Robert Klotz

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Areas of Work

Antitrust/Competition, Antitrust Investigations & Litigation, Antitrust Mergers, Acquisitions, & Joint Ventures, EU and UK Competition

Languages

German

English

French

Overview

Robert advises and represents a wide range of clients in the field of EU and German antitrust and competition law. With his extensive background as an official in DG Competition of the European Commission, he has been a trusted advisor to large companies, industry associations and institutions for almost twenty years. Robert has provided invaluable support to clients across a number of regulated sectors in numerous cartel and abuse of dominance investigations, merger filings and State aid matters, notably before the European Commission. In addition, he has a specific sector focus on regulated industries such as telecommunications, energy and transport, which allows him to offer comprehensive advice that encompasses both competition law and regulatory considerations. Clients can rely on Robert to address their specific needs and provide strategic solutions to regulatory law questions.

Hamburg Bar
Brussels Bar (E list)

Second State Exam, Higher Regional Court of Hamburg, 1994
DEA, University of Montpellier, 1992
First State Exam, University of Hamburg, 1991

Areas of Work

Representative Matters

Represented several major railway companies in EU cartel and abuse of dominance investigations of the European Commission.
Advised leading pan-European sports goods supplier on EU competition law aspects of distribution systems.
Represented Czech energy group in EU antitrust investigation, proceedings before the General Court, on EU/German merger filings, and on State aid issues.
Advised US chemicals manufacturer on EU competition law and merger control aspects of joint venture projects.
Supported German electrolyze manufacturer on access to EU and national funding for green hydrogen promotion.
Represented major EU gas importer on EU antitrust law issues in international arbitration against third country exporter.
Advised leading energy utility in Central Europe on State aid aspects of specific contemplated transactions.
Represented German energy association on exemption requests from public procurement rules.
Advised Swiss telecommunications operator on abuse of dominance and merger control issues.
Represented German telecommunication companies in merger control proceedings before the European Commission and the General Court.
Advised German broadcast transmission operator on EU regulatory and State aid issues.
Advised major postal services operator in abuse of dominance investigation of the German Federal Cartel Office.