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3

Band 3

Competition: EU

Belgium

7 Years Ranked

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About

Provided by Rafique Bachour

Europe

Professional Memberships

Solicitor, England and Wales; Solicitor, Ireland; Admitted to the Brussels Bar (A List)

Non-governmental adviser to the International Competition Network

Lectures in competition law at King’s College London, UK

Personal

LL.B. (Damascus), LL.M. in international business law (London), CPE and LPC (London) and PGDL in EC competition law (King’s College).

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Chambers European Guide

Competition: EU - Belgium

3
Band 3
Individual Editorial

Rafique Bachour often assists with global merger filings, particularly in the natural resources sector. In addition to covering merger notification procedures, he also acts on foreign direct investment aspects. He joined Skadden in January 2026.

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