EU - og Konkurrenceret, loft med hængende stof

EU- og Konkurrenceret

Practice area
Plesners team for EU- og konkurrenceret er blandt de førende på markedet inden for komplekse sager af væsentlig økonomisk betydning. Vi rådgiver om dansk og EU-retlig konkurrenceret, dansk og EU-retlig fusionskontrol, udenlandske direkte investeringer (FDI), Foreign Subsidies Regulation (FSR), konkurrenceretlige erstatningssager, offentlige udbud, statsstøtte, Platform-to-Business-forordningen (P2B) samt reglerne om urimelig handelspraksis i fødevareforsyningskæden (UTP).

Teamet omfatter flere økonomer med den højt specialiserede ekspertise, der er nødvendig for at håndtere de komplekse økonomiske analyser, som konkurrenceretten ofte indebærer. Det tætte daglige samarbejde mellem vores økonomer og jurister skaber betydelig værdi for vores klienter – ikke mindst i forbindelse med de omfattende strategiske overvejelser, der opstår i komplekse sager om fusionskontrol, karteller og erstatning.

Vi har rådgivet i størstedelen af de væsentlige kartelsager, som de danske konkurrencemyndigheder har behandlet, samt i hovedparten af de EU-kartelsager, der har involveret danske virksomheder. Plesner er det eneste danske advokatfirma, der har deltaget i både Europa-Kommissionens leniency-program og dens kartelforligsprocedure. Vi har desuden rådgivet i den største og mest komplekse sag om misbrug af dominerende stilling i Danmark – og en af de få sager, hvor konkurrencemyndighedens afgørelse om en overtrædelse i sidste ende blev tilsidesat. Vi var også involveret i den første danske sag, hvor Europa-Kommissionen afgav skriftlige bemærkninger til en national domstol, og i en af de få sager i EU, hvor Kommissionen tillige afgav mundtlige bemærkninger.

Vi har ført en række erstatningssager vedrørende karteller, misbrug af dominerende stilling og andre konkurrencebegrænsende aftaler. Vores erfaring omfatter både follow-on- og stand-alone-sager i Danmark og i udlandet. Vi har blandt andet med succes repræsenteret sagsøgte i den største og mest komplekse konkurrenceretlige erstatningssag, der hidtil er ført i Danmark, med mere end 1.000 sagsøgere og et samlet krav på over 11,5 mia. kr. Vi har desuden anlagt flere negative anerkendelsessøgsmål – såkaldte "torpedo-søgsmål" – en processtrategi, der ikke tidligere havde været anvendt i danske konkurrenceretlige sager.

Vi har været involveret i størstedelen af de seneste fusionskontrolsager med danske virksomheder, hvor transaktionerne er blevet anmeldt i EU og i flere andre jurisdiktioner. Vores erfaring omfatter den hidtil største fusion mellem danske virksomheder, en af de største private placements i EU samt flere ubetingede godkendelser efter fase II-undersøgelser både i Danmark og ved Europa-Kommissionen.

Ratings
Within EU, Competition and Public Procurement, Plesner is a first tier firm.

"The team is extremely knowledgeable. They listen, guide and work fast. In my work with Plesner, we have never lost a case and never been questioned by any opponent because our case has been well thought through and solid"

"The team has the ability to comprehend a vast amount of facts, combined with a deep understanding of competition law and economics, together with litigation and procedural skills, which requires a focus and dedication on one matter over a long time, which is rare to find"
2026
The Legal 500
Plesner is listed in "Band 1" as regards Competition/European Law.

"Plesner has a good understanding of the local market and the global business. The team has great legal minds and a practical way of delivering advice, that is tailor made for our needs"

"The team has an excellent ability to handle complex and sophisticated matters. What especially stands out is its ability to cut through the complexity and distil the essence of the matter"

"For competition law matters in Denmark Plesner has great competency and can efficiently use high-quality associates that can easily address quite complex and even resource-intensive matters"
2026
Chambers Europe
Within EU, Competition and Public Procurement, Plesner is a first tier firm.

"Deep knowledge of legislation, thorough guidance, and quality advice"

"Clients who want competition counsel who remain calm under pressure, week after week, month after month, on a deal would quickly warm to the Plesner team. They fought their client's corner. There were times when they were firm - even stubborn. But they also knew when to negotiate and how to compromise, so that the case kept driving forward"

"High level of legal competence. They are always there for you during an intense process. Fast responses to any kind of questions"

"Plesner has a very fluent way of progress, from the first meeting to the conclusion. This is of course due to strong leadership, but supported by a group of very competent assistants"

"Plesner's team is highly skilled within the competition law field. They have a great knowledge within the financial sector as well and understand the market dynamics well. They are always responsive and provide to-the-point legal advice"
2025
The Legal 500
Plesner is listed in "Band 1" as regards Competition/European Law.

"The lawyers have high level knowledge, see the issues from different angels and will suggest and propose different approach to the case"

"The lawyers are always very responsive, very kind and knowledgeable, and are great at catching all of the details"

"The team's business-minded approach ensures that legal advice is not only sound but also aligned with our commercial objectives"

"The strengths that truly distinguish this firm are its proactive approach and deep commitment to understanding the business. It operates as if it is an integral part of the company"

"The legal work is top, and the lawyers have a very good commercial service and try to understand the needs of the clients and the areas they are operating in"
2025
Chambers Europe
Within EU, Competition and Public Procurement, Plesner is a first tier firm.

"The Plesner team is highly skilled, business oriented and also very responsive and pleasant to work with. They manage to always display a great knowledge and provide to-the-point advice in relation to highly complex questions without taking too many reservations. The team excels in breaking down complex issues to manageable bite sizes and are always available and responsive"

"Solid advice in the area of competition law. Capacity and knowledge is good"
2024
The Legal 500
Plesner is listed in "Band 1" as regards Competition/European Law.

"The Plesner team is exceptional in handling very complex matters and making them tangible in bite sizes. The lawyers are structured and great at presenting complex advice so that it can be understood by both lawyers and non-lawyers"

"The team is made up of highly skilled competition law experts who are also strong on understanding the sector and the commercial side"

"We received very strong advice with a lot of business sense"

"The team are quick to understand the issue and we can always have a positive dialogue"

"I've worked with Plesner and was very impressed by how deep the team go into understanding the market. They go deep into the details and leave no stones unturned"
2024
Chambers Europe
Plesner is listed in "Band 1" as regards Competition/European Law.

"The team provides deep insight into the laws and regulations"

"The Plesner competition law team is equipped to deal with any type of competition law matter"

"Plesner has a good commercial understanding paired with excellent competition law expertise"

"The lawyers are very service-oriented and provide high-quality advice"
2023
Chambers Europe