In addition to working on numerous EC cases involving
analysis of German national markets, the economists at RBB have
acquired extensive experience of domestic cases considered by
the Bundeskartellamt. Our experience in such cases spans a wide
range of industries including branded consumer goods, metals,
packaging, airlines, construction materials, computer software,
telecommunications, automotive products, and the petrochemicals
sector. In addition, one of RBB’s economists has previously
undertaken a secondment to the Bundeskartellamt.
- Cement cartel: RBB advised one of the major cement producers
in Germany in the context of an appeal against the fine levied
on the industry by the Bundeskartellamt for alleged cartel
infringements. Our expert economic report contained an in-depth
analysis of the market and a quantification of the impact
of the firms’ behaviour on prices and competition.
- Shell/DEA: Two of our experts
formed the core team in providing extensive economic advice
to Shell in connection with its
takeover of DEA before the European Commission as well as
before the Bundeskartellamt. Our work ranged form advising
on the notification over empirical analyses to numerous meetings
and presentations at the Merger Task Force and the Bundeskartellamt.
- CVC/Lenzing:
RBB economists advised CVC and Lenzing on the proposed
merger of Lenzing’s and Accordis’s
man-made fibres business used in both textile and other
production processes. This merger was subject to a Phase
II investigation.
- Lufthansa: RBB economists
advised Lufthansa during the European Commission’s
investigation of its joint venture with SAS under Article
81. In particular,
they advised on
the appropriateness of ceding airport landing and take-off
slots as a condition for allowing the joint venture to proceed.
- Economic advice on a merger in the field of luxury branded
goods before the Bundeskartellamt. One of the main issues
was the definition of the relevant product market.
- Provision of confidential expert economic advice to a
third party with an interest in the proposed Mannesmann/Vodafone
merger.
- Preparation of a confidential expert report for a
large multinational company in connection with the notification
of a joint venture
for submission to the Bundeskartellamt.
For further information on RBB Economics and our German experience, please
contact:
RBB Economics Brussels:
brussels@rbbecon.com
or +32 2 792 0000
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