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Competition/European Law - Netherlands

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Band 1

What the Team is Known For

Stibbe continues to be viewed as one of the leading competition law practices in the Netherlands. The team is particularly strong in behavioural investigations, as well as representing clients in appeals against fines and follow-on damages actions. The lawyers are also adept at handling merger control and foreign direct investment filings.

Work Highlights

  • Stibbe defended Apple in a case alleging abuse of dominance.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Rein Wesseling
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Rein Wesseling
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Band 1

Rein Wesseling stands out for his work on the behavioural side and his activity in antitrust litigation. He has notable experience representing clients in cartel and abuse of dominance investigations, as well as acting on appeals and collective actions.

He is a fantastic lawyer - exactly the person you want in your corner in a fight. He is articulate, measured and very bright.

He is extremely knowledgeable and precise in competition law matters. He always provides clear, actionable advice and explains complex issues in a way that is easy to understand.

Rein Wesseling has earned his status as one of the best competition lawyers in the Netherlands.

In my view he is the finest competition lawyer in the Netherlands. He is a great strategist and is exceptionally intelligent.

Rein Wesseling is a highly knowledgeable and experienced lawyer who provides wise counsel and guidance. He is a pleasure to work with and readily shares his knowledge and guidance with others.

Roos Elemans
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Roos Elemans
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Band 4

Roos Elemans moves up in the rankings this year following notable activity across a range of competition law topics. She has experience in both merger control and FDI filings, as well as representing clients in behavioural investigations and market inquiries. She further assists with appeals against fines and follow-on damages actions.

Roos Elemans is highly responsive. She partners with us, delivering in alignment with our business objectives.

She is very eager and talented, and shows a lot of drive and creativity.

She is an excellent communicator and collaborator who builds strong relationships with internal teams and translates legal guidance into practical steps for the business.

She is a really impressive operator who is cool and calm under pressure.

Elske Raedts
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Elske Raedts
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Up and Coming

Elske Raedts joins the rankings this year thanks to the breadth of her competition law practice, which sees her assisting clients with FDI filings and cartel investigations.

She is very competent and nice to work with, which we value a lot. We can trust her and she has a good ability to communicate with people.

Elske Raedts works extremely hard. She is thorough, easy to work with and pragmatic. She is a great partner for our business.

Ranked Lawyers at
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Netherlands

Competition/European Law

Rein Wesseling
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Rein Wesseling
1
Band 1
Roos Elemans
4
Roos Elemans
4
Band 4
Elske Raedts
U
Elske Raedts
U
Up and Coming

Members

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Elske Raedts

Jeroen Kortmann

Stijn de Jong