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Competition: EU - Belgium

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Band 3

What the Team is Known For

Baker McKenzie is often selected to handle merger filings in support of high-value transactions that are notifiable both to the EU and to numerous competition authorities worldwide. It has handled standout transactions on behalf of clients from the TMT, consumer goods and life sciences sectors. The law firm is adept in advising clients on sector inquiries, issues around selective distribution networks as well as vertical block exemption regulations. The team also has a notable state aid practice that includes compliance mandates for public bodies and CJEU appeals against EC findings of illegal state aid. Baker McKenzie equally boasts strength in abuse of dominance investigations before the EC.

Work Highlights

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  • Baker McKenzie represented Global Blue in abuse of dominance proceedings before the European Commission.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Nina Niejahr
3
Band 3

Dual-qualified in Belgium and Germany, Nina Niejahr has a busy state aid practice that includes representing clients in appeals against state aid decisions, as well as advising on the approval of state aid filings, particularly following the COVID-19 pandemic.

Nina is a great lawyer with a good ability to grasp issues and translate complex matters into a pragmatic solution.

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Gavin Bushell
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Band 4

Gavin Bushell receives praise for his experience in high-value merger control mandates that trigger notifications in the EU and across multiple jurisdictions. He is equally equipped to advise clients on matters pertaining to foreign direct investment.

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Fiona Carlin
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Band 5

Following her three-year tenure as CEO of Baker McKenzie's EMEA region, Fiona Carlin has returned to full-time practice. She has notable experience acting on merger control matters, as well as providing strategic competition advice, particularly in the healthcare sector. Her practice extends to assisting clients in the context of competition law investigations, including into no-poach agreements.

She is strong across the board.

Fiona Carlin is a top-notch practitioner.

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Belgium

Competition/European Law: State Aid

3
Nina Niejahr
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Band 3
Competition: EU

4
Gavin Bushell
4
Band 4
5
Fiona Carlin
5
Band 5

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