EU & COMPETITION LAW
EU & Competition Law
Based in the heart of the EU, our practice applies EU law and national competition law to cross-border commercial contexts. We advise on mergers, investigations, compliance and litigation, staying ahead of geopolitical and technological developments that shape this field.
Why Our EU & Competition Team
Practical, regulation-aware advice on merger control, antitrust, state aid and EU litigation.
EU & Cross‑Border Expertise
Deep experience applying EU law in complex, cross-border economic contexts.
Regulatory Insight
Practical guidance on merger control, state aid and foreign subsidies regulation.
Investigation & Litigation Support
Full-service assistance for antitrust investigations, dawn raids and EU litigation.
Leading EU & Competition Team
We advise EU institutions, national authorities and private clients on all aspects of EU law, with specific focus on competition law and its business impact.
Our clients
Our firm advises EU institutions, national authorities and international and local private sector clients on all aspects of EU law and in particular EU and national competition law. Multinationals doing business in Luxembourg as well as local players seek our expert advice.
Applying competition law requires a thorough understanding of business needs. Our experience across a wide range of sectors allows us to rapidly grasp the client’s competitive environment to shape our advice, tailor compliance guidance and devise adequate litigation strategies.
Our firm has represented clients in landmark cases in Luxembourg competition law, including the first merger control case examined under the abuse of dominance prohibition and the annulment of the first decision for alleged vertical price-fixing practices. Our firm was also involved in preliminary ruling cases of the CJEU on key questions of EU fundamental freedoms and fundamental rights protection.
Our services
We deliver a full range of services including:
Merger and foreign investment control
Advising on EU and national merger control and handling notifications or complaints
Advising on foreign direct investment control legislation and handling notification procedures
Antitrust investigations and litigation
Assisting in investigative procedures before the Luxembourg Competition Authority
Assisting in dawn raids and audits
Handling leniency applications
Representing clients in follow-on litigation
Competition law compliance
Reviewing horizontal and vertical cooperation agreements
Drafting tailor-made competition law compliance programmes and policies
Providing in-house competition law training, including with respect to dawn raids
State aid and foreign subsidies regulation
Advising on the impact of EU state aid law and the EU Foreign Subsidies Regulation on business transactions
Interaction with public authorities
Notification procedures
Litigation before the EU courts
Advising on litigation strategies before the EU courts
Representing clients in direct actions and preliminary ruling procedures
International sanctions
Advising on the impact of economic sanctions
Handling notification and exemption procedures
Representing clients before public authorities and in court proceedings
EU Litigation & Sanctions Advisory
We advise on litigation strategies before the EU courts and on the impact of international sanctions and foreign subsidies regulation on business transactions.
Advising on litigation strategies before the EU courts and representing clients in direct actions and preliminary ruling procedures
Advising on the impact of EU state aid law and the EU Foreign Subsidies Regulation
Advising on international sanctions, notification/exemption procedures and representation before public authorities
Our team handles complex multi-jurisdictional matters and is experienced in landmark competition and EU law cases.
TESTIMONIALS
What Others Say About Us
Recognition from leading directories and clients.
The team are capable and have the knowledge and expertise to handle complex matters. There is always a specialist available for any matter.
Chambers Global 2024
Chambers Global
Etude Breininger has excellent capabilities to handle international matters and is adaptive in cross-border scenarios.
Chambers Global 2025
Chambers Global
Etude Breininger are responsive, detailed and knowledgeable, and are specialists in Luxembourg law.
Chambers Global
Chambers Global
Industry Recognition
Chambers Global 2025 - International & Cross-Border Capabilities
"Etude Breininger has experts with significant experience and many resources to handle complex cross-border matters."
Chambers Global 2024 - International & Cross-Border Capabilities
"The team is responsive, cooperative, detailed and specialist in Luxembourg law."
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