Fabian Ast
Fabian provides advice on all aspects of German and EU competition law.
Fabian's practice focuses on cartel and damages proceedings as well as on conducting antitrust audits and compliance programs. He also advises clients on the implementation and adaptation of distribution systems.
Expertise
Antitrust & Competition LawFabian Ast is ranked as „one to watch 2025“ in the field of antitrust law.
Best Lawyers, Handelsblatt
Work highlights
- Advising German and international companies in the course of cartel proceedings before the German Federal Cartel Office and the European Commission as well as the courts of appeal
- Advising various clients on cartel damages proceedings before German civil courts
- Advising various clients from the industry and the service sector on conducting internal antitrust audits and setting up compliance systems
- Advising various clients on distribution law topics, including the drafting of distribution and supply contracts
Publications
- "Geldbußenermittlung nach Unternehmensübernahmen", NZKart 2024, 433 ff. (with Hans-Joachim Hellmann)
Education & Engagement
- Member of Studienvereinigung Kartellrecht e.V.
Education
- Heidelberg University