A&O Shearman's team earns plaudits for its 'enormous expertise' in the EU and competition law arena. The group's workload takes in complex, multijurisdictional merger control proceedings, cartel cases and abuse of dominance issues. Practice co-head Kees Schillemans has an excellent reputation for being 'the leading expert in the field of competition law litigation', and practice co-head Pieter Huizing brings extensive experience in advising clients in the aviation sector on a range of matters, including antitrust cases and merger control work. Midas Klijsen is a name to note.
EU and competition in Netherlands
A&O Shearman
Praxisleiter:
Kees Schillemans; Pieter Huizing
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Midas Klijsen; Marinus Winters
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‘The practice stands out for its enormous expertise, skilled associates and practicable approach. They are able to quickly get to the bottom of a problem and to understand what needs to be done.’
‘Kees Schillemans pairs great knowledge and experience with a practicable and sound approach. He understands the business, is accessible and is not afraid of mentioning difficulties and complexities for our consideration.’
‘Very knowledgeable of both the legal field and our industry. Highly experienced in relevant cases. Professional.’
Kernmandanten
Korean Air
KLM
PostNL
RTL
Samsung
Korean Air
Delta Air Lines
Scania
Vattenfall
Heijmans
Castleton Commodities International
Boels
ING
Foresco
Open Pass Ltd
Roompot
De Brauw Blackstone Westbroek
De Brauw Blackstone Westbroek's 'world-class' team has an excellent track record in advising on the competition aspects of cross-border M&A deals, merger controls, cartel issues, abuse of dominance and vertical restraint cases are prominent in the group's workload. Practice head Jolling de Pree stands out as 'a senior statesman with a remarkable talent for strategy', and Bart de Rijke is well-placed to assist with domestic and international competition matters. Helen Gornall is very experienced in handling digital-related issues. Stephanie The and Geert Potjewijd are ‘particularly impressive’.
Praxisleiter:
Jolling de Pree
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Machteld de Monchy; Vivian van Weperen; Stephanie The; Bart de Rijke; Helen Gornall; Geert Potjewijd; Arjan Kleinhout
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‘The team is absolutely world-class. If you need the best, this is the firm you go to.’
‘Jolling de Pree is a senior statesman with a remarkable talent for strategy, balancing various legal and non-legal interests and courage to actually advise the company what the best course of action is.’
‘Machteld de Monchy is razor-sharp in court, performs to the highest standards and has the ability to also inspire that in others. Seems to be able to handle a thousand-and-one requests at a time and is a joy to work with.’
Kernmandanten
Achmea
AkzoNobel
AholdDelhaize
American Express
ASML
Booking.com
British Airways
Celanese
D.S. Smith
EQT Partners
Just Eat Takeaway.com
Gasunie
Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
NN Group
PACCAR
DAF Trucks
PON Holdings B.V.
Otis
Rabobank
Royal DSM
Royal Philips
Royal Schiphol Group
Royal VolkerWessels
SHV Group
Nutreco
Stonepeak Infrastructure Partners
TenneT
TomTom
Highlight-Mandate
- Representing Booking.com in litigation relating to price parity clauses.
- Advised AholdDelhaize’s group company Albert Heijn on competition law issues concerning a franchise agreement.
Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer
At Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer, the team is adept at handling the full range of EU and competition law matters. Antitrust cases concerning cross-border transactions and investments are a key area of instruction for the group, and the practice is regularly instructed on complex abuse of dominance proceedings, competition litigation, and proceedings involving damages claims. Global compliance mandates are also prominent in the team's workload. Winfred Knibbeler co-heads the practice with Paul van den Berg; both van den Berg and Onno Brouwer divide their time between the firm’s Amsterdam and Brussels offices.
Praxisleiter:
Winfred Knibbeler; Paul van den Berg
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Onno Brouwer; Alvaro Pliego Selie
Kernmandanten
AB InBev
ABB
Blackstone
British Columbia Investment Management Corporation
Canada Pension Plan Investment Board
General Atlantic
Glencore
Hal Investments
HP Inc
Mars
Meta
Permira
Van Drie Holding B.V.
Visa Europe
Viterra
Vodafone
Ziggo
Highlight-Mandate
- Advising the client and its shareholders on the global merger control and foreign investment regulation aspects of its $34bn merger with Bunge Limited.
- Representing a client in litigation before the European General Court in relation to the newly enacted landmark EU Digital Markets Act (DMA).
- Advising and representing the client in litigation in the Netherlands regarding the Dutch competition authority’s decision on American Express’ ability to charge fees above the EU-regulated cap prescribed by the Interchange Fee Regulation.
Stibbe
At Stibbe, the EU and competition practice is highly regarded for representing prominent clients in a range of complex matters. Under the joint leadership of Rein Wesseling and Jeroen Kortmann, the team is well versed in handling complex merger control work, antitrust issues and FDI matters, to name a few areas of expertise. Litigation forms a core pillar of the practice: Kortmann is well known for advising on contentious antitrust issues, while Branda Katan is often instructed for the defence in complex litigation. Roos Elemans is a key contact for FDI issues, and is well versed in advising on cartel investigations, abuse of dominance claims and cross-border merger control matters. Nima Lorjé joined the group in late 2023, and Stijn de Jong made partner in January 2024.
