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Competition: EU - Belgium

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Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Clifford Chance stands out for its work on the complainant side of significant EC investigations into alleged abuse of dominance in the IT sector. It has represented clients in subsequent EGC appeals that seek to overturn considerable fines. The firm also represents defendants in behavioural investigations. Clifford Chance has additional experience in high-profile merger control work, covering EC and other non-US filings of global mandates and acts for clients on cases dealing with issues around FDI and FSR. The team is also a favourite amongst clients for its ability to provide advice on new digital regulations.

Work Highlights

  • Clifford Chance represented Epic Games in its European Union antitrust and Digital Markets Act actions against Apple and Google.

Strengths

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Clifford Chance has singular ability to make path-breaking contributions to investigations and appeals.

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Clifford Chance's team stands out for its ability to deal with complex issues without losing sight of what is essential.

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Clifford Chance has excellent antitrust lawyers, who understand complex businesses and processes, and offer pragmatic, commercially sound advice.

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Clifford Chance's team consistently demonstrates a forward-thinking mindset and methodologies to stay ahead of the curve.

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Clifford Chance has a responsive and integrated team.

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Notable Practitioners

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Thomas Vinje
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Thomas Vinje
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Senior Statespeople

Thomas Vinje is recognised as one of the most important competition law experts in Brussels. He has acted for complainants on several key investigations carried out by the European Commission in the IT sector.

Thomas Vinje is an experienced and respected lawyer, with unrivaled insight into effective strategies with EU regulators.

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Anastasios Tomtsis
5
Anastasios Tomtsis
5
Band 5

Anastasios Tomtsis is a seasoned practitioner whose practice focuses on high-level merger control mandates and associated foreign direct investment reviews. He frequently assists clients on the new Foreign Subsidies Regulation.

Anastasios Tomtsis has impressive technical skills and legal analysis ability.

He is a trusted adviser with deep expertise, excellent communication skills, and a proactive mindset.

Anastasios Tomtsis possesses in-depth knowledge of FSR regulatory regimes to provide solutions that are not only commercially feasible but also regulatorily viable.

Anastasios Tomtsis is an extremely talented lawyer, a true expert and a dial mover adviser in complex matters.

His strategic vision and understanding of both regulatory and commercial aspects make him an invaluable asset in our legal partnerships.

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Dieter Paemen
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Dieter Paemen
5
Band 5

Dieter Paemen rises in the rankings this year on the back of impressive market feedback. He is a popular choice as counsel for complainants in investigations carried out by the European Commission and has experience in advising clients on matters relating to the European Commission’s Digital Markets Act. He also acts on follow-on damages actions.

Dieter Paemen's technical knowledge coupled with his practical approach to problem-solving make him my go-to competition counsel.

Dieter Paemen is an incredibly smart and sharp antitrust lawyer but also really business-minded and client-focused.

He has a strong ability to lead cases while at the same time also fully exploiting and developing the talent around him.

He will give you an immediate response on any issues.

I have full confidence in his ability to advise my company.

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Ashwin van Rooijen
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Ashwin van Rooijen
6
Band 6

Ashwin van Rooijen is a sought-after practitioner for his involvement in high-profile abuse of dominance complaints and litigation. He has particular insight into the digital sector, advising clients on the implications of the Digital Markets Act. He is highly sought after by clients from the TMT sector.

Ashwin van Rooijen and his team were always extremely well-prepared, very thorough, and always acted with a thoughtful, business-orientated, commercial sense.

Ashwin van Rooijen thinks strategically and gets things done.

He is very practical and understands the business.

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Richard Blewett
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Richard Blewett
6
Band 6

Richard Blewett is adept in advising clients on cross-jurisdictional merger clearance mandates, including acting on FDI and FSR filings. He is well positioned to advise clients on investigations carried out by the European Commission. He previously served as head of the firm's China Antitrust Practice.

Richard Blewett is a seasoned antitrust partner with a strong commercial eye.

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Thomas Vinje
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Thomas Vinje
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Senior Statespeople
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Anastasios Tomtsis
5
Anastasios Tomtsis
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Band 5
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Dieter Paemen
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Dieter Paemen
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Band 5
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Ashwin van Rooijen
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Ashwin van Rooijen
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Band 6
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Richard Blewett
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Richard Blewett
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Band 6
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