Chambers Review
Allen & Overy boasts a market-leading competition presence in the Netherlands, with a particular focus on advising domestic and international clients on merger clearance mandates, including Phase II investigations. The law firm also represents clients in investigations carried out by the ACM, including on resale price maintenance matters, as well as representing clients in prestigious damages actions. Team members have notable expertise in high-profile state aid matters and assist clients with the competition compliance aspects of sustainability initiatives. It is a popular choice with clients from the aviation and telecommunications sectors.
Work Highlights
- Allen & Overy assisted ZuivelNL with obtaining 'soft comfort' from the ACM for an industry-wide sustainability initiative.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Allen & Overy's ability to put its knowledge of competition law into the right perspective of both market and business aspects is what makes the advice helpful."
"For contentious matters, Allen & Overy is probably the best firm in the country."
"If we were subjected to any investigation related to competition law, we would reach out to Allen & Overy first."
"The team has in-depth knowledge, not only giving advice based on the legal framework, but also through involvement in complex cases with the regulators and experiences in the field."
"The service level and responsiveness of the firm is unparalleled."
"Allen & Overy's ability to put its knowledge of competition law into the right perspective of both market and business aspects is what makes the advice helpful."
"For contentious matters, Allen & Overy is probably the best firm in the country."
"If we were subjected to any investigation related to competition law, we would reach out to Allen & Overy first."
"The team has in-depth knowledge, not only giving advice based on the legal framework, but also through involvement in complex cases with the regulators and experiences in the field."
"The service level and responsiveness of the firm is unparalleled."
Notable Practitioners
Kees Schillemans is widely regarded as one of the leading competition lawyers in the Netherlands. He stands out for his ability to handle the full range of competition matters, advising clients on high-value merger control matters, state aid issues and ACM investigations. He offers further impressive experience in challenges to ACM fines and in follow-on damages proceedings.
"Kees is extremely intelligent and a true authority when it comes to competition law in the Netherlands."
"Kees is a top player in the field. He is accessible, skilled and pragmatic."
"Kees is very good at looking at things from a distance and then giving informed advice and direction."
"He is very knowledgeable and great to work with, providing clear legal advice and workable output."
Yvo de Vries has a particular focus on merger clearance and foreign direct investment matters. He is experienced advising clients on state aid cases and mandates pertaining to ACM sustainability guidelines.
"Yvo de Vries is a good and practical lawyer who has become a trusted adviser that tailors his output to our needs."