Competition Litigation

Thomas Funke leads the antitrust practice at Osborne Clarke. He advises on antitrust litigation, competition compliance, distribution and merger control.

His experience includes cartel damages litigation before the European Court of Justice and the German Supreme Court. Thomas helped secure decisions in Akzo v Commission (T-345/12), and CDC Hydrogen Peroxide (C-352/13). He also represents the European Commission in the E.ON/RWE appeal (T-312/20).

As lead counsel in German and EU cartel cases, Thomas has represented key players from the automotive, energy, banking, and technology sectors. He recently defended a global technology group and an international tour operator in EU antitrust investigations. Thomas also secured expedited German merger clearances for several multibillion-euro life sciences transactions.

Thomas has spoken at the ABA Antitrust Spring Meeting and chaired international competition conferences. He has published extensively on the EU block exemptions, antitrust procedure, energy regulation, internet retailing, vertical restraints, damages litigation, and merger control. He has been recommended by Global Competition Review, Handelsblatt, Wirtschaftswoche or Legal 500 and his team was nominated twice for “JUVE Competition Law Firm of the Year”. Who is Who Legal recognizes him as a “Thought Leader”.

In addition to an IBA diploma in competition law and his German qualification, Thomas earned a certificate from the University of California and a master’s degree from the University of Virginia (LLM), as well as a doctorate in law from Bonn University (Dr jur).

Jessica has a Bachelor’s Degree from McMaster University in Art History, Criticism and Conservation. A seasoned event and marketing manager, she has executed live engagements globally in the legal, technology, financial, not-for-profit and consumer products industries for many of the world’s leading organizations. Prior to joining Cambridge Forums, Jessica worked in conference management, specializing in executive events for C-Suite executives, Board members and VIP clients. A fluid communicator, Jessica utilizes her leadership skills and passion for creating flawless participant experiences as a Forum Director, focusing on programs in private wealth and antitrust. A food & wine aficionado, Jessica is also accredited with the Wine and Spirit Education Trust (WSET) Level 2 Award in Wine & Spirits. When she’s out of the office, Jessica enjoys hot yoga, skiing and travel.