high level of pragmatism and extreme solution-oriented.’

‘Karsten Metzlaff’s team is well equipped and adequately staffed for larger transactions. Personal support for clients is guaranteed at all times (usually at short notice). The legal expertise for antitrust issues is of course available.’

‘Karsten Metzlaff has extensive experience in antitrust law and can explain relevant issues very well to non-legal management.’

‘Ms. Blazek (Associate) is also knowledgeable and very pleasant in contact with clients.’

‘Very goal- and solution-oriented advice.’

‘It is an excellent collaboration. The response times are very fast and you are proactively informed about the status of ongoing projects. We always find pragmatic and practice-oriented solutions. The cooperation is extremely efficient and has always been crowned with success. Even when other Noerr lawyers or external lawyers from abroad are called in, Noerr Germany works perfectly. In view of the very high quality of the work, the price-performance ratio is extremely fair. ‘

‘Ms. Blazek works very pragmatically, solution-oriented and is extremely structured in her approach. Her response times are very fast, she is very experienced and absolutely reliable. In view of the high quality of the advice, the price-performance ratio is extremely fair. We can unreservedly recommend Ms. Blazek as an excellent antitrust lawyer.’

‘High expertise paired with the ability to process legal/antitrust issues in a way that is understandable for non-lawyers in combination with the human component of friendly cooperation.’

‘Till Steinvorth performs quickly, flexibly, professionally at the top level and is understandable and cooperative with the law firm on the buyer’s side.’

‘Dr. Birntstiel and Stefan Bauer provided good advice.’

‘The team around Dr. Wiesner works excellently and can always be reached at short notice. Competent advice even in time-critical phases.’

‘Dr. Wiesner is our confidante for all antitrust issues.’

‘At Dentons in Germany we work exclusively with Dr. Josef Hainz on antitrust law. Dr Hainz can be reached in a very client-oriented manner, quickly grasps even industrially complex situations and is able to offer a mostly immediately well-founded solution with a high practical value. Can empathize well with the in-house perspective and gives hands-on advice to the point. Last but not least, his way of understanding other opinions and putting them on the right track as well as his excellent knowledge of English help him.’

‘In-depth sector knowledge and business-related advice.’

‘Dr René Grafunder has proven sector expertise in the FMCG/retail sector. He is well connected and pragmatic, has a very good understanding of business requirements and impresses with practical consulting approaches .’

‘Very innovative law firm, for example with a dawn raid alert system for a large corporation. Outstanding technical experts and fast, pleasant cooperation.’

‘Josef Hainz: Technically excellent, very responsive.’

‘Led by an experienced partner, the practice offers bespoke, cost-effective advice.’

‘Clear understanding of our company and advice. Dr. Grafunder gave us excellent advice and represented us in an antitrust investigation in Germany.’

‘Holger Stappert: Extremely experienced, fast, knowledgeable.’

‘Luther’s antitrust practice has been very helpful and professional in handling the German aspects of the issues we have entrusted to them.’

‘Luther’s lawyers have very good knowledge and expertise in competition regulations and were able to guide us through the labyrinth of German competition legislation.’

‘I have long experience with Dr. Sebastian Janka. To be emphasized are: His high professional competence, which is expressed both in knowledge, which is immediately available in many topics, as well as the ability to acquire further detailed knowledge in a short time, if necessary. The ability to explain technical and sometimes complex issues in a very understandable way for a layperson in the legal field. Full commitment to the client, very imaginative and persistent. Quick availability for questions and necessary discussions and then also 100% focused in shared times. Also mental preparation for the individual steps of a certain topic.’

‘Very client-oriented, absolutely reliable and above all pragmatic (not self-evident for all lawyers).’

‘Very strong wealth of experience, very well connected with respective regulatory authorities. Very results-oriented work.’

‘Holger Stappert: A wealth of experience, very competent.’

‘Milbank impresses with its high level of commitment and availability and creative solutions.’

‘Dr. Alexander Rinne has valuable broad experience in M&A transactions and offers practical advice.’

‘We rate the team as focused, responsive, perceptive and pragmatic. They are internationally well connected and can assess the situation quickly and accurately. They are very user friendly.’

‘Very thorough handling of larger cases and individual issues, including corporate law and other legal issues.’

‘Partner Dr. Sebastian Hack as a sound expert in the field and also within the affected industry with the ability to coherently present complex cases and plausible solutions.’

‘Creative, innovative and forward-looking.’

‘Thomas Funke is a top quality lawyer. He uniquely combines expertise with commercial transaction experience.’

‘Very practical and result-oriented advice.’

