Hogan Lovells International LLP‘s competition capacities extend to cross-border merger control and FDI hearings, with the German team also working with the firm’s Brussels-based practice to oversee complex cartel and abuse of dominance cases before the European Commission. Martin Sura, who took on leadership of the team in 2025, continues to represent clients in initial cartel investigations and subsequent litigation. Christoph Wünschmann co-heads the firm’s global competition team, advising on both German and European merger control-related matters and representing clients in cartel and follow-on damages hearings. Splitting his time between Berlin and Brussels, Falk Schöning is tasked with securing pan-European approvals for mergers and investments.
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- 'Very quick, easy to talk to and competent!'
- 'Christoph Wünschmann's team has an exceptional understanding of the automotive industry and its current trends. The team is universally recognised and has worked on several high-profile cooperations in the industry. The team also has a great track record in successfully handling complex cross-jurisdictional antitrust investigations. The antitrust team also collaborates closely with other practice areas, in particular the litigation team, providing holistic solutions for clients.'
- 'Christoph Wünschmann, in particular, distinguishes himself through his profound industry knowledge, excellent strategic thinking and pragmatic solution-oriented approach. He knows the business very well and is the definition of a trusted advisor. What sets Christoph Wünschmann apart from his competitors is his deep understanding of our business and the company, a very broad range of experience and his strategic thinking.'
- 'The HL Germany Competition Law department stands out for its unmatched expertise in antitrust and competition law, deep knowledge of European regulatory frameworks, and ability to seamlessly manage multi-jurisdictional investigations and merger filings. Their analytical skills are catalyzed by their strategic finesse—they really are able to build and shape the overall legal narrative in a way that wins the sympathy of the authorities helping clients to overcome legal and regulatory challenges even in the most complex deals both legal and business interests.'
- 'Christoph Wünschmann, Falk Schöning and Christian Ritz have consistently demonstrated an exceptional ability to manage the most intricate and high-stakes matters with precision and strategic foresight.'
- 'Hogan Lovells’ antitrust team in Germany is highly experienced and exceptionally well connected with both the Federal Cartel Office and the European Commission. They bring a deep understanding of our industry and provide comprehensive, strategic regulatory advice across the full spectrum of competition law matters.'
Key clients
- Aareon Group
- Amazon
- AMG Critical Materials
- Arena2036
- Autobahn Tank und Rast
- BMW
- CLAAS
- Brummer Logistik Group
- Catena-X/Cofinity-X
- Daiichi Sankyo
- Envalior
- Flixbus
Work highlights
Advised IBM on investment control and merger control law in relation to its $6.4bn acquisition of HashiCorp.
Advised BMW and Ford Motor Company in relation to the EU Commission’s cartel proceedings regarding end-of-life vehicles.
Represented Google in multiple competition disputes.
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Practice head
Martin Sura
Other key lawyers
Christoph Wünschmann; Falk Schöning; Christian Ritz