Heuking‘s expertise in the competition field lies primarily in contentious matters, with the firm acting for claimants in cartel follow-on damages claims before the Federal Cartel Office, regional courts and European bodies, acting for a client base that includes automotive, energy and public sector clients. Heading up the team’s efforts is Stefan Bretthauer, who combines expertise in compliance matters tied to cooperation agreements, merger filings and is also adept at assisting clients through damages claims in the wake of cartel activity.