Dr. Niklas Andree

Niklas advises clients on all aspects of European and German competition law – including on M&A projects, cartel/antitrust proceedings and internal investigations.

As a member of the firm's antirust, competition and trade practice group, Niklas covers the entire range of European and German competition law.

Niklas regularly advises clients on cross-border transactions, including all aspects of merger control, foreign direct investment (FDI) screening and the EU Foreign Subsidies Regulation (FSR). He has broad experience representing clients before the European Commission and the German Federal Cartel Office, and often coordinates local filings in other jurisdictions.

Further, Niklas has significant experience in antitrust investigations and defending clients in fine proceedings, as well as in litigation against a fine imposed by the European Commission.

Moreover, Niklas has extensive experience working for pharma / life sciences clients, including from a recent secondment. He has advised clients on M&A and licensing transactions, and on antitrust questions regarding life cycle management, communications with external stakeholders, IP enforcement and settlement agreements. He has also supported pharma clients in proceedings before the European Commission and national competition authorities concerning abuse of dominance allegations.

Other recent practice includes work for clients active in logistics, energy, and consumer products, as well as private capital clients.

Niklas speaks German and English.