Milbank LLP is pleased to announce that Dr. Moritz Lichtenegger has been promoted to partner, effective January 1, 2025, further growing the firm’s presence in Germany and strengthening its antitrust practice.~~Moritz Lichtenegger specializes in German and European competition law. He studied law at the Ruprecht-Karls-University in Heidelberg, the London School of Economics and Political Science and the Ludwig-Maximilians-University in Munich. He also holds a doctorate from the University of Zurich, Switzerland.~~“We are delighted to welcome Moritz to the partnership,” said Alexander Rinne, head of Milbank’s European antitrust & competition law practice. “Moritz’s exceptional expertise in German and European competition law and his strategic approach to solving highly complex legal matters make him a cornerstone of our competition law practice.”~~Steffen Oppenländer, Managing Partner of the Munich office, added: “Moritz has established an excellent reputation in high-stakes merger control cases, cartel proceedings and damages actions as well as in compliance and distribution antitrust law matters. With Moritz joining our partnership, we strengthen both our German and European antitrust practice and our transactional practice. His appointment reflects our commitment to nurturing and advancing talent within our firm. We warmly congratulate Moritz and look forward to continuing our work together.”~~With Moritz Lichtenegger’s appointment, the number of Milbank partners in Germany rises to 20. Globally, the firm elevated 17 attorneys to partner with effect as of January 1, 2025.