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What the Team is Known For

The firm benefits from a long-established domestic Belgian practice that targets sophisticated competition law mandates investigated by the Belgian Competition Authority. It advises on the notification of Belgian mergers or joint ventures, and it defends clients in BCA cartel investigations. The lawyers have also acted on EU cartel investigations and appeals against significant fines, as well as representing clients in follow-on damages actions. The Brussels team handles European or global transactions that trigger EU merger notifications, serving a broad client list that includes Middle Eastern oil and gas companies, as well as global financial services and investment firms.

Work Highlights

  • A&O Shearman advised ExxonMobil on the EC merger control aspects of the sale of its controlling stake in Adriatic LNG.

Strengths

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The team at A&O Shearman is very business-oriented. The lawyers are highly reactive and offer high-value added services to their clients.

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The team has strong technical skills and offers good communication with the client.

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A&O Shearman's team has the ability to quickly assess situations and provide concise, actionable recommendations.

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The lawyers at A&O Shearman are extremely knowledgeable and are able to handle complex analysis in a timely matter.

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A&O Shearman's commercial sensibility, combined with technical excellence, makes the law firm a valuable partner on complex cross-border regulatory matters.

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Notable Practitioners

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Dirk Arts
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Dirk Arts
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Dirk Arts leads the firm's key domestic competition law work and has a strong reputation for handling merger filings and antitrust investigations before the BCA. He also attracts attention for assisting clients with merger matters and allegations of anti-competitive behaviour that are investigated by the EC, while his broader behavioural practice includes advice on appeals against cartel decisions and subsequent follow-on damages actions.

It is a true pleasure to work with Dirk Arts. He has very strong expertise, is able to keep a view on the bigger picture, and is very client-oriented.

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