‘Dr. Thomas Funke: Very experienced, service-oriented and practical consultant with good industry and market knowledge.’

‘Practical, law firm explicitly strives for industry knowledge – good accessibility – reasonable billing according to billable hours – only “discreet marketing”.’

‘Dr. Sebastian Hack and Thomas Funke are extremely reliable, service-oriented, easily accessible, give pragmatic help, even directly on the phone, point out options, work carefully, think their way into the client and their needs.’

‘Extremely focused and efficient work, excellent knowledge of the market and an excellent overview of authorities’ approval practices. Partners work themselves and don’t pass inquiries through to associates. Absolutely fair billing, unrivaled price/performance ratio!’

‘Ulrich Quack: Very good understanding of relevant economic conditions and objectives for transactions. Good ideas, prudent and goal-oriented approach to authorities and therefore able to achieve the best possible results. Exact knowledge of the specific market conditions for us.’

‘Oliver Fleischmann: First class expertise on all aspects of antitrust and merger control law. Careful and conscientious advisor with great oversight.’

‘In addition to the high level of professional competence, the team complements each other very well due to the different individual working methods. As a client, you receive comprehensive advice on legal and formal aspects as well as tips and recommendations on strategic aspects. For external contact, e.g. in appointments with the BKartA, it was also an advantage that a lawyer had the details of the documents in his head and also at hand and that his partner was able to grasp the sometimes tense situations on the relationship level and empathetically de-escalate them. Absences were always organized in such a way that a lawyer familiar with the procedure was available as a contact person.’

‘Good specialist knowledge paired with a “hands-on” mentality in consulting. The results of the consultation can be implemented in practice.’

‘Jan Dreyer is an attentive consultant who shows his own initiative and asks the right questions.’

‘The team works very professionally and is always up to date with the latest case law and legislation. The pragmatic and timely advice adapted to the “business” is very much appreciated. What also stands out is that the team is always available.’

‘Partner Semin O works at highest professional level and always has the client’s business interests in mind. The pragmatic legal advice is greatly appreciated.’

‘This is a very efficient and professional team.‘

‘Very dedicated and available, even at short notice for complex issues.’

‘High commitment of the entire team with high quality standards at the same time. Always available at short notice for queries. Very good advice, also on constellations outside the box. Always focus on optimal protection against possible risks, but with a view to pragmatic implementation.’

‘Dr. Richter: Very competent legal advice, even in complex cases. Pointed risk analysis with an eye for practice. Dr. Petrasincu: Pragmatic risk assessment with a focus on the right priorities. Innovative solution ideas.’

‘Fundamentals are dealt with comprehensively, procedures are discussed in a clear and structured manner. At the same time, meetings and briefs are characterized by maximum efficiency, without neglecting the necessary care. All in all, as a client, you feel very well looked after and well advised.’

‘Prof. Thomas Höppner is an excellent advisor in the field of antitrust law. His very high level of expertise is paired with an extreme understanding of his clients’ economic concerns.’

‘Outstanding lawyers and an innovative model within Germany, integration of antitrust law and litigation.’

‘Dr. Petrasincu: Excellent and innovative antitrust lawyer. Dr Höppner: Experienced in the field of digitization. Dr. Richter: Very good antitrust lawyer and very experienced in litigation/damages.’

‘Prof. Höppner has outstanding knowledge of both digital platforms and relevant law and the scientific discussion with them. Relentless and extremely knowledgeable representative of the client’s interests.’

‘What is unique is the ability to make quick & actionable suggestions (no ivory tower). This also shows the practical experience.’

‘Dr. Siegert: Reliable, competent, available. Has the ability to explain complex content in a management-friendly manner and (very important in my opinion) to defend “unpopular” points factually but hard (no softening, no catastrophe painting).’

‘Very pronounced service provider mentality with quick contact access .’

‘Always focus on pragmatic solutions. In particular, the ability to prepare solutions – depending on the contact person – in a way that is comprehensible and understandable for non-lawyers.’

‘Very good expertise in the automotive sector and good contacts to private equity companies with relevant activities.’

‘Reinhard Siegert: Very pleasant to work with, expertise in the automotive sector.’

‘Broad and very well-coordinated team that also offers seamless, high-quality advice across borders.’

‘Large international network, great international know-how, particularly in relation to the handling of global multi-jurisdictional mergers, but also specialists in peripheral areas and related areas of law.’

‘Tilman Kuhn is the head of the group – very agile and tactically very clever.’

‘Very good advice, especially with regard to merger control both in Germany and the EU and multi-jurisdictional. ‘

‘Good, young and innovative team.’

