Drawing on its international network, Jones Day is able to act for clients in German, EU and global merger control and cartel matters, in addition to assisting companies maintain compliance with competition regulations. Heading the team is Carsten Gromotke, a specialist in merger control issues with expertise in advising the automotive, chemicals and telecoms industries, among others. Jürgen Beninca and Johannes Zöttl are noted for their expertise in taking on cartel proceedings, while Brussels-based Philipp Werner handles FSR and state aid matters. Kevin Wilcock guides clients through German and European merger control hearings.
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Key clients
- State of Hesse - Ministry of Finance
- BayWa AG
- DPD/La Poste
- Gentex Corporation
- The Sherwin Williams Company
- Koch Equity Development LLC
- Darfon Electronics Corp.
- Gimv
- UPM GmbH
- WEG S.A.
- TotalEnergies
- EssilorLuxottica
Work highlights
Advised the State of Hesse on the merger control filing required as part of the reorganisation of the capital structure of Helaba.
Advised BayWa AG on the merger control and competition law aspects of its restructuring.
Advised the former CEO of German steel processor Zapp AG on his liability for antitrust infringements.
Lawyers
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Practice head
Carsten Gromotke
Other key lawyers
Johannes Zöttl; Jürgen Beninca; Philipp Werner; Kevin Wilcock