Our Competition practice has been recognised as a Band 1 firm in the Chambers Europe Rankings 2024! This is a significant milestone and a recognition of the hard work and dedication of our entire team – both current and former members.
A big thank you goes to our clients for their trust and support over the years. This award is also proof that our team consistently delivers excellence and provides outstanding advice in a dynamic area of law.
The following partners were particularly emphasised:in:
Dieter Thalhammer, a recognised expert in Austrian competition law, in particular in the defence of cartel damages actions and merger control proceedings. He is described as a ‘very experienced adviser who is best suited to handle sophisticated international matters’. One client emphasises: ‘Dieter Thalhammer is always my first choice.’
With extensive experience in merger control, FCA antitrust investigations and FDI filings, Judith Feldner was appreciated for her fast, practical approach: ‘She did a deep dive very quickly and came up with a practical solution. I would consider her an asset in competition law.’ Other clients praise her as ‘dynamic and determined, with great know-how, and business-oriented.’
Andreas Zellhofer stands out with his particular expertise in distribution antitrust law as well as in cartel investigations and state aid cases. His clients emphasise: ‘He provides a perfect service with his knowledge and commercial view.’
With a strong presence in Brussels, Jochen Anweiler was ranked as a ‘spotlight’ lawyer and was praised as follows: ‘If I had to choose any lawyer for the competition aspects of M&A deals, he is the one I would go to.’
According to Chambers, our team has excelled in the following areas in particular:
+ Merger control & foreign direct investment: Strong expertise in assisting with complex transactions, with a growing reputation in advising on foreign direct investment.
+ Antitrust Investigations & Damages Claims: Representation in significant cases, including conduct investigations and subsequent damages claims.
+ State aid & compliance: Advising on state aid and antitrust compliance, in particular in the area of distribution antitrust law.
+ Industry focus on technology & transport: Particularly sought after by clients from these dynamic sectors.
+ Presence in Brussels: Through our representation of Jochen Anweiler in Brussels, we are also active before the European Commission.
