Competition/European Law
Europe Guide 2024 : Netherlands
Band 3
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Provided by Loyens & Loeff
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Chambers Review
Loyens & Loeff has a strong focus on advising private equity houses and corporate clients on the Dutch competition law aspects of proposed transactions. The law firm offers further experience in cartel investigations and state aid proceedings. The team has a number of clients from the food and beverage and healthcare sectors.
Work Highlights
- Loyens & Loeff assisted DIF with the competition aspects of its proposed acquisition by CVC, including acting on filings under the foreign direct investment regulation.
Strengths
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"The team has very clear thinking in terms of arguments, so it's the clarity of thought that stands out."
"The team are very proactive, approachable and understanding of the client's situation."
"Loyens & Loeff are very knowledgeable, easy to work with and to the point."
"The team always makes the time to help us."
"Loyens & Loeff are able to quickly analyse documents and situations and provide extensive to-the-point feedback on short notice."
"The team has very clear thinking in terms of arguments, so it's the clarity of thought that stands out."
"The team are very proactive, approachable and understanding of the client's situation."
"Loyens & Loeff are very knowledgeable, easy to work with and to the point."
"The team always makes the time to help us."
"Loyens & Loeff are able to quickly analyse documents and situations and provide extensive to-the-point feedback on short notice."
Notable Practitioners
Marc Wiggers particularly acts in merger clearance cases, including representing interested third parties. He often acts for private equity houses or clients from the healthcare sector.
"He does a really good job at client relationship building."
"It is very impressive how he handles things. He is very knowledgeable and a great pleasure to work with."
"I was impressed with how he works. He is a very knowledgeable and efficient lawyer."
"He is a sharp, bright and strategic thinker."
"Marc Wiggers is an excellent lawyer."
Marc Custers frequently assists clients with obtaining competition law clearance for proposed mergers. He offers additional expertise representing clients in behavioural matters and state aid mandates.
"Marc Custers delivers detailed and high-quality advice. He really understands our business and the challenges we face. His advice is always tailor-made and in clear language, so that our business fully understand the legal matters."
"He always gives to-the-point advice."
"He's good at translating the business case to where it's relevant for competition law."