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Competition: Domestic - Belgium

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Band 2

What the Team is Known For

CMS has a well-regarded domestic competition law practice in Belgium, with proven experience acting on the complainant and defendant sides of behavioural investigations carried out by the BCA. It is known for its work on behalf of major Belgian telecommunications clients, winning roles on BCA merger filings, damages actions and appeals against BCA decisions. Key lawyers offer considerable experience in matters relating to state aid, often acting for aviation and energy sector clients or for public sector entities.

Work Highlights

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  • CMS represented Proximus in connection to a damages claim brought by several fixed network operators.

Strengths

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CMS' lawyers are very reactive and available.

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The lawyers at CMS provide clear, didactic and commented legal analyses.

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The CMS team is very constructive and effective with a team-building mindset.

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This firm manages the rare dual skill of being able to pay attention to every small detail, while never losing sight of the overall picture.

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The CMS team showcases tenacity, resilience and patience when facing unexpected difficulties.

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Notable Practitioners

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Dirk Van Liedekerke
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Dirk Van Liedekerke
1
Band 1

Moving into our top band this year, Dirk Van Liedekerke attracts particular attention for his work on behalf of Belgium's most important telecoms operators. He also handles merger control mandates and sensitive BCA cartel and behavioural investigations into other sectors, including sports and pharmaceuticals.

Dirk Van Liedekerke is a very strong lawyer who is dedicate to his clients.

Dirk is very experienced and also strategically very strong.

He is a brilliant lawyer who really knows telecoms regulation and its technicalities.

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Annabelle Lepièce
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Annabelle Lepièce
2
Band 2
In addition to her state aid advice to aviation sector clients, Annabelle Lepièce is known for her work on behalf of predominantly francophone public bodies seeking to notify or respond to challenges to state aid measures. She also has a broader domestic competition law practice that includes contentious behavioural matters.

Annabelle Lepièce is very quick to respond and approachable.

Annabelle is fantastic to work with - she is the kind of lawyer on whose professional judgement and opinion you can implicitly trust.

She's very professional, concise and precise.

I am especially happy with the pragmatic approach of Annabelle Lepièce.

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Ranked Lawyers at
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Competition/European Law: State Aid
Annabelle Lepièce
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Annabelle Lepièce
2
Band 2
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Dirk Van Liedekerke
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Dirk Van Liedekerke
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Band 1
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Annabelle Lepièce
4
Annabelle Lepièce
4
Band 4
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