Praxisleiter:
Rein Wesseling; Jeroen Kortmann
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Branda Katan; Elske Raedts; Stijn de Jong; Frederick Brouwer; Roos Elemans; Nima Lorjé
Kernmandanten
dsm-Firmenich
Rabobank
UBS
KLM
Viatris
Apple
BAT
BumaStemra
HelloFresh
Heineken
Nationale Postcode Loterij
Nederlandse Spoorwegen
Nederlandse Vereniging van Banken
Advantest
VodafoneZiggo
MAN
KKR
Stonepeak
Blackstone
Highlight-Mandate
- Acting for dsm-Firmenich in a cartel investigation into alleged collusion between suppliers.
- Acting for Apple in ongoing proceedings before the ACM and before Dutch Courts in connection to alleged abuse of dominance by Apple.
- Advised Viatris Inc. on the competition aspects of the sale of Viatris’ Over-the-Counter (OTC) business to Cooper Consumer Health.
Brinkhof
The EU and competition team at Brinkhof is 'an absolute powerhouse'. The group fields extensive experience in advising on regulatory and contentious competition law issues, often for clients in the technology space. Digital regulation issues are another key area of instruction for the team. Pepijn van Ginneken has an excellent reputation for being 'one of the leading competition partners in the Dutch legal landscape', and co-heads the department with Quinten Kroes, who focuses on telecoms and technology matters. Remy Chavannes is 'an incredible strategist', and Hanneke Kooijman brings expertise in handling work concerning digital platforms.
Praxisleiter:
Pepijn van Ginneken; Quinten Kroes
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Philine van der Aalst; Remy Chavannes; Boukje van der Maazen; Jan Pot; Hanneke Kooijman
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‘The go-to firm for antitrust litigation.’
‘Pepijn van Ginneken heads the practice and provides knowledgeable, thorough and strategic advice.’
‘This team is unique in their knowledge of special care markets. They have the ability to perfectly understand your situation and the competence to make the difficult law material understandable. Simple, clear, quick, very pleasant and helpful.’
Kernmandanten
X
Heineken
Toshiba
AB Inbev
Diageo
FedEx
Mediahuis
Crédit Agricole
Global Steel Wire
Spotta
Adrestia
Glasdraad
VCR (Dutch Association of Commercial Radio Broadcasters)
Mosadex
Eurofiber
NFZ
Highlight-Mandate
- Acting for Google in a number of collective claim cases, which concern both follow-on as well as stand-alone claims.
- Representing X before the European Commission in relation to its notification under the Digital Markets Act.
- Representing a number of brewery groups, including Heineken, and other large companies in international follow-on damages litigation resulting from the trucks cartel.
Houthoff
Houthoff‘s ‘dedicated’ team is well known for advising on a broad spectrum of complex EU and competition matters, including multi-jurisdictional cartel cases. Practice head Yvo de Vries is an experienced litigator, with established strength in handling complex merger control issues, cartel investigations and state aid matters. Walter van Overbeek and Rick Cornelissen are ‘both authorities in the Dutch automotive industry‘. Victorine Dijkstra and Murat Duman left the firm in December 2023 and January 2024 respectively.
Praxisleiter:
Yvo de Vries
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Walter van Overbeek; Rick Cornelissen; Gerrit Oosterhuis; Jori de Goffau; Lumine van Uden; Eline Groen
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‘Cooperative attitude, quick responses to questions and relevant legal knowledge about key subjects. A dedicated team and a reliable business partner.’
‘Walter van Overbeek and Rick Cornelissen are both authorities in the Dutch automotive industry.’
‘A sophisticated team that provides practical advice in high-stakes, complex transactions. In my opinion, they have a deeper understanding of the law and of international matters than other Dutch firms. They are flexible and creative and offer practical solutions.’
Kernmandanten
Imperial Brands
Nexans
Volvo Trucks
Renault Trucks
Nexperia
EY
TotalEnergies
Cordes & Graefe Gruppe
Bergman Clinics
Shell
TotalEnergies
EBN
Gasunie
Milence
Equipe Zorgbedrijven
VodafoneZiggo
T-Mobile
KPN
Delta Fiber
Cargolux International Airlines
LG Electronics
Kia Nederland
Volvo Car Corporation
Volvo Car Nederland
Bugaboo International
Highlight-Mandate
- Advising Nexans et al. on its defence strategy against cartel damages claims filed by multiple parties, including the Electricity & Water Authority of the Government of Bahrain; Saudi Arabia’s GCC Interconnection Authority; the Kuwait Ministry of Electricity and Water; and the Oman Electricity Transmission Company SAOC.
- Defending Volvo Trucks and Renault Trucks in complex cartel damages cases.
