Luther Rechtsanwaltsgesellschaft mbH‘s competition expertise spans the spectrum of day-to-day advisory work and contentious hearings, overseeing national, pan-European and global merger control and FDI notifications and defending clients accused of cartel activity. Heading up the firm’s combined competition efforts is Anne Wegner, whose practice spans the gamut of merger control matters, cartel damages hearings and abuse of dominance issues. Sebastian Janka co-ordinates multi-national merger control filings overseen by the Federal Cartel Office and the EU Commission, with additional expertise in seeing clients through cartel investigations.
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Testimonials
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- 'The practice is renowned for its ability to skilfully navigate complex competition law matters, including merger control, cartel investigations, compliance, and market dominance cases, particularly for clients in pharmaceuticals, medical devices, and broader life sciences.'
- 'Christian Burholt's advice is always grounded in a deep understanding of the specific commercial, scientific, and regulatory frameworks that define the healthcare market. What sets him apart from other practitioners is his strategic vision and ability to translate technical legal principles into actionable advice that aligns with clients’ business strategies.'
- 'The team led by Christian Burholt is distinguished by its in-depth expertise in antitrust and competition law, with a noteworthy and long-standing focus on the healthcare sector. The practice is renowned for its ability to skillfully navigate complex competition law matters, including merger control, cartel investigations, compliance, and market dominance cases, particularly for clients in pharmaceuticals, medical devices, and broader life sciences.'
- 'Clients from the healthcare industry benefit from the team’s nuanced understanding of sector-specific regulatory challenges and market dynamics. Their approach stands out for integrating sector knowledge with a practical legal strategy, ensuring that advice is commercially relevant, pragmatic, and tailored to the unique demands of the healthcare market. '
Key clients
- Assa Abloy Deutschland GmbH
- Bundesinnungsverband für Orthopädie-Technik
- Captrain Deutschland GmbH
- Harley-Davidson Motor Company Inc.
- Land Berlin - Senatsverwaltung für Finanzen
- Mutares SE & Co. KGaA
- Schüco International
- Techem GmbH
- Universitätsklinikum Frankfurt am Main
- Universitätsklinikum Heidelberg A.ö.R.
Work highlights
Represented Bundesinnungsverband für Orthopädie-Technik in administrative cartel proceeding before the Federal Cartel Office.
Advised Mutares SE & Co. KGaA on ongoing merger control matters and provided foreign direct investment guidance in relation to various M&A deals.
Advised Universitätsklinikum Heidelberg A.ö.R. on merger control matters for its intended merger with Universitätsklinikum Mannheim GmbH.
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Anne Wegner
Other key lawyers
Holger Stappert; Christian Burholt; Sebastian Janka; Samira Altdorf