Competition Law
Large and medium-sized companies encounter competition law in many aspects of their business. In their dealings and exchanges of sensitive information with competitors, customers and suppliers, they must be sure not infringe the cartel prohibition. Failure to do so can result in heavy fines, considerable reputational damage, civil damages claims, the nullity of contracts and exclusion from public tenders. Companies having a dominant position must also ensure that they do not to abuse their market power.
When companies have plans to engage in mergers, acquisitions or joint ventures, they potentially face the need to obtain merger control and foreign direct investment (FDI) approvals in global jurisdictions. To help you navigate these challenges successfully, our experienced team offers a full range of advisory services in relation to EU and national competition law.

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How we can help
We take a hands-on approach to advising on EU competition law and national competition in our home markets of the Netherlands, Belgium, and Luxembourg. Whether it is assisting companies that are the subject of an investigation into a potential infringement of the cartel prohibition and/or the prohibition of abuse of a dominant position by competition authorities (including a Dawn Raid), or the implementation of compliance programs and distribution schemes, we can provide step by step guidance. The highly efficient process helps to ensure the best outcome possible.
We also offer broad experience in dealing with merger notifications and FDI proceedings, civil Competition Litigation and State Aid advice and proceedings. By teaming up with specialists from our Corporate / M&A, Public & Administrative law, Banking & Finance, Commercial contracts and Corporate tax practices we provide integrated support.
With offices in major financial centres and an extensive international partner network, our services extend far beyond our home markets to provide you with first class advice wherever you do business.
Large and medium-sized companies often encounter competition law and other types of governmental regulation in many aspects of their business. To succeed in the modern world, companies need to navi