- Representing Imperial Brands in its appeal before the Trade and Industry Appeal Tribunal (CBb) against a record fine of €82m by the ACM on tobacco manufacturers for alleged collusion.
Loyens & Loeff
The ‘excellent’ group at Loyens & Loeff is well versed in assisting with merger control proceedings, abuse of dominance investigations and the competition aspects of cross-jurisdictional transactions. Marc Wiggers has expertise in Dutch and European competition law, and Marc Custers specialises in handling domestic and international state aid matters; the duo co-lead the offering. Robin Struijlaart is very experienced in assisting with merger control cases.
Praxisleiter:
Marc Wiggers; Marc Custers
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Robin Struijlaart; Boyd Wolffers; Robert Fröger
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‘Excellent.’
‘Marc Custers stands by your side through any competition and regulatory process.’
Kernmandanten
Banco Santander
Morgan Stanley
DPG Media
bol.com
BNP Paribas
BAWAG
DIF
Main Capital
EDEKA
Lightspeed
Provast
Vivat
Sun Chemical
Equinor
Aon
Medtronic
Phoenix/Brocacef
Jan Linders
Vesa
NOGAT
NGT
Zilveren Kruis
Zorgverzekeraars Nederland
Unilabs
Novartis
MSD
Lekkerland
Neptune Energy
3i
Amlon
Rendac/Darling Ingredients
Orpea
Cabooter Rail Cargo
CZ
TEVA
AAC
Coolblue
ABN AMRO Participaties
Active Capital Company
Standard Investment
CleanLease
BMI Group/Monier
De Hoop Terneuzen
Van Nieuwpoort Groep
PLUS Retail
VGZ
Menzis
Torqx
Sai Global
Klöckner
Carlyle
Cytek
Aurora
Highlight-Mandate
- Representing DPG in merger control proceedings before the Dutch Competition Authority ACM with regard to its intended acquisition of television broadcaster RTL Nederland from Bertelsmann.
- Advising on an investigation into alleged abuse of dominance by the main marketplace service provider in the Netherlands.
Maverick Advocaten N.V.
Maverick Advocaten N.V.‘s 'extremely focused and determined' team has strong expertise in advising on the full range of competition matters. The 'extraordinary' Martijn van de Hel is well versed in acting for clients in investigations before the ACM and the European Commission. Diederik Schrijvershof is 'an outstanding professional' with an excellent reputation for assisting clients in the agriculture, healthcare, life sciences and transport sectors, while Cyriel Ruers handles market regulation and consumer protection cases. The trio co-head the practice.
Praxisleiter:
Martijn van de Hel; Diederik Schrijvershof; Cyriel Ruers
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Judith Jansen; Leah Peeters; Annabel Kingma
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‘Experts in their field.’
‘A very specialised law firm that is very knowledgeable and thorough on the subject matter. A solid and reliable business partner.’
‘Martijn van de Hel is passionate about competition law. He also has good business sense, making him very involved on the topics we have been working on. Able to explain complex matters in a simple way.’
Kernmandanten
Mediq
Glaspoort
Ingka Investments B.V.
KLM
Royal Schiphol Group
Digital Revolution B.V.
Leids Universitair Medisch Centrum
Vion Farming B.V.
Radboud UMC
Eneco
Chipsoft
Bayer
IMCD
Funda
Decathlon
Solar
Erasmus MC
Lumileds
DPG Media
Waterland
DHL
KWS
Nordian
Oranjewoud
Strukton
Parnassia Groep
Asker
Van Loon Group
Döhler Group
Z-Index
GroentenFruit Huis
Stichting Milieukeur
Nederlandse Vereniging van Ziekenhuizen
Rijk Zwaan
Van Iperen
Highlight-Mandate
- Acting for a large international infrastructure company in an investigation by the European Commission related to an alleged cartel in the synthetic turf sector.
- Assisting Glaspoort with the merger control process for its acquisition of part of the fibre optic telecom infrastructure of DELTA Fiber.
NautaDutilh
The team at NautaDutilh is well known for its expertise in advising clients in a wide range of sectors on regulatory issues in the competition law space, and is equally adept at assisting with the competition aspects of energy projects. State aid issues, merger control matters and follow-on damages claims are other core areas of instruction for the group. Practice head Mauricette Schaufeli is 'an expert in her field'. Philip Malanczuk is very experienced in handling cartel damages actions. Victorine Dijkstra is 'pragmatic and solutions-oriented'. Nima Lorjé left the firm in late 2023.
Praxisleiter:
Mauricette Schaufeli
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Victorine Dijkstra; Evi Mattioli; Philip Malanczuk; David van Ee
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‘The team has a lot of knowledge about the market and the working method of the supervisor.’
‘Mauricette Schaufeli is an expert in her field. Victorine Dijkstra is pragmatic and solutions-oriented.’
‘Mauricette is a very friendly person and stands out for her communication style and presence.’
Kernmandanten
Lufthansa
Dutch State
BlackRock, Inc.
