Global Guide 2026 : Belgium
Ranked Individuals
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Sidley Austin advises life sciences and technology sector clients on specific EU competition cases and on compliance issues. The law firm also assists clients with obtaining merger clearance and FDI approval for transactions, often representing third parties in significant merger investigations and working alongside colleagues in the US or UK. Team members are also active in state aid and FSR mandates.
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Sidley Austin represented Servier Laboratories before the CJEU in an appeal against a fine for alleged abuse of dominance.
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Sidley Austin's team is deeply knowledgeable about the EU regulatory practices and the functioning of the ECJ, and maintains a practical approach to address its cases.
The firm has the expertise and experience, as well as a robust team, to be able to handle any issue.
Sidley Austin's team has detailed knowledge, is quick to grasp complex issues and offers its clients clear advice.
Sidley Austin has a deep understanding of our business, which is why it can provide such critical support and counsel.
Sidley Austin not only has an exceptional competition team, but also has a global team who can address almost any issue.
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Elisabetta Righini is known for having experience in state aid matters as both a private practitioner and from her previous role at the Commission. She has notably acted for complainants to the EC and EGC alleging unlawful aid and is adept at advising clients on the implementation of the EU Regulation on Foreign Subsidies. She joined Sidley Austin in early 2025.
Overall she is very easy to work with. She is not only very insightful in terms of her work in EU competition law but is also very responsive and to the point when giving advice.
Elisabetta Righini has an excellent understanding of the context and needs of the matter, providing advice that requires a high level of sophistication.
Ken Daly advises on merger filings in support of private equity-led or strategic M&A transactions. His practice further extends to assisting key TMT clients with competition investigations, as well as providing strategic counsel to private entities on developing and implementing competition compliance policies.
Ken Daly is a very responsive, smart and knowledgeable lawyer.
Ken Daly is fantastic. He is not only extremely knowledgeable, but also practical. He is a true business partner.
Anne Robert boasts a strong track record of representing clients before the CJEU in appeals against European Commission decisions, as well as advising on merger control filings. Her practice is particularly focused on the life sciences sector.
Anne Robert is not only a joy to work with, but is also knowledgeable and diligent.
Anne Robert is detail oriented and understands the nuances of her client's business, which is essential to satisfying regulators.
She is an excellent and very smart lawyer
Admitted to the Bar in both Amsterdam and Brussels, Maarten Meulenbelt enters the rankings this year on the back of his experience representing clients before the Dutch courts in challenges to ACM decisions.
Competition: EU
Competition: EU
Competition: EU
Competition/European Law: State Aid
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Maarten Meulenbelt
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