‘ White & Case’s antitrust team is unique in its depth of knowledge, practical knowledge, agility and cross-jurisdictional cooperation. They are also very up to date on new trends and innovations, and provide assistance to clients with legal issues.’

‘Tilman Kuhn and his long-standing, growing team work closely with other White & Case offices and are experienced in complex multi-jurisdictional engagements, particularly in merger control, FDI, and across a wide range of industries, with particular experience in the industrial sector, technology, chemicals and automotive.’

‘ Tilman Kuhn has established himself as one of the go-to lawyers in Germany over many years!’

‘Tilman Kuhn: Very knowledgeable, academic and also very practical when it comes to matters. Knowledgeable of various jurisdictions.’

‘Pragmatic and result-oriented.’

‘Ulrich Schnelle is an excellent antitrust lawyer.’

‘Extremely practice-oriented, well versed in rapidly changing legal situations. Sound strategies, very efficient. It is unique that all lawyers have antitrust and litigation know-how and do not have to consult other practice groups.’

‘Prof. Ulrich Schnell is a permanent sparring partner. Versed in antitrust law, antitrust damages law, corporate law and litigation. He is excellently supported by Elisabeth S. Wyrembek and Dr. Christian Aufdermauer. Both are very familiar with the constantly changing matter.’

‘Dr. Tim Schaper is an excellent lawyer, pragmatic, solution-oriented, confident and extremely pleasant to deal with.’

‘The team has a high level of experience and close ties with Brussels.’

‘Herr Werner is an excellent expert in antitrust law. He has excellent relationships, particularly within the EU bodies in Brussels. The working style (and that of his associates) is characterized by highest accuracy and efficiency. The contexts of facts that are assessed are always illuminated. This results in solutions on a broad basis that can be implemented directly. Other clients also appreciate this, with the corresponding effects on availability.’

‘With Oppenhoff’s lawyers, you can always count on positive feedback immediately, no matter what the problem or inquiry has been. This has become a reliable habit. If the person addressed is not the proven expert for the problem, the request will be forwarded immediately to a colleague and answered there. It doesn’t matter in which practice the expert is located. I also think it’s wonderful that I’m picked up exactly where my level of knowledge is and I never have the feeling that one of my questions isn’t appropriate. They really are real service providers who are fit and up-to-date on all issues.’

‘I had a lot to do with Dr. Daniel Dohrn and Dr. Simon Spangler. An incredibly pleasant cooperation. Any request will be met immediately with the utmost professionalism. And if it’s urgent, the answer comes back promptly even in the late evening hours. The same goes for matters that go beyond usual paid work, e.g. B. Lectures and presentations, input for publications or references to current developments that contain valuable information for the association I represent. I also really appreciate the newsletter information and link collections on the Oppenhoff homepage on current legal developments.’

‘Daniel Dohrn, as the key contact, placed requested problems in a focused manner within the firm and was able to offer the client good solutions on a regular basis.’

‘Oppenhoff works very practically and solution-oriented with pragmatic ideas and sound advice. Unnecessary cost-cutting is avoided and, if required, the firm is also available ad hoc as a telephone sparring partner.’

‘Dr Simon Spangler stands out with his expertise and his in-depth knowledge of the market. Not only does he know the industry-specific conditions (in our case FMCG, beauty, healthcare), but also knows how to give practical advice. Dr Spangler convinces with fast reaction times and always profound and pragmatic advice.’

‘Daniel Dohrn: Outstanding advice on antitrust issues. Very competent and differentiated, clear statements to the point, always with a profound understanding of official procedures. This means that memos can be used directly for management decisions.’

‘Dr. Spangler has a very pragmatic and decisive approach to consulting. It is easy for us to implement business decisions based on this clear advice.’

‘Very great professional expertise, very high service orientation, very good communication.’

‘Very client-oriented, very practical, very solution-oriented, with a keen eye for what is economically and legally feasible.’

‘Responsiveness, precision, foresight, manners, address.’

‘Very good accessibility; fast processing; target group-oriented presentation of work results; very good strategic advice.’

‘Dr. Stephan Nagel has an excellent understanding of economic relationships and is also able to explain complex antitrust requirements in a way that non-lawyers can understand.’

‘Fast recording of the facts, transparency, timely replies to our questions, up-to-date specialist knowledge.’

‘Stephan Manuel Nagel is characterized by a high level of analytical skills, with which he guided us safely through a complex antitrust situation. He conveyed difficult issues to us in a way that was understandable and comprehensible for lawyers and non-lawyers alike and acted in our case with necessary sensitivity and foresight, combined with up-to-date knowledge in a special legal area.’