EasyJet
The Carlyle Group
Booking.com
RTL Group
Shell
Naval Group
Keensight Capital
IATA
Otis
Eneco
Rexel
HAL Investments
Vantiva
Sigma Alimentos
Lineage Logistics
a.s.r. / Aegon
Highlight-Mandate
- Acts as counsel to the Dutch State on various competition law and complex state aid matters.
- Assisting RTL Group with the competition aspects of the proposed sale of RTL Nederland Holding and RTL Nederland Media Services to DPG Media.
- Representing Deutsche Lufthansa AG in complex follow-on cartel damages proceedings before the Dutch courts and the European Court of Justice.
Pels Rijcken & Droogleever Fortuijn NV
The highly regarded team at Pels Rijcken & Droogleever Fortuijn NV is co-led by Marleen Botman, who is well known for assisting the Dutch state with EU law issues, and Jotte Mulder, who focuses on handling cartel damages claims and competition litigation. The practice is home to Erik Pijnacker Hordijk, ‘one of the most experienced antitrust lawyers in the Netherlands‘; other key names include Martijn Scheltema and the ‘outstanding‘ Georges Dictus, who advises on state aid cases.
Praxisleiter:
Marleen Botman; Jotte Mulder
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Georges Dictus; Martijn Scheltema; Erik Pijnacker Hordijk
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‘The legal knowledge of Georges Dictus and Martijn Scheltema is outstanding!’
‘Down-to-earth, able to to estimate their clients’ issues and problems, able to weigh when to speed up and when to slow down and able to assess which fights to pick.’
‘Jotte Mulder is very responsive and pragmatic.’
Kernmandanten
Dutch State
Westlake Corporation,
Westlake Germany GmbH & Co. KG
Westlake Vinnolit GmbH & Co. KG
Westlake Vinnolit Holdings GmbH
Heineken
DNB
Royal FloraHolland
Scandinavian Airlines
ArcelorMittal
Mercedes-Benz Group AG
Royal Cosun
EPS
Dutch Competition Authority
City of Amsterdam
City of Rotterdam
City of The Hague
Dutch Emissions Authority
Profile
NRVT
Bureau of Direct Foreign Investments (BTI)
Province of Gelderland
Protix
Republic of Poland
Highlight-Mandate
- Representing ACM in proceedings concerning the EU interchange fees regulation.
- Advising the municipality of Amsterdam about the transition to and implementation of the new system regarding permits for canal-cruise boats in accordance with EU law.
- Acting for Mercedes-Benz Group AG in all pending damage actions before Dutch courts in connection with the decision of the EU Commission of 19 July 2016 regarding the Trucks case.
Van Doorne
The EU and competition offering at Van Doorne is highly regarded for its strength in handling the full range of competition matters, often involving multi-jurisdictional elements. Practice head Sarah Beeston has experience in representing clients before the European Commission and the ACM in a wide spectrum of high-profile, complex issues. Daan Beenders is a key contact for competition litigation; Pim Jansen is 'an extremely smart lawyer'; and Maurits Terlouw is 'extremely intelligent, bright and sharp'. Nina Korstenbroek is particularly capable in vertical restraint cases. Jitske Weber left the firm in October 2023.
Praxisleiter:
Sarah Beeston
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Maurits Terlouw; Nina Korstenbroek; Pim Jansen; Daan Beenders; Gijs Verberne
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‘Sarah Beeston and Maurits Terlouw are excellent to work with in every aspect. They have a high understanding of markets and the client’s commercial realities and at the same time an in-depth legal knowledge and can navigate different authorities and complexities. Most importantly they are both easy to work with, always available and even in demanding projects fun and easy going. Top-class advisors.’
‘Sarah Beeston has great strategic insight and commercial awareness. Working with her and Nina Korstenbroek was a real pleasure.’
‘The team did an excellent job in assuring that we had a tight and aligned legal strategy across the markets. They have proven their ability to navigate us through a complex legal landscape, assuring coordination between all stakeholders involved including demanding owners and executives while never compromising on their legal expertise.’
Kernmandanten
AbbVie
Amsterdam UMC
Gasunie
Vopak
Shell
TotalEnergies
Domino’s Pizza
EasyPark
Eredivisie
Eurostar
LG Electronics
Live Nation
Nimbus
Nuctech
Port of Rotterdam
Highlight-Mandate
- Represented Nuctech in the first dawn raid by the European Commission under the newly adopted Foreign Subsidies Regulation.
- Acted as counsel to EasyPark and its shareholders on merger filing matters concerning the acquisition of Flowbird.
- Acted for Live Nation in an abuse of dominance investigation.
BarentsKrans
BarentsKrans' team's 'in-depth understanding in cartel matters provides for high-level advice'. Practice head Joost Fanoy is very experienced in handling cartel damages litigation, and Sophie Gilliam is well versed in representing clients in cartel investigations. Martijn van Maanen is 'an outstanding strategic litigator' and Tim Raats handles public procurement matters.
