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Competition/European Law - Netherlands

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What the Team is Known For

A&O Shearman covers a range of competition law topics, often advising on high-value merger control filings. The law firm further represents clients in investigations into possible anti-competitive behaviour, as well as in challenges to authority decisions and follow-on damages actions.

Work Highlights

  • A&O Shearman assisted RTL Group with the phase II investigation into its proposed acquisition by DPG Media.

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Notable Practitioners

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Kees Schillemans
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Kees Schillemans
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Kees Schillemans is highly regarded for his work on merger control filings, including those requiring a phase II investigation. He also acts for clients on challenges to merger clearance decisions and appeals against fines, as well as representing them in ACM decisions and follow-on damages actions.

Kees Schillemans is one of the leading competition lawyers in the Netherlands. He is top of our list to engage, because he is very pragmatic and quick.

Kees Schillemans is one of the top competition lawyers in the Netherlands.

We appreciate his in-depth knowledge, ability to quickly come to the core of the issue at stake and his practical mindset.

In terms of case strategy and knowing the law and how to apply it for his client, he is very good.

Kees Schillemans is one of the best competition lawyers I've ever worked with; he is fantastic.

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