Antitrust

Luther Rechtsanwaltsgesellschaft mbH

Led by Anne Caroline Wegner, who is experienced in market power abuse issues, the antitrust team at Luther Rechtsanwaltsgesellschaft mbH advises on merger control, distribution antitrust law, fine proceedings, cartel damages, compliance, cartel disputes as well as internal and preliminary investigations. The team acts with a sector focus on life sciences, energy, automotive, digitisation and healthcare; the expertise in the latter was most recently demonstrated in advising on hospital mergers. Sebastian Felix Janka complements this offering with experience in transaction-related antitrust law, including merger and investment control.

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Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

'Christian Burholt is our recommendation in the healthcare sector. His experience, which he has gained from various law firms and in advising international pharmaceutical companies, medium-sized companies and start-ups, offers security even in complex situations. At the same time, he is approachable as well as down to earth and looks beyond the legal matters.'
'Luther has an excellent, broadly positioned, young and very motivated team of antitrust lawyers who do first-class work and are characterized by excellent international networking. One of the important antitrust law addresses in Germany. They have a well-coordinated team in Germany and Brussels.'
'Sebastian Felix Janka and Anne Caroline Wegner are outstanding antitrust lawyers of their generation who achieved international fame at a young age.'
'The team is very strong and impresses with their collaboration to achieve the best work result. I am more than satisfied with the advice I receive from Luther.'
'Sebastian Felix Janka is a fantastic lawyer who can always be relied upon to have up-to-date knowledge and insight into antitrust cases and provides strategic and commercial advice.'
'Holger Stappert: Incredibly good overview, always remains calm even under stress.'
'Helmut Janssen: Broad spectrum of experience in antitrust law, state aid law, energy; always approachable, knows companies and their business models very well.'
'The Luther team provides excellent antitrust advice by identifying risks early, particularly in transactions. Successfully handling multi-jurisdictional mergers and local teams for clients. They are accessible, give useful and factual advice, are knowledgeable and remain very pragmatic.'

Key clients

Bahlsen GmbH & Co. KG
Bundesinnungsverband für Orthopädie-Technik
Universitätsklinikum Heidelberg
Charité Berlin
Sana Kliniken AG
Mutares SE & Co. KGaA
Hyundai Motor Europe GmbH
Harley-Davidson
LIVEWIRE EV LLC
Autoneum Management AG
Hilmer Holding GmbH
Carcoustics International
Knorr-Bremse AG
Cathay Pacific Airways Limited
M2Beauté
Douglas GmbH
Warsteiner Brauerei Haus Cramer KG
Deichmann SE
Getreide AG
Eneco B.V.
Swiss Steel (vormals Schmolz + Bickenbach)
Fiege

Work highlights

Advising Heidelberg University Hospital on the joining of Heidelberg and Mannheim University Hospitals to create a science hub, including the advice on the necessary involvement and coordination with the Federal Cartel Office.
Advice to and successful representation of the Federal Confederation of Guilds for Orthopaedic Technology in antitrust administration proceedings before the Federal Cartel Office regarding joint price surcharges imposed by several medical aid associations on statutory health insurance funds.
Advice to and successful representation of Bahlsen GmbH & Co. KG in antitrust proceedings before the Higher Regional Court of Düsseldorf with the dismissal of essential parts of the original allegations and a significant fine reduction.