Praxisleiter:
Joost Fanoy
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Martijn Van Maanen; Tom Hoyer; Tim Raats; Sophie Gilliam
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‘The team’s in-depth understanding in cartel matters provides for high-level advice. They are either directly engaged in or entirely aware of all the important developments.’
‘Real brainpower and professionalism here. Quick and intelligent answers that take particular circumstances into account.’
‘In-depth knowledge, quality, speed of work and partner availability are all standout attributes of the team.’
Kernmandanten
Interovo Egg Group
Macedonian Thrace Brewery
Claims Funding Europe
Grant & Eisenhofer
Compaxo
KPN
EBS
Global
Bloem Infra
KPMG
Equilib
BMW Nederland
Canon
FincoEnergies
Dell
Nestlé Group
Visma Connect
Chapelton
Wolfson
Oshkosh Defense
Heutink
Equistone
Selecta
Porthos Project
Jeugdformaat
GGZ Noord-Holland-Noord
Pure Development & Wayland Real Estate
Stichting Sint Antonius Ziekenhuis
Dura Vermeer
Ryanair
Securitas
Highlight-Mandate
- Acted for Interovo Egg Group in a cartel investigation into alleged anticompetitive behaviour.
- Assisted KPN with the merger control aspects of a major acquisition in the Dutch telecoms market.
Bird & Bird
The 'very dynamic' team at Bird & Bird has a solid track record in handling a broad spectrum of complex competition matters. Practice head Pauline Kuipers has extensive experience in acting for media, postal and telecoms entities in cases, and Joost van Roosmalen focuses on advising on cartel cases. The 'superb' and 'very dedicated' Janneke Kohlen is a key contact in the department for procurement matters. Tialda Beetstra is well versed in handling energy sector matters.
Praxisleiter:
Pauline Kuipers
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Janneke Kohlen; Tialda Beetstra; Joost van Roosmalen
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‘With great dedication and eagerness, Bird & Bird regularly assists our firm.’
‘Their advice is sharp, exhaustive and to-the-point and they always make time. Compared to other firms, I find Bird & Bird to be very professional, mature yet very approachable, dynamic and imaginative.’
‘The Bird & Bird lawyers I often work with, Janneke Kohlen and Tialda Beetstra, are very much to-the-point.’
Kernmandanten
Odido Netherlands B.V.
Royal PostNL
Epson
Tempur Sealy
PPG
Open Dutch Fiber B.V. (ODF)
Marshall Land Systems Ltd.
Blackboard International B.V.
Corbion N.V.
NLdigital
Salta Holding B.V.
Computrain Opleidingen B.V.
Highlight-Mandate
- Advised Odido on all competition law matters concerning the joint venture between KPN and APG.
- Advised ODF on the competition law aspects of their fibre optic network roll-out.
bureau Brandeis
At bureau Brandeis, the team's workload includes appearing for the defence in dawn raid cases, advising on distribution matters, state aid cases, and a wide range of regulatory matters. Bas Braeken, who spearheads the practice, is 'an experienced and well-known attorney at law in this field'. Jade Versteeg handles merger notifications, cartel cases and abuse of dominance matters. Hans Bousie left the firm in May 2024.
Praxisleiter:
Bas Braeken
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Lara Elzas; Jade Versteeg
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‘The team is constructive and very knowledgeable in what can be done within the framework of competition compliance and sustainability objectives.’
‘Bas Braeken is an experienced and well-known attorney at law in this field.’
‘Bas Braeken has a very hands-on way of working and is is thorough and speaks on the technical in a way that is also understandable for clients.’
Kernmandanten
ENGIE
Bastion Hotels
Cleary Gottlieb
Prijsvrij.nl
AGU
European Elite Athletes Association
Multi Tank Card
Bosch Siemens Household Appliances
TIX.nl
Dutch Travel Alliance
Netherlands Online Gambling Association
Axeco
VakantieDiscounter
Youfone
Maxeda
Burando
IDH
Noordhoff Publishers
Koninklijke Boom Publishers
Sendcloud
TUI
CAI Harderwijk
Evidensia
Pro Agent
De Bijenkorf
Vierhouten Pallets
De With Pallets
Cooper
Vemedia
Axelera
Tony Chocolonely
Howards Home
Zuiver
Crowell & Moring/Verduyn
Highlight-Mandate
- Assisting Youfone in the second-phase investigation of the Dutch Authority for Consumers and Markets into its acquisition by KPN.
- Acted for third parties in the appeal lodged by the International Skating Union (ISU) with the General Court in Luxembourg against the Commission’s decision prohibiting the ISU’s eligibility rules.
- Assisted Vierhouten Palletindustrie B.V. & De With Pallets B.V. in the second-phase investigation by the ACM into the merger of with Foresco.
CMS
The EU and competition offering at CMS is well-equipped to advise on cross-border and domestic merger filing matters before the European Commission and the ACM. Practice head Edmon Oude Elferink divides his time between the firm's Amsterdam and Brussels offices, and is well known for advising on the competition aspects of complex transactions, including M&A. Annemieke Hazelhoff's workload includes state aid, merger control and abuse of dominance cases. The team was bolstered by the arrival of the ‘outstanding’ Murat Duman in January 2024.
