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Claudia Amthor

Claudia advises clients on German and European competition and regulatory law, with a particular focus on technology-driven and regulated industries as part of the firm’s TMT (Technology, Media & Telecommunications) practice. She supports companies on merger control and antitrust matters in the context of cross-border transactions. She also contributes to the strategic and regulatory design of digital, media, and telecommunications business models and assists in developing commercial contract structures for digital platforms, telecommunications services, and other technology-enabled offerings.

Her practice further extends to foreign trade law. She advises on foreign direct investment (FDI) screening, export control regulations, and sanctions regimes, helping clients manage regulatory risks in complex transactions and structure compliant business and supply chain frameworks across different sectors.

The European Commission’s draft revised merger guidelines, published April 30, 2026, bring about an update to EU merger control, broadening the analytical framework to address digital markets, dynamic competition, and sustainability while placing greater weight on demonstrated efficiencies. 

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