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Covington & Burling LLP
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What the Team is Known For

Covington & Burling has an established reputation for its work on high-profile state aid cases for public entities, and it has been notably active in the notification or defence of state aid measures introduced to support the aviation sector. The team also has proven experience in defending clients in BCA investigations and advises on domestic civil litigation that seeks to rely on competition law principles. The law firm acts both for merging parties and for third-party interveners on transactions that are notified either to the EC or to the Belgian Competition Authority. Together with its London colleagues, the Brussels team regularly advises on large-scale global merger control mandates. It has additional experience in handling EC cartel probes. The firm is particularly popular with clients from the life sciences sector.

Work Highlights

  • Covington & Burling advised Cameco on the merger control filings for its proposed acquisition of Westinghouse Electric Company.

Strengths

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The team at Covington & Burling combines a high level of knowledge with pragmatism and commercial acumen.

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Covington & Burling has in-depth understanding of its clients and industry expertise, and offers pragmatic advice rather than long-winded academic responses.

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The competition and regulatory expertise of Covington & Burling stands out. The lawyers are extremely hands-on, very pragmatic and really go for the best result for the clients.

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Covington & Burling has outstanding expertise and very strong experience in merger control filings as well as cartel investigation cases.

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Covington & Burling has a strong expertise in life sciences. Its team has an in-depth and thorough knowledge of issues which are specific to the industry.

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Notable Practitioners

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Carole Maczkovics
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Carole Maczkovics
3
Band 3

Carole Maczkovics is a popular choice with clients from the transport sector and also with public sector clients. She frequently advises on challenges against alleged illegal state aid, as well as assisting with the notification of state aid schemes to the EC. She also assists clients with matters concerning the application of the Foreign Subsidies Regulation.

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Johan Ysewyn
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Johan Ysewyn
3
Band 3

Johan Ysewyn has a notably broad practice across merger filings and cartel investigations that fall within the remit of either the BCA or the EC. His domestic ranking is based on his capacity to handle sophisticated contentious and non-contentious BCA matters. He additionally advises clients on EC investigations in the technology sector and on the new Foreign Subsidies Regulation.

Johan Ysewyn has a brilliant mind and combines a vast expertise with a pragmatic approach in complex matters to come to the best solution for his clients.

Johan Ysewyn possesses very strong expertise, particularly in cartel investigations.

Johan Ysewyn has great communication skills which allows him to translate very complex and sensitive matters to non-legal audiences.

Johan Ysewyn knows his clients and is able to give tailor-made and pragmatic advice.

Whenever I've had the chance to work with him it has been great.

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Christian Ahlborn
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Christian Ahlborn
4
Band 4

Dual qualified in England & Wales and Germany, Christian Ahlborn has substantial experience representing clients in merger control and FSR filings on both a UK and European basis. He is equally acclaimed for his ability to assist clients with behavioural investigations.

Christian Ahlborn is very experienced, particularly in merger control situations.

Christian Ahlborn works things through from first principle. I have always been impressed by him.

Christian Ahlborn is a very brainy and competent lawyer who is also good with strategy.

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Sibel Yilmaz
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Sibel Yilmaz
6
Band 6

Sibel Yilmaz has experience in the notification of mergers and foreign direct investments, and is able to assist clients with FSR-related questions. She demonstrates particular understanding of the life sciences sector.

Sibel Yilmaz is very pragmatic and solution oriented. She is able to put herself in the client's shoes and understand their needs.

Sibel Yilmaz is a very talented lawyer who takes her client's interests to heart. She is truly a partner to her clients.

Sibel Yilmaz is a truly excellent and well-rounded advisor. She provides solid and pragmatic advice on complex topics that enables the client's business to operate in a compliant way.

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Ranked Lawyers at
Covington & Burling LLP

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Competition/European Law: State Aid
Carole Maczkovics
3
Carole Maczkovics
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Johan Ysewyn
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Johan Ysewyn
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Band 3
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Christian Ahlborn
4
Christian Ahlborn
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Band 4
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Sibel Yilmaz
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Sibel Yilmaz
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Band 6
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