Gleiss Lutz‘s team comprehensively advises on all aspects of antitrust law. The core competencies include the support in antitrust proceedings before the European Commission and the Federal Cartel Office as well as advice on antitrust compliance, fine proceedings, abuse of market power issues, internal investigations and distribution antitrust law. Led by Petra Linsmeier, who is experienced in cartel bans and merger control, the team recently advised clients from the fragrances sector and also supported Meta in matters pertaining to the §19a GWB digitisation amendment; the latter area is a mainstay of counsel Ines Bodenstein. The client roster includes major German and international companies and corporations, which the team routinely advises in close cooperation with the locations in London and Brussels. The team is renowned for its longstanding expertise in antitrust proceedings, where Ulrich Denzel, who is experienced in cartel defense, and cartel damages expert Christian Steinle are among the key contacts. Litigator Ingo Brinker joined White & Case LLP in early 2024.
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'They have a first-class team that handles both antitrust investigations and follow-on litigation. Excellent global antitrust advice and a truly first-class team.'
'The most broadly positioned team for antitrust litigation in Germany. Key members include Matthias Karl and Martin Raible, both of whom have enormous expertise.'
Key clients
- Boehringer Ingelheim Pharma GmbH & Co. KG
- Cisco Systems GmbH
Work highlights
Advice to and international defense of the Swiss company Givaudan SA on suspicion of cartel involvement in the distribution of fragrances and fragrance ingredients, including proceedings before the European Commission, the CMA, the DOJ and the Swiss competition authority.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Petra Linsmeier
Christian Steinle
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Ines Bodenstein
Practice head
Petra Linsmeier
Other key lawyers
Martin Raible; Ulrich Denzel; Christian Steinle; Moritz Holm-Hadulla; Johannes Hertfelder; Matthias Karl; Wolfgang Bosch; Alexander Fritzsche; Ines Bodenstein