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Competition: EU - Belgium

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Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Climbing the rankings this year is Clifford Chance, who 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

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  • Clifford Chance advised Cisco Systems on multi-jurisdictional merger clearance proceedings for its USD28 billion acquisition of Splunk.

Strengths

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The team at Clifford Chance is responsive and good at distilling complicated concepts into advice that is easy to understand. 

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The lawyers at Clifford Chance are outstanding in analysis, advocacy and strategy on complex matters that require cross-border coordination.

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Clifford Chance showcased a deep understanding of the market dynamics and interactions involved in a merger, allowing them to provide tailored and insightful advice to their clients.

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The team offers clear, pragmatic advice and is very patient and supportive.

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Global

Clifford Chance is able to do a lot of heavy lifting in a short time with accuracy.

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Notable Practitioners

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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.

His expertise and credibility in EU competition law are unmatched.

Thomas Vinje's strategic understanding is valuable to us.

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Anastasios Tomtsis
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Band 6

Anastasios Tomtsis is a seasoned practitioner whose practice focuses on high-level merger control mandates and associated foreign direct investment reviews.

Anastasios Tomtsis is very solution and relationship-oriented and is creative in achieving results.

Anastasios Tomtsis is commercially savvy and a pleasure to work with.

He is a strategic thinker and leader, and has been pivotal in advising on complex EU matters. 

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Dieter Paemen
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Band 6

Dieter Paemen makes his debut 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 assists with FDI filings.

He is a subject matter expert in this space.

Dieter Paemen has the ability to navigate EU competition law, is very responsive and client-focused.

Dieter Paemen is very responsive and responds in a timely but thorough manner.

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Richard Blewett
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Band 6

Richard Blewett enters the rankings this year, having received significant praise from clients for his involvement in cross-jurisdictional merger clearance mandates. 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 the go-to lawyer for both EU and international antitrust matters.

He is a brilliant lawyer and great communicator with a strong business mindset.

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Ashwin van Rooijen
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Up and Coming

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.

Ashwin van Rooijen is excellent, you feel very pampered as a client because he answers questions before you ask and steps into the client's shoes.

Ashwin van Rooijen is genuinely one of the lawyers with the deepest understanding of the technology sector.

He is strategically astute, has a good vision of where we should go in a case, and is very committed to his clients.

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Thomas Vinje
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Senior Statespeople
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Anastasios Tomtsis
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Band 6
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Dieter Paemen
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Band 6
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Richard Blewett
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Band 6
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Ashwin van Rooijen
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Up and Coming
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