Competition/European Law
Europe Guide 2024 : Netherlands
Band 3
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Provided by NautaDutilh
NautaDutilh is fully versed in EU and national competition law in all market sectors. Competition law is an integral component of our services along with administrative law, criminal law and corporate governance – a combination that delivers the most practical advice on the feasibility of joint venture agreements and vertical agreements. This includes advice on trust risks in the case of mergers, whether or not cross-border.
For more information: https://www.nautadutilh.com/en/our-expertise/services/competition
Chambers Review
NautaDutilh has a number of clients from the energy sector. The law firm frequently represents clients in high-profile cartel damages actions. It offers additional experience in merger clearance notifications and state aid disputes.
Work Highlights
- NautaDutilh defended Lufthansa and SwissAir before the Dutch courts in follow-on damages actions brought as a result of the European Commission's air cargo decision.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"I like to work with the team as they are knowledgeable, practical and down to earth."
"The team made their analysis easy to understand, even for non-lawyers."
"The lawyers were very calm and good at communicating, so that gave us some comfort."
"The team has a good grasp of complex issues and is also able to quickly get up to speed when confronted with novel issues."
"NautaDutilh have an admirable knowledge of the law while still focusing on practical solutions, even in a complex environment."
"I like to work with the team as they are knowledgeable, practical and down to earth."
"The team made their analysis easy to understand, even for non-lawyers."
"The lawyers were very calm and good at communicating, so that gave us some comfort."
"The team has a good grasp of complex issues and is also able to quickly get up to speed when confronted with novel issues."
"NautaDutilh have an admirable knowledge of the law while still focusing on practical solutions, even in a complex environment."
Notable Practitioners
Mauricette Schaufeli moves up in the rankings on the strength of her work defending clients in high-profile competition law damages actions. She offers further experience in merger control filings and state aid mandates.
"She is knowledgeable, practical and down to earth."
"She is very pleasant to work with, very well-spoken and has excellent knowledge of field of expertise."
"Mauricette Schaufeli is very calm and explains things in a good and comprehensive way, which is reassuring."
"Mauricette is a pleasure to work with. She quickly understands her clients' needs and makes sure proposed solutions take into account the commercial realities."
"She adds extra value because she not only has a legal perspective but also brings experience on economics."
