Competition: EU

Onno Brouwer is an experienced litigator known for his work on competition law-related CJEU proceedings. He also has experience representing clients in EC investigations and in merger clearance mandates, as well as mandates connected with the EU Digital Markets Act. He splits his time between the firm's Brussels and Amsterdam offices and has additional experience representing clients in ACM investigations.

Andreas von Bonin skilfully handles major state aid litigation on behalf of beneficiary companies. He is held out as a high-profile figure in the state aid space, advising prominent European clients on state aid issues with standout experience in the energy markets sector.

Frank Montag has a well-established reputation as a top Brussels-based competition lawyer. He is best known for his merger control work, having handled notable phase II investigations on behalf of manufacturers. He offers additional experience in defending clients in cartel investigations. He is also German law-qualified and is a sought-after adviser to well-known German companies.

Thomas Janssens is credited with handling several of the firm's most sophisticated EU-level matters, including merger clearances and anti-competitive investigations in the technology sector. He is also a central figure in the firm's domestic Belgian competition law offering, representing clients in BCA investigations, as well as merger clearance and FDI filings.

Merit Olthoff enters the rankings this year on the back of impressive market feedback. She regularly advises clients on EU state aid procedures, and boasts particular experience in navigating clients through the funding of green transformation initiatives.

As head of the firm's Brussels antitrust practice, Sascha Schubert handles sophisticated merger control and FDI matters for global corporates. He also has notable experience in antitrust proceedings and compliance with EU regulations. His client list includes well-known companies in the telecommunications and technology sectors.

Laurent Garzaniti is known for his work on merger notifications and FDI filings in the electric vehicles and raw materials sectors.

Tone Oeyen caters to a client base of well-known multinationals and receives recognition for his handling of EU merger control mandates. He also has experience in antitrust investigations and appeals against Commission decisions, particularly in the technology sector. He has further expertise in merger notifications and behavioural investigations before the Belgian Competition Authority, as well as handling a number of FDI filings.