Competition law and digitalisation

Digitalisation is triggering fundamental changes across the economy. It enables data-driven, innovative business models while also transforming traditional sectors. Platforms and digital gatekeepers pose new challenges for competition law.

By enacting an amendment to the Act against Restraints of Competition (GWB Digitalisation Act), the German parliament has adapted competition law to meet these challenges. The central element of digital competition law is a modernisation of abuse control across large digital platforms. New rights of access to data under competition law are aimed at safeguarding and fuelling competition in digital markets. 

At EU level, the Digital Markets Act (DMA) was passed in July 2022 to ensure fairness in digital markets and open them up to competition. Digital gatekeepers must adhere to strict dos and don'ts for their core platform services, including data use, relationships with third-party providers, how they structure their services and in terms of granting access to services. The EU is thus a frontrunner worldwide in regulating large online platforms. 

Our experts can advise you on all competition law issues surrounding the digital economy. Our team would be pleased to assist with a legal assessment of your business model and work with you to develop customised solutions.

Competition law and the green economy transformation

We have the expertise and farsightedness to provide legal support for green transformation of the economy / your sustainability initiatives. We can support you across all your projects through our comprehensive expertise in state aid law, distribution-related competition law, merger control and the structuring of alliances in compliance with competition law.