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Widely recognized as one of Germany’s leading antitrust lawyers, Dr. Michael Esser advises clients on German and European competition matters ranging from complex merger clearances to global cartel investigations and litigation.
Michael draws on more than two decades of experience at the forefront of high-profile antitrust procedures to deliver favorable outcomes for prominent German, European, and international companies, with a focus on the technology, fintech, telecommunications, and e-commerce sectors. Regardless of the matter at hand, Michael harnesses his sophisticated technical knowledge and strong agency relationships to resolve issues involving antitrust enforcers and courts worldwide.
A sought-after writer on competition topics, Michael regularly contributes to prominent legal publications. His work includes serving as a co-editor of the antitrust journal Neue Zeitschrift für Kartellrecht (NZKart).
Michael’s experience includes, among others, advising:
*Matter handled prior to joining Latham
Global elite Antitrust & Competition Practice wins three team awards and earns an additional nine finalist nods.
A Brussels and Düsseldorf-based Latham antitrust team, led by Sven Völcker and Dr. Michael Esser, successfully persuaded the European Commission to close without action or remedy, its interim measures investigation against Lufthansa.
In the leading competition publication’s annual review of the strongest antitrust practices around the globe, the firm dominated in every category, ranking second across all specialties.