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Alec Burnside

Global 2026

Dechert LLP

Ranked in 1 practice area

Competition: EU

Belgium

7 years ranked

About

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Practice Areas

Alec Burnside practices in the area of EU competition law, with a particular focus on merger clearances, state aid, cartel defense, and abuse of dominance matters. Over the past three decades, Mr. Burnside has played a key role in cases for leading corporations, global industries and governments on issues arising across a broad spectrum of industries, including consumer products, energy and natural resources, financial services, manufacturing, military, pharmaceuticals, technology, telecommunications, and transport and logistics. He has been based in Brussels continuously since 1989.

Professional Memberships

Associate of the Chartered Institute of Linguists, London

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers Global Guide

Competition: EU - Belgium

Senior Statespeople

Individual Editorial

Alec Burnside is admitted to practice in Brussels and in the UK, with experience dealing both with the EC and with the CMA. His practice spans cartel and abuse of dominance investigations, as well as sector inquiries.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

Alec Burnside knows the law well, knows how to deal with people, knows how to communicate advice. He is a very good all-round competition lawyer.
Competition: EUChambers Global Guide
Alec Burnside is very experienced and well-versed in the field.
Competition: EUChambers Global Guide