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Competition/European Law - Netherlands

5
Band 5

What the Team is Known For

Having recently opened an office in the Netherlands, Geradin Partners enters the rankings this year on the back of notable work in contentious competition law matters, often representing claimants. The law firm has further experience in the competition law aspects of proposed corporate transactions, including acting on phase II merger clearance investigations. It is highlighted for its ability to handle multi-jurisdictional mandates thanks to its rapidly growing network of offices.

Work Highlights

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  • Geradin Partners represented KNVB in a dispute about whether FIFA's Football Agent Regulations breach competition law.

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Notable Practitioners

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Ruben Elkerbout
2
Ruben Elkerbout
2
Band 2

Ruben Elkerbout joined Geradin Partners in January 2024, helping to found the firm's office in the Netherlands. He has a broad competition law practice, representing clients in follow-on damages claims in relation to abuse of dominance investigations and cartel infringements, as well as advising on obtaining merger clearance and appeals against ACM decisions. He also advises clients on the compliance aspects of commercial agreements.

Ruben Elkerbout is very well regarded and has a good reputation.

Ruben Elkerbout is very passionate about law. He absorbs everything - his knowledge is extremely broad.

I find Ruben Elkerbout very good to deal with, giving a heads up with issues coming down the line and issues specific to the industry.

Ruben Elkerbout has an outstanding reputation for litigation.

Ruben Elkerbout is extremely direct and open - we all work together as a team towards the same outcome.

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Ruben Elkerbout
2
Ruben Elkerbout
2
Band 2