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Competition: Domestic - Belgium
What the Team is Known For
Strengths
The team at deprevernet has unparalleled knowledge of Belgian competition law, and experience navigating complex investigations by the Belgian Competition Authority.
deprevernet offers very hands-on advice that is directly applicable in the business.
deprevernet's strengths are undoubtedly its extensive and relevant expertise in competition law and policy allied to its experience in defending the interests of public institutions.
The lawyers deliver quickly and effectively.
Work Highlights
deprevernet advised the Belgian Competition Authority in a procedure before the Belgian Council of State challenging a decision of the BCA to refuse to grant access to documents.
Notable practitioners
Grégoire Ryelandt is best known for representing the BCA in challenges against its decisions. He is also a popular choice with other Belgian public authorities. He additionally advises the potential targets of competition investigations on their interactions with the BCA, as well as representing client in merger control filings and competition law compliance queries.
Grégoire Ryelandt knows the business very well and is capable of giving specialist advice in a manner narrowed down to the concrete need of the business.
Grégoire Ryelandt has a sense of strategy that certainly contributes to the profitable positioning of his clients.
Grégoire Ryelandt is our go-to person for all competition and FDI-related matters. He is very knowledgeable and responsive.