About

Provided by Eubelius

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

Chambers Review

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Competition: Domestic - Belgium

2
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 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

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  • Eubelius advised Batopin on the competition aspects of a new nationwide ATM network.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Hans Gilliams
S
Hans Gilliams
S
Senior Statespeople
Hans Gilliams maintains a solid reputation in Belgium for handling matters that involve interaction with the BCA. Gilliams 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 very knowledgeable and experienced lawyer.

Hans Gilliams is very reactive and helpful.

Hans works at a very high-level technically, and has a good understanding of all the EU state aid aspects.

Jan Bocken
2
Jan Bocken
2
Band 2

Jan Bocken is a seasoned 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 sector.

Jan Bocken is a very competent lawyer with a lot of experience.

He will really look for solutions.

Jan is the best of the best.

Ranked Lawyers at
Eubelius

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Belgium

Competition/European Law: State Aid

Hans Gilliams
S
Hans Gilliams
S
Senior Statespeople
Competition: Domestic

Hans Gilliams
S
Hans Gilliams
S
Senior Statespeople
Jan Bocken
2
Jan Bocken
2
Band 2

Members

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Jan Bocken

Jan Bocken

Head of Department