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AKD enters the rankings this year on the back of strong feedback from commentators. The law firm is particularly active in competition compliance mandates. It additionally acts on behavioural investigations and merger control filings. The team has further experience in public procurement mandates. Team members divide their time between the firm's offices in Brussels and the Netherlands.
AKD assisted TransAtlantic Funding with a damages claim following the European Commission's 'Trucks Cartel' decision.
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It is an experienced team with strong individuals.
The team is very fast, creative and knowledgeable.
The firm has a practical approach, without giving overly detailed advice. The lawyers are hands-on, easy reachable and provide fast support.
We appreciate the fact that the lawyers can promptly help us in urgent matters and not only have the required legal knowledge, but also substantial knowledge about our line of business.
We received assistance on very short notice and the result was exactly what we needed - practical, useful and commercially-sound advice.
It is an experienced team with strong individuals.
The team is very fast, creative and knowledgeable.
The firm has a practical approach, without giving overly detailed advice. The lawyers are hands-on, easy reachable and provide fast support.
We appreciate the fact that the lawyers can promptly help us in urgent matters and not only have the required legal knowledge, but also substantial knowledge about our line of business.
We received assistance on very short notice and the result was exactly what we needed - practical, useful and commercially-sound advice.
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Joost Houdijk assists clients with merger clearance mandates and cartel investigations. He is particularly active in competition law compliance matters, often in regard to distribution policies.
Joost Houdijk always respects the set timings and is a good communicator, which makes it easier to translate legal language into commercial language.
Joost Houdijk is a very strong adviser, and looks at cases from various angles with a good understanding of the business.
Joost Houdijk knows what he is talking about and is able to translate complex matters into clear language and clear advice. He is easily accessible and a nice person to work with.
I always find Joost Houdijk very approachable. He is a down-to-earth guy, very clear in his communication - with a pragmatic, commercial mindset.
Joost Houdijk is a very knowledgeable lawyer in his field of practice, and he never fails to handle very complex matters by giving us creative solutions and the answers we need.
Dividing his time between AKD's offices in Brussels and Amsterdam, Pieter Kuypers frequently represents clients in private enforcement actions before the Dutch courts, and in challenges to ACM decisions.