Chambers Review
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Competition: EU - Belgium
What the Team is Known For
contrast has a superb reputation for its handling of top-end domestic Belgian competition law matters. It acts for complainants, defendants and third-party interveners on BCA behavioural investigations and assists with appeals against BCA decisions. The team frequently advises clients on merger clearance proceedings before the BCA and the EC. The firm also handles mandates that raise complex issues regarding vertical agreements between manufacturers and distributors and defends civil claims filed in Belgium that raise competition law arguments in relation to the termination of distribution agreements. The law firm also offers experience in behavioural investigations before the EC. It is a popular choice with clients in the automotive sector.
Strengths
The team at contrast is always available, provides practical and to-the-point advice and, thanks to its broad client base, is well informed about market trends and developments.
contrast provides highly pragmatic advice with a can-do attitude, quick response times and recommendations that can be passed on to the business without the need for extensive explanatory notes.
The team at contrast combines outstanding legal and academic expertise with a profound and practical understanding of business.
contrast's level of engagement, depth of knowledge and communication skills are outstanding.
It is a highly specialised, agile organisation that is business-oriented.
Work Highlights
contrast advised the European Automobile Manufacturers' Association in the end-of-life investigation before the DG COMP.
Notable practitioners
Filip Tuytschaever regularly represents high-profile clients before the BCA, including in merger clearance proceedings and antitrust investigations. He also advises on competition compliance, distribution networks and vertical agreements. Filip Tuytschaever has additional expertise in EU competition law, including particular know-how in automotive sector cases.
He knows our business well and knows better than anyone how to translate complex legal issues into pragmatic advice.
Filip Tuytschaever attends to all matters with competence, interest and a great focus on practical solutions.
Filip Tuytschaever has a very sharp mind and is capable of quickly understanding nuances and details.
Filip Tuytschaever is among the absolute best.
He is always on top of the latest news and developments. His ability to anticipate the depth and scope of the advice needed is outstanding.