Praxisleiter:
Edmon Oude Elferink
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Murat Duman; Annemieke Hazelhoff; Petra Heemskerk
Referenzen
‘A great team with excellent attorneys in the field of competition and procurement. What sets this team apart from other law firms is that certain attorneys have excellent knowledge about certain sectors, such as transport and healthcare.’
‘Murat Duman is outstanding. A real talent. Patient, to the point and very smart. I think his clients love the fact that he never loses sight of practical matters. He also has a critical approach, which is a great characteristic because it keeps everyone around him sharp.’
‘Murat Duman has excellent knowledge of the healthcare sector, which is key to providing clients with great competition law advice. An excellent, excellent attorney.’
Kernmandanten
All Nippon Airways (ANA)
ABB
Coca-Cola Europacific Partners
Brenntag
Hill International
Diageo
AEB
Kubota Kverneland
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries
Carl Zeiss
Dentsu
Pon Group
Louwman Group
VolkerWessels
Den Ouden Groep
BAM Groep
Indaver
BTG
Dyckerhoff
Bios Groep
Allego
Highlight-Mandate
- Advised Carl Zeiss on the competition aspects of the €1bn acquisition of D.O.R.C.
- Advised ABB on the competition aspects of the acquisition of the shipping business of DTN.
- Represented All Nippon Airlines (ANA) in cartel damage proceedings.
Dentons
Dentons' team has 'an impressive knowledge of EU competition law'. The group's workload includes matters regarding state aid, FDI and public procurement as well as merger control, market investigations and abuse of dominance cases. Marc Kuijper earns plaudits for being ‘one of the best in his field', and co-heads the practice with Bram Braat, who is well versed in advising on private enforcement issues.
Praxisleiter:
Marc Kuijper; Bram Braat
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Suayip Öksüz; Michel Deckers; Marc Elshof; Anouk Rosielle; Denise Coumans
Referenzen
‘The Dentons team has an impressive knowledge of EU competition law. They are able to transfer their knowledge into accessible and to-the-point advice. They really stand out when it comes to questions of competition law and litigation in that field. They are friendly, approachable and responsive. I wouldn’t want another team to work with.’
‘Marc Kuijper is one of the best I know in his field. Always available to confer with, fully aware of all developments in his field and a humorous, approachable person. I would recommend him to anyone without a doubt.’
‘The team is top-notch. It is very hands-on, accessible and very clever.’
Kernmandanten
McCain
Japan Airlines
FMN
Itautec
Nutrinova
Vestel
Ultramar
Duisburger Hafen
STEF
Stichting De Glazen Lift
Daimler
Solidaridad
Superunie
Battery Ventures
Samskip
Village Farms
Plus Supermarkten
Noot Personenvervoer
Ricardo Rail
Data & Insights Network
Highlight-Mandate
- Represented three large Brazilian electronic appliances manufacturers in proceedings concerning a multi-million euro compensation claim for damages arising from cartel issues.
Kennedy Van der Laan
Kennedy Van der Laan‘s 'dynamic' and 'client-focused' team fields extensive experience in advising on investigations, enforcement and compliance issues in the competition law space, with noted expertise in the banking and finance sector. The practice is jointly led by the triumvirate of Annemieke van der Beek, Martijn van Bemmel, who handles abuse of dominance, merger control and state aid matters, and the 'sharp advisor' Martine de Koning. Jelle Blom assists with the competition aspects of international trade cases.
Praxisleiter:
Annemieke van der Beek; Martijn van Bemmel; Martine de Koning
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Jelle Blom
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‘They are very involved with the client, their business developments and the general landscape, and are keen on getting the information needed to provide the best advice. Their approach on setting up a strategic consultation every so often is an approach that I would say is new and relevant for our cooperation.’
‘They have broad knowledge not only of their specific field of expertise in law, but also of the client’s business and the landscape in which the client operates.’
‘We have a fantastic contact with Martine de Koning, who supports us with her knowledge and is always available to react or suggest good approaches to situations.’
Kernmandanten
Stichting Right to Consumer Justice (RCJ)
EPI
Nike
Converse
Union Cyclist Internationale (UCI)
Cyclistes Professionnels Associés (CPA)
ING
Rabobank
ABN Amro
NVB
Dutch Banking Association
Currence
Betaalvereniging
Dutch Payments Association
ICS (International Card Services)
VNAB
Port of Amsterdam
VECOZO
Geldmaat
Schiphol Airport
Marriott and Starwood
Taylor Wessing LLP
Taylor Wessing‘s ‘outstanding and broad’ practice is well regarded for its solid track record in advising on the competition aspects of cross-jurisdictional transactions, abuse of dominance cases, merger control issues and cartel matters, to name a few areas. Practice head Bram Nijhof is 'a real fighter and a very good litigator', who works divides his time between the firm's Brussels and Eindhoven offices. Counsel Nick Strous is a name to note.
