Gleiss Lutz’s state aid practice continues to demonstrate measured authority across complex German and EU frameworks. Under Ulrich Soltész’s experienced direction, the team advises federal ministries, state governments and industry actors on subsidy compliance, capital measures, restructurings and transactions, with particular activity in semiconductor mandates arising from the European Chips Act. The group maintains a steady role before the European Commission and courts, supported by Harald Weiß’s broad competition law expertise. Christian Von Köckritz’s longstanding litigation experience further anchors the team’s capacity to assist clients in high-stakes proceedings.
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‘Gleiss Lutz has a very competent, very client-oriented team and in-depth knowledge of all relevant competition law matters. It successfully represented us in a case tried at the General Court and the European Court of Justice.’
- ‘The team composition has remained stable over the years and is perfectly adapted to our needs. The contact persons are clearly defined, and the firm has a clear division of competencies. There is flexibility and short-term availability, if necessary. The advice is provided in very clear and understandable terms. The lawyers have a very professional attitude, and there is always a very friendly atmosphere.’
Kernmandanten
- Apollo Management Holdings L.P.
- Globalfoundries Management Services LLC & Co. KG
Highlight-Mandate
Representing DB Cargo AG in a state aid investigation in a state aid investigation concerning more than EUR 2bn of alleged aid. The investigation went on for 7 years and was concluded on 29 November 2024.
Praxisleitung
Ulrich Soltész
Weitere Kernanwält*innen
Christian von Köckritz; Jacob von Andreae; Marc Ruttloff; Johann Wagner; Harald Weiß; Aylin Hoffs; Lars Kindler; Eva Koch