
About
Provided by Stibbe
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Chambers Review
Stibbe boasts an exceptionally strong behavioural practice with a notable track record in contentious matters. The firm has a particular focus on advising clients on cartel and abuse of dominance investigations, and additionally represents clients in follow-on damages claims and appeals against ACM decisions. The team is also highly regarded for its handling of merger control issues.
Work Highlights
- Stibbe represented Apple before the ACM and Dutch courts in an investigation into alleged abuse of dominance.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Stibbe is analytically strong, disciplined and has developed good strategies to deal with the challenges of the case."
"Stibbe's competition law department is one of the best practices in the Netherlands."
"The lawyers are very capable in handling complex cases, without losing sight of the matter and solution at hand."
"Stibbe is analytically strong, disciplined and has developed good strategies to deal with the challenges of the case."
"Stibbe's competition law department is one of the best practices in the Netherlands."
"The lawyers are very capable in handling complex cases, without losing sight of the matter and solution at hand."
Notable Practitioners

Rein Wesseling has a strong focus on representing clients in European Commission investigations, particularly covering cartels, abuse of dominance and exchanges of information. He also advises clients on obtaining clearance for mergers.
"Rein is hands-down the best competition lawyer I ever have worked with."
"Rein is brilliant and his knowledge his immense."
"He is brilliant and thoroughly well versed in the field."