Praxisleiter:
Bram Nijhof
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Nick Strous
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‘Bram Nijhof has been an invaluable asset throughout the entire tender process, expertly driving the legal claim with his knowledge, strategic insight, and deep understanding.’
‘Bram Nijhof is excellent in his field of work and always on top of news and developments. He brings these actively to my attention. Bram is also an approachable person examines the client’s needs and then responds to them. As a result, he is able to come up with practical solutions that helps me and the organisation forward. He can give a straightforward answer on the phone, but can also provide detailed but accessible written advice.’
‘Bram Nijhof is a real fighter and a very good litigator. He knows to choose his battles, knows the facts and the law and how to apply them to make his points. He is pleasant as a person too.’
Kernmandanten
RM (Netherlands) 1
De Vos Diensten
Cycling Service
DELA
Acolad Netherlands
Stichting ROC Summa College
Knaap Bikes
AMCS
BlueXPRT
Avesqo
Inspire Medical Systems Europe
Lidl Nederland
Negen
Visymo
Eco Fuels
Ericsson
GO Green
Vista College
D2L
Egeniq
RSM Netherlands
Highlight-Mandate
- Assisted Acolad with matters concerning six major procurement contracts.
AKD
The competition team at AKD has a solid track record in handling the competition aspects of commercial matters, and regularly assists clients in a broad range of sectors, from automotive and transport to healthcare and life sciences, on a broad spectrum of competition issues. The practice is co-led by Pieter Kuypers and the 'extremely pragmatic' Joost Houdijk; the duo divide their time between the Brussels and Amsterdam offices.
Praxisleiter:
Pieter Kuypers; Joost Houdijk
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Nikee Groot; Koen Platteau
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‘Very efficient and accurate.’
‘Joost is extremely pragmatic and concrete in answering our questions. This makes the cooperation very fruitful.’
‘The team we work with are professionals with extensive knowledge in their field of expertise.’
Kernmandanten
ProRail B.V.
VINCI Energies Netherlands B.V.
De Hoge Dennen Capital SHI
Achmea
Erasmus Medical Center
Maasstad Medical Center
TransAtlantis
Mediaproduccion SLU
Province of Limburg
Thermo Fisher
Eurofins
Highlight-Mandate
- Advising the client on ACM merger control proceedings regarding the establishment of a joint venture with Matrans Rotterdam Terminal.
Baker McKenzie
At Baker McKenzie, Frank Kroes is very experienced in advising on contentious competition matters involving damages claims; he co-heads the practice with Frans Muller, who is well versed in handling compliance cases, merger control, cartel investigations and antitrust matters. Derk Christiaans has ‘great analytical skills‘, and advises across a wide range of competition and regulatory issues, with a particular focus on compliance matters.
Praxisleiter:
Frank Kroes; Frans Muller
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Derk Christiaans
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‘An international team of experts that cooperate well and provide clear and fast legal advice across jurisdictions. They have good knowledge of customers’ businesses and needs. They anticipate new developments that might impact our business and help us to navigate through the ever-changing legal landscape of trade law.’
‘We work a lot with Derk Christaans. He stands out in many different areas. His communication skills are great, he is able to provide clear and simple advice on complicated matters. He also has great analytical skills, knowledge of customers’ business and needs, works fast and is available.’
‘The competition team helped us navigate the new Dutch FDI regime with great competence and in-depth knowledge.’
Kernmandanten
Nouryon
Nobian
Legrand
Abbott Laboratories
Accenture
Barclays
FSN Capital
Nordic Capital
Sika
Hitachi Transport System
Egeria
Merck & Co.
Nike
Mitsubishi
Royal De Heus
Shell
Highlight-Mandate
- Assisted Legrand with securing unconditional Phase I clearance merger control proceedings before ACM, concerning the client’s acquisition of Enovation.
- Acting as counsel to Nouryon on a variety of competition law matters, including antitrust compliance issues concerning commercial agreements and merger control matters.
- Advising Nobian on a variety of competition law matters, including antitrust compliance issues concerning commercial agreements and merger control matters.
Banning NV
The EU and competition practice at Banning NV is well versed in handling a wide range of competition matters. Vertical restraint issues are a key area of strength, and the group has particular focus on advising clients in the postal sector on distribution issues. The 'knowledgeable, responsive, and pragmatic' Minos van Joolingen heads the practice.
Praxisleiter:
Minos van Joolingen
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Sophia Witkamper; Floortje Eijdems; Martijn Jongmans
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‘Very involved, professional and accessible as well as transparent, passionate and enthusiastic. True commitment and a results-oriented approach.’
‘Banning is a very good firm where the lawyers are very thoughtful. They work practically, are very knowledgeable and pragmatic. It is our preferred firm because of its pragmatic attitude.’
‘I work on several competition law cases with Minos Van Joolingen who I recommend regularly to clients of ours. He is knowledgeable, responsive, and pragmatic.’
