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Businesses are increasingly confronted with the complexity of the competition rules. Eubelius attorneys have developed vast expertise in counselling clients in matters ranging from cartels and abuse of dominance to merger clearance and State aid. We have in-depth knowledge of both the European and the Belgian competition environment and regulations, in an advisory context and with regard to litigation. We represent both private and government-controlled businesses. We have particular expertise in regulated sectors.

We also have long-standing working relationships with a multitude of foreign competition specialists, enabling us to offer advice not only in a Belgian and a global European context, but also in a cross-border context that is not governed only by the regulations applicable to the European Economic Area.

How can we help you?

  • Competition litigation
  • Compliance and audit services
  • Implementation of distribution systems and other forms of cooperation agreements
  • Investigations by competition authorities
  • Merger clearance
  • State aid matters

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Competition: Domestic - Belgium

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Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Eubelius is an esteemed Belgian law firm with a varied practice across merger control and FDI filings, Belgian Competition Authority behavioural investigations and state aid matters. Its lawyers also act on follow-on damages actions. The team advises on competition compliance mandates, including within the context of the roll-out of selective distribution networks or the potential competition law issues arising for joint ventures created among competitors in the financial services sector. It represents domestic clients in state aid matters concerning the Belgian excess profit ruling. The firm also acts for state bodies on the notification of new state aid measures.

Work Highlights

  • Eubelius advised the Belgian State on a state aid notification process before the European Commission for the lifetime extension of two nuclear power plants.

Strengths

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Eubelius is very well equipped to handle complex and sophisticated matters.

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Eubelius is a full-service law firm specifically aimed at the Belgian market.

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The team at Eubelius not only has real knowledge of the local market and practices adopted by the regulator, but also has superb communication skills.

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Eubelius has the ability to work hand in hand with economists and clients. It provides its clients with an enjoyable experience.

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The team is specialised in competition matters, as well as being reactive and business-minded.

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Notable Practitioners

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Hans Gilliams
S
Hans Gilliams
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Senior Statespeople

Hans Gilliams maintains a solid reputation in Belgium for handling matters that involve investigations by the BCA. He also acts on high-profile state aid matters, including work for beneficiaries on the appeal of EU findings of illegal state aid through advance tax rulings.

Hans Gilliams is a seasoned competition law expert with great knowledge about our market.

Hans Gilliams has a brilliant mind.

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Jan Bocken
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Jan Bocken
1
Band 1

Jan Bocken is a distinguished practitioner who handles domestic BCA behavioural investigations and merger filings as part of his broader competition law practice. He also represents clients in competition litigation, as well as advising on the design of competition compliance programmes. He is particularly popular with clients from the media and energy sectors.

Jan Bocken is a leading expert on this topic in Belgium - no question. He is also a good communicator and able to explain matters to individuals of all levels of sophistication.

Jan Bocken is a superb leader of his team, giving appropriate freedom to his team members to take responsibility and accountability towards clients.

Jan Bocken is a very experienced and good competition lawyer.

You feel absolute comfort as a client and you know that he will find a solution.

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Kim Gillade
U
Kim Gillade
U
Up and Coming

Kim Gillade enters the rankings this year on the back of notable activity assisting clients with merger control and FDI filings. She also has experience representing clients in abuse of dominance mandates.

Kim Gillade is a committed, knowledgeable, precise, flexible lawyer who is also pleasant to work with on a personal level.

Kim Gillade has a very strong strategic approach and includes colleagues from other departments when necessary.

Kim Gillade is a very good competition lawyer who is always available when it comes to hands-on advice.

Kim Gillade is a top, pragmatic lawyer who is result-driven and accessible.

Kim Gillade not only perfectly masters the technical legal rules of competition law, but also she is able to quickly understand the particularities of the clients' business, and its potential impacts.

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Competition/European Law: State Aid
Hans Gilliams
S
Hans Gilliams
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Senior Statespeople
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Hans Gilliams
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Hans Gilliams
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Senior Statespeople
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Jan Bocken
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Jan Bocken
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Band 1
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Kim Gillade
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Kim Gillade
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Up and Coming
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Jan Bocken

Jan Bocken

Head of Department