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What the Team is Known For

A&O Shearman boasts a market-leading competition presence in the Netherlands, with a particular specialism in merger clearance work, including complex phase II investigations. The law firm also exhibits expertise in mandates connected with state aid and the Foreign Subsidies Regime. It is a popular choice with clients from the aviation and energy sectors. The team offers further expertise in behavioural matters, representing clients in cartel investigations, as well as acting on appeals against fines and high-profile follow-on damages actions.

Work Highlights

  • A&O Shearman’s Amsterdam and Brussels offices assisted Korean Air in obtaining conditional clearance for its acquisition of Asiana Airlines, which included a phase II investigation by the European Commission.

Strengths

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A&O Shearman has highly competitive lawyers and professional problem-solving ability. The team works so hard and figures out every way to resolve issues.

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A&O Shearman boasts very talented partners and enthusiastic, diligent associates - beautiful teamwork.

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A&O Shearman is very client oriented and has a good feel for the industry it is serving.

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A&O Shearman has an in-depth knowledge of competition law. The team is hands-on and very nice to work with.

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The availability of different expertise at A&O Shearman allows for a multi-disciplinary approach.

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Notable Practitioners

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Kees Schillemans
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Kees Schillemans
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Kees Schillemans stands out for his broad competition law practice. He is particularly active in high-value merger clearance filings, including complex phase II investigations and FSR mandates. He has further expertise in behavioural cases concerning novel theories of harm, appeals against fines and damages actions.

Kees Schillemans can point out the key problem or solution and explain this in a simple way, making complicated matters simple.

Kees Schillemans is an extremely experienced, intelligent competition partner. He is definitely one of the big names in the Netherlands.

Kees Schillemans is pragmatic, understands our business and knows what's important for us.

Kees Schillemans has profound knowledge, and is accessible and pleasant to work with.

Kees Schillemans' analysis is spot-on and he has very good business sense.

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