Kernmandanten
Barentz
Betonhuis
Cement&Betoncentrum
Curtec
HAK
MAM Baby
Manuchar
Mobiliteitscentrum Regio West-Brabant Flex West Brabant
Trimble
Vanderlande
Warmte Koude Panningen
Warmtenet Zuid-Limburg
ZLTO1
AGC
Agrifirm
Amacom
Belron Netherlands
BMN (Bouwmaterialen Nederland)
BOVAG trade association automotive industry
Dutch chamber of commerce
Dealer council Audi Volkswagen Seat Skoda
Dealer council Citroën / DS
Dealer council Peugeot
Dealer council Opel
Dealer council Faldon
Dealer council Jaguar Land Rover
Dealer council Renault
DHL
Dutch importer of Airways
Electrolux
European dealer council Jaguar Land Rover
European Dealer council
Heras
Hunkemöller International
McCain
Perfetti van Melle
Ricoh group
Udea
Ekoplaza
Van Wijnen Group
Vespa Piaggio
Zero Motorcycles
Highlight-Mandate
- Advising Perfetti Van Melle on a wide range of competition law issues in connection with the international distribution of its products.
- Advising global parcel delivery company DHL on legislative changes, both at EU and national level.
- Acting for the Dealer councils of Opel and Peugeot/Citroën in the Netherlands and all dealers involved in ongoing proceedings concerning the allegations brought by Stichting Diesel Emissions Justice and Stichting Car Claim towards the manufacturers, importers and dealers seeking to obtain compensation for customers allegedly affected by “dieselgate”.
DLA Piper
The team at DLA Piper is well placed to advise on a broad range of EU and competition law matters. Key areas of instruction include investigations, dawn raids, state aid and public procurement issues, and the group is also sought after for its expertise in handling cartel defence work and sanctions cases. Léon Korsten heads up the practice.
Praxisleiter:
Léon Korsten
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Martijn van Wanrooij; Richard van Schaik; Joost Haans
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‘A great team, proactive and well-informed. A strong ability to advise with client interests and restrictions in mind.’
‘Martijn van Wanrooij is well-informed, proactive and gives the appropriate level of support, which is important for us.’
‘Richard van Schaik is entrepreneurial and interested and proactive in new developments in his area of expertise.’
Kernmandanten
Afvalsturing Friesland
Anteryon International
Arcadis
Ashland
Ausnutria
Ballast Nedam
Bristol Mayer Squibb
Bayer
Biogen
BPost
Danone
EMK Capital
ForFarmers
Lely
Philips
Simon & Schuster
Vertex
Highlight-Mandate
- Representing Simon & Schuster in Dutch merger proceedings to obtain clearance for its acquisition of Veen Bosch & Keuning.
Greenberg Traurig LLP
Greenberg Traurig LLP’s team is sought after for its strength in handling a broad spectrum of EU and competition issues. Practice head Robert Hardy has ‘a wealth of expertise and experience in antitrust and competition law‘, and acts for clients in merger control cases and foreign investment review matters. Hans Urlus and Ellen De Jong-Van Den Bogaard are key practitioners to note.
Praxisleiter:
Robert Hardy
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Ellen de Jong Van-Den Bogaard; Hans Urlus
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‘Robert Hardy is a stand-out practitioner at Greenberg Traurig.’
‘Robert Hardy has a sharp legal mind, can analyse and explain complex legal issues in a clear and simple way and has a wealth of expertise and experience in antitrust and competition law.’
‘A strong and well-rounded EU and competition practice in the Netherlands.’
Kernmandanten
Allianz
Neptune Energy
Volkswagen Financial Services
HVG Law LLP
HVG Law LLP's EU and competition practice advises on the competition law aspects of intended company mergers and distributions of products across Europe, to name a couple of areas of instruction. Misha lutje Beerenbroek heads up the practice, in which Wouter Jans is a key contact.
Praxisleiter:
Misha lutje Beerenbroek
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Wouter Jans
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‘Misha has advised us for over twenty years regarding European distribution agreements and related complex questions.’
‘Misha offers practical examples of previous cases and offers multiple solutions to handle matters. Wouter is a smart lawyer and is very responsive.’
Kernmandanten
REMONDIS
Currence
Xiaomi
EY Assurance
Hitachi Construction Machinery Europe
Mitsubishi Logisnext
OV9292
Nichirei
Kawasaki Motors Europe
Fonterra
Novomatic
EyeCare Group
Eurofins Clinical Diagnostics
General Logistics Systems (GLS)
Harvest House
Greenchoice
Bluewater
European Boating Industry (EBI)
AgroCare
Coca-Cola Hellenic Bottling Company
Inflexxion
Spliethoff
Topcon Medical
C.H. Robinson
Highlight-Mandate
- Advised AgroCare on the intended merger with CombiVliet.
- Advised Hitachi Construction Machinery on the design and implementation of its pan-European distribution network in the EU.
- Advised EBI on the competition law aspects of developing an environmental footprint standard for the boating industry in collaboration with European boat manufacturers and national industry associations.