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Baker Botts L.L.P.

Competition: EU

Global Guide 2026 : Belgium

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Baker Botts L.L.P.

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Baker Botts’ offers one of the most highly regarded competition law practices among global law firms. The team advises clients on complex European and international competition matters and represents them before the European Commission, the General Court, and the Court of Justice of the European Union, as well as national competition authorities and courts across EU Member States and beyond. Brussels lawyers play a central role in many of the firm’s core industry areas, including energy and natural resources, shipping and ports, and media and technology. The team is a leader in multi billion dollar merger clearance matters, handling high stakes European competition issues at the highest levels, and also conducts internal audits and helps clients develop and implement robust compliance programs.

To learn more about our practice, visit:

https://www.bakerbotts.com/services/practice-areas/antitrust-and-competition-law/eu-competition-law

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Competition: EU - Belgium

Band 3

What the Team is Known For

Baker Botts acts for a number of clients from the TMT, energy and transport industries. It represents clients in EC cartel or abuse of dominance investigations. The law firm defends companies in private enforcement actions and has experience acting on the claimant side of follow-on claims. The Brussels team is also a key component in the firm's global merger control practice and is well-versed in assisting notifying parties as well as interveners.

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Work Highlights

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  • Baker Botts represented FedEx in a follow-on litigation regarding damages incurred as a result of the truck manufacturer's cartel.

Strengths

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  • Baker Botts' team is super responsive, has quick turnaround times and is really practical.

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  • Baker Botts's team is both knowledgeable and available.

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  • Baker Botts' team has the ability to listen and work closely with clients and all other advisors. Also, the lawyers are approachable, pragmatic, hands-on, and have a strong team spirit.

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  • Baker Botts is very well integrated with the client and does a superb job taking a broader perspective on the client's needs and situation.

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  • Baker Botts' team offers really sharp and well-researched advice delivered in a client-friendly way.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Catriona Hatton
    Catriona Hatton

    Catriona Hatton

    Catriona Hatton leads the Brussels team and is best known for her work in global merger clearance filings, especially in the TMT sector.

    • Catriona Hatton combines vast experience with keen interest and the right level of humility to properly understand the intricacies of the markets she is assessing.

      Competition: EU respondentGlobal

    • Catriona Hatton is a practical and commercial lawyer.

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  • Paul Lugard
    Paul Lugard

    Paul Lugard

    Paul Lugard attracts attention for his work on Article 101 and 102 TFEU investigations and merger clearance mandates. He counts important technology companies among his client list.

    • Paul Lugard is excellent and is a fantastic lawyer.

      Competition: EU respondentGlobal
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  • Matthew Levitt
    Matthew Levitt

    Matthew Levitt

    Matthew Levitt has defended major companies in EU cartel investigations in various sectors, including shipping and technology. He also has experience advising on block exemption regulations, abuse of dominance cases and merger clearance filings. Qualified in England and Wales, he additionally assists clients with damages actions, antitrust investigations and mergers before the CMA and the CAT.

    • Matthew Levitt is experienced, knowledgeable and thorough in his advice.

      Competition: EU respondentGlobal
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