Latham Bolsters Antitrust and Competition Practice in Germany

The addition of Dr. Tilman Kuhn upholds Latham's legacy of cutting-edge legal excellence across its global platform.

DÜSSELDORF, Germany, April 30, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Latham & Watkins LLP is pleased to announce that Dr. Tilman Kuhn will join the Düsseldorf office as a partner in its Antitrust & Competition Practice, and a member of the Litigation & Trial department. Dr. Kuhn is widely recognized as one of Germany's leading antitrust lawyers, bringing extensive international experience across multiple jurisdictions to the firm.

Dr. Kuhn advises on a wide range of antitrust matters, including cartel matters, conduct investigations, civil litigation as well as merger control and FDI reviews. His expertise spans key industries such as oil & gas/chemicals, pharmaceuticals, consumer products, automotive, and technology.

"Tilman is highly regarded for the top-notch quality of his advice, creativity and commercial approach, making him a highly sought-after advocate and solutions provider," said Michael Egge, Global Chair of Latham's Antitrust & Competition practice. "His arrival reinforces our dedication to excellence in Antitrust & Competition, and we're excited to see the impact Tilman will have on our clients and global platform."

Latham's Antitrust & Competition practice is internationally acclaimed for its exceptional multi-disciplinary expertise and unwavering excellence. Recently, the firm was distinguished as one of the leading competition practices worldwide by the Global Competition Review (GCR), securing a top-two ranking across all antitrust categories, including merger control, cartel, non-cartel, and litigation. This year proudly marks Latham's 17th consecutive inclusion in GCR's Global Elite ranking.

"We're thrilled to welcome Tilman to the firm," said Burc Hesse, Office Managing Partner in Germany. "His market reputation speaks positively to his leadership, work ethic, and entrepreneurialism, which aligns perfectly for Latham's global platform. His addition reinforces our position as a leader in the antitrust and competition arena."

"We're delighted to have Tilman join our team," said Max Hauser, Deputy Office Managing Partner in Germany. "We've gotten to know Tilman as a proven leader whose technical skills, personality, and business acumen make him an exceptional fit for our firm. We are confident that his expertise will greatly contribute to our continued success and growth."

"I am excited to join Latham's outstanding team of antitrust lawyers, who are strategically positioned across continents," said Dr. Tilman Kuhn. "As part of this exceptional team, I look forward to advising clients on their most complex antitrust issues, while leveraging, and continuing to support the growth of Latham's enviable global platform."

Dr. Kuhn joins from White & Case. He holds an LLM from the University of Amsterdam in 2001 and received his Dr. jur from the University of Cologne in 2005.

NOTES TO EDITORS

Latham & Watkins operates worldwide as a limited liability partnership organized under the laws of the State of Delaware (USA) with affiliated limited liability partnerships conducting the practice in France, Hong Kong, Italy, Singapore, and the United Kingdom and as an affiliated partnership conducting the practice in Japan. Latham & Watkins operates in Israel through a limited liability company, in South Korea as a Foreign Legal Consultant Office, and in Saudi Arabia through a limited liability company.

CONTACTS

Michael Egge, Global Chair, Antitrust & Competition Practice, +1.202.637.2285

Burc Hesse, Germany Office Managing Partner, +49.151.16311760

Max Hauser, Germany Deputy Office Managing Partner, +49.176.24432535

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