Noerr is trusted by both German and foreign clients requiring representation in cartel investigations and subsequent damages claims, defending clients facing such claims while also acting for claimants seeking to mitigate damages caused by cartel activities. The practice is overseen by Fabian Badtke, whose expertise in merger control filings and competition litigation is sought after by financial services, life sciences and media clients, among others. Kathrin Westermann appears before German and European courts in disputes concerning both mergers and cartel allegations, while Sebastian Wrobel, currently on secondment to Macfarlanes LLP in London, supports clients in follow-on damages claims, in addition to helping them structure competition compliance programmes.
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Testimonials
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- 'Very practical approach, they are outstanding in merger control matters!'
- 'Fabian Badtke is an outstanding partner – always present and deeply involved throughout every stage of a matter. He combines formidable legal expertise with remarkable commercial acumen, offering clear, business-oriented advice.'
- 'For us, Noerr is a go-to firm when it comes to regulatory advice in Germany. They cover the whole waterfront of antitrust, merger control and state aid advice, are highly responsive, pragmatic and always deliver excellent results.'
- 'Fabian Badtke runs the cases smoothly and efficiently, which is most important for clients. He is very commercial, pragmatic, clear and pleasant to work with.'
- 'Profound knowledge and experience; on top of things and able to connect the dots; ability to advice on any aspect by by involving colleagues from other practice groups if necessary.'
- 'Whether special cases of the highest complexity or standard case advice, Noerr is set up for both situations and can handle them with speed and tailored to the individual client.'
Key clients
- Sudarshan Chemical Industries Ltd.
- Stellantis N.V.
- Deutsche Fußball Liga GmbH
- Generali Group
- AIDA Cruises
- Heinrich Bauer Verlag
- Beijing Xiaomi Mobile Software Co. Ltd.
- DAF Trucks N.V.
- TCL
- Handelsverband Deutschland
- WTS Group
- HGV Hamburger Gesellschaft für Vermögens- und Beteiligungsmanagement mbH
Work highlights
Assisted Sudarshan Chemical Industries Limited on acquiring the Heubach Group, handling merger control filings worldwide and overseeing antitrust compliance.
Advised the Generali Group on a consortium acquisition of the Viridium Group from Cinven for approximately €3.5bn.
Advised Handelsverband Deutschland in complaint proceedings against Temu before the Federal Cartel Office, alleging antitrust-violating price-fixing behaviour.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Sebastian Wrobel
Practice head
Fabian Badtke
Other key lawyers
Alexander Birnstiel; Kathrin Westermann; Sebastian Wrobel