Antitrust Law Daily Wrap Up, LAW FIRM NEWS: Antitrust attorney Michael Esser joins Latham Watkins in Düsseldorf, (May 6, 2016)

Global law firm Latham & Watkins LLP has welcomed Michael Esser as a partner in the firm’s European Antitrust & Competition Practice. He joins the firm’s Düsseldorf office from Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer, Latham & Watkins has announced.

With more than 20 years of experience, Esser is considered one of Germany’s leading antitrust lawyers, according to the firm. He focuses on advising German and international companies on a number of complex merger control and contentious antitrust matters, with an emphasis on Phase-II merger cases, domestic and international cartel proceedings, and global investigations.

“With the German competition authority seeking to position itself as the top enforcer in Europe, companies are keenly aware of the strategic importance of competition law, in the context of transactions, investigations, or other important areas such as distribution,” stated Sven Völcker, Co-chair of Latham & Watkins’ global Antitrust & Competition Practice. “Michael’s arrival enhances our ability to advise clients on how best to navigate an increasingly assertive antitrust environment. Michael will also be spending time in our Brussels office and will help us further strengthen our existing integrated multi-jurisdictional practice.”

Latham & Watkins is an international law firm with approximately 2,100 lawyers located in 32 offices across Asia, Europe, the Middle East, and the United States.

Attorneys: Michael Esser (Latham & Watkins LLP).

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