LAWYER PROFILE

Robbert Snelders

Europe 2026

Kirkland & Ellis International LLP

Ranked in 1 practice area

Competition: EU

Belgium

7 years ranked

About

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Europe

Practice Areas

Robbert Snelders is an antitrust and competition partner in the Brussels office of Kirkland & Ellis International LLP.

He has extensive experience over three decades in EU and worldwide merger control proceedings, cartel and abuse of dominance investigations, as well as litigation before national courts and the European Courts.

Professional Memberships

Member of the New York and Brussels Bars.

Publications

Co-editor of annual "Antitrust Developments in Europe" and co-author of "The Dominance and Monopolies Review".

Personal

Robbert is a native Dutch speaker, is fluent in English and French, and proficient in German.

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers European Guide

Competition: EU - Belgium

Band 1

Individual Editorial

Robbert Snelders acts for high-profile technology sector clients on behavioural mandates, including appeals against European Commission decisions before the General Court. He has experience in transactions that necessitate the negotiation of significant remedy packages. His practice is equally equipped to deal with compliance with new regulations. He joined Kirkland & Ellis in the summer of 2026.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

He is not only a great lawyer but also a very strong leader. No matter how high the stakes are, he consistently comes up with fast and actionable solutions.
Competition: EUChambers European Guide
Robbert Snelders is a very seasoned lawyer and an excellent strategic business partner.
Competition: EUChambers European Guide
He delivered strong guidance to us and guided us appropriately.
Competition: EUChambers European Guide
Robbert Snelders is best in class.
Competition: EUChambers European Guide