German approval of Chinese stake in Hamburg container terminal – a veto in disguise?
On 26 October, the German government partially prohibited the acquisition of a 35% interest in one of Hamburg port’s container terminals...
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Frank Röhling
Partner in Antitrust, Competition and Trade at Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer
Berlin, Germany
About Me
Frank's practice focuses on all aspects of competition matters, often advising on global merger, foreign investment reviews and investigations.
He has worked in several offices around the network and has gained additional antitrust experience working in the legal department at Nestlé’s headquarters and as a trainee in other law firms and competition authorities.
Frank's clients value his calm professionalism and practical approach when handling what can sometimes be complex and demanding situations.
He has built significant sectoral experience through transactions and compliance matters across a number of industries. Recent client work includes several high-profile matters in the media and digital economy sectors.
He complements his client work by publishing articles and is a frequent speaker at various conferences, including the ABA.
Frank is bilingual (German and French) and fluent in English.
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Competition law in uncertain times: a proposal for the 11th Amendment to Germany’s Competition Act
Only 20 months after the ink dried on Germany’s Competition Digitisation Act, the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action (
Revised definitions for critical infrastructure broaden scope of German FDI screening
On 1 January 2022, an amendment to the statutory definitions of critical infrastructure in Germany will enter into force. The...
Revised definitions for critical infrastructure broaden scope of German FDI screening
On 1 January 2022, an amendment to the statutory definitions of critical infrastructure in Germany will enter into force. The...
Focus on tech: revised German regulation further extends the control of foreign direct investments in the technology sector and beyond
Germany – together with Italy and France – has been at the forefront of the wider European trend to intensify the screening of the...
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