Ashurst strengthens German antitrust practice in Frankfurt with partner hire
05 January 2026
Global law firm Ashurst announces the appointment of Sergej Bräuer as partner in the Antitrust, Regulatory & Trade practice, based in Frankfurt, as the firm continues to grow both its German and international antitrust and competition law offerings.
Sergej has many years of experience advising on all aspects of antitrust and competition law as well as foreign investment control. He has successfully advised numerous clients in complex merger control proceedings, including the coordination of global filings, and in cartel damages actions. A particular focus of his practice is on cartel investigations and proceedings, compliance management, and the structuring of complex distribution systems and cooperation agreements.
Commenting, Denis Fosselard, EMEA Head of Antitrust, Regulatory & Trade at Ashurst, said: "We are delighted to welcome Sergej to the team. His deep experience in transactional competition and regulatory advice, especially in the financial, technology and energy & infra sectors, complements our global practice and enhances our ability to serve clients in complex, high-volume cross-border matters. His insight and private equity / funds experience will also be a valuable addition to our line-up as we continue to invest in our European corporate practice.”
Anne Grewlich and Tobias Krug, Office Managing Partners in Frankfurt, comment: “With Sergej Bräuer, we are gaining a recognised expert who will play a key role in further developing our antitrust and competition practice. His international experience and outstanding advisory skills are a significant asset for our clients and underscore our ambition to be future-oriented and top-tier in this area of law. We are delighted to welcome him to the firm.”
Sergej Bräuer adds: “I am very pleased to be joining Ashurst as a partner. I look forward to working with my new colleagues to further grow the antitrust practice as we continue to support clients in navigating an increasingly complex regulatory environment.”
