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The free market economy is based on competition. The European Commission and the national competition authorities are tasked with ensuring that this competition is free and fair. Houthoff’s Competition Team advises and assists national and international companies, institutions and governments in procedures before the Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM), the European Commission, foreign competition authorities, and the relevant (specialised) courts. Its expertise includes merger control procedures, dawn raids and investigations into alleged cartels or abuse of dominance and State aid. Our Competition Team has detailed legal and economic expertise and sector-specific knowledge. We combine legal and economic analyses to achieve optimal solutions and litigation strategies.

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Competition/European Law - Netherlands

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Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Houthoff has a strong competition law practice with notable experience representing clients in behavioural investigations and subsequent damages litigation, including mass claims. The firm's impressive client roster includes defendants and claimants in some of Europe's largest cartel and abuse of dominance cases, as well as a number of entities from the energy, transport and manufacturing sectors.

Work Highlights

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  • Houthoff acted for Volvo Trucks and Renault Trucks in defence against follow-on damages claims in connection with European Commission findings of cartel infringements among truck manufacturers.

Strengths

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Houthoff is acting on many of the major cases in the Netherlands and so brings a wealth of up-to-date experience.

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The Houthoff team is always available to reply and provide the support needed without delays. It is a smooth and reliable experience working with the team.

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Houthoff always provides quick and well-thought-out responses to queries.

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One of the key strengths that distinguishes Houthoff from others in the industry is the depth of knowledge and extensive experience within the team.

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The Houthoff team brings a wide range of expertise across different areas, and it’s clear it has the right people to handle even the most challenging cases.

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Notable Practitioners

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Weyer VerLoren van Themaat
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Weyer VerLoren van Themaat
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Senior Statespeople

Weyer VerLoren van Themaat has longstanding experience representing clients in ACM investigations and complaints.

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Yvo de Vries
2
Yvo de Vries
2
Band 2

Yvo de Vries has particular experience advising clients on cartel investigations. In addition, he has experience in merger clearance filings. He is a popular choice with clients from the agri-food sector.

Yvo de Vries is very knowledgeable in the field of competition law. He succeeds in making complex cases understandable for commercial business people.

Whilst explaining the legal framework, associated risks and options, he speaks the language of the business, which makes him an excellent sparring partner throughout the whole organisation.

What sets him apart is his capability to appease stakeholders of all levels in high-pressure situations.

Yvo de Vries is a dedicated and practical lawyer with a hands-on approach, and in-depth knowledge about antitrust legislation and related topics.

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Rick Cornelissen
4
Rick Cornelissen
4
Band 4

Rick Cornelissen offers a strong portfolio on both the defendant and claimant side of damages litigation in relation to cartel and abuse of dominance allegations.

Rick Cornelissen is incredibly experienced. He has a calm but authoritative manner and is a pleasure to deal with.

His collaborative and results-oriented approach sets him apart, delivering not only great outcomes but also a seamless working relationship.

He has a deep understanding of the law and is able to solve complex issues in a comprehensible way. He is also responsive, very friendly and a great communicator.

His deep understanding of the law and precedents, combined with his expertise and commitment to the case, ensures that you receive the highest level of service.

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Gerrit Oosterhuis
Gerrit Oosterhuis
Expertise Based Abroad

Based in the Brussels office of Houthoff, Gerrit Oosterhuis often assists clients with notifying mergers and joint ventures before the Dutch competition authorities. He also has experience in foreign direct investment issues and state aid mandates.

Gerrit Oosterhuis is a very good communicator, a pleasure to work with, a pleasant man and extremely competent.

He consistently adapted to changing case dynamics, ensuring that our strategies remained aligned with evolving circumstances.

Gerrit Oosterhuis is highly qualified to assist on complex competition law matters.

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Greetje van Heezik
Greetje van Heezik
Expertise Based Abroad
Greetje van Heezik is based in the firm's Brussels office. She has a strong focus on European law issues, including representing clients before Dutch authorities in disputes concerning EU regulations on noise pollution. She also handles state aid issues.

I really appreciated that she can explain very complex issues in a practical manner.

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Weyer VerLoren van Themaat
S
Weyer VerLoren van Themaat
S
Senior Statespeople
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Yvo de Vries
2
Yvo de Vries
2
Band 2
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Rick Cornelissen
4
Rick Cornelissen
4
Band 4
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Competition/European Law: Lawyers Based Abroad
Gerrit Oosterhuis
Gerrit Oosterhuis
Belgium expertise based abroad
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Greetje van Heezik
Greetje van Heezik
Belgium expertise based abroad
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