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Robbert Snelders

Robbert Snelders

Global 2026

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About

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Practice Areas

Robbert Snelders focuses his practice on EU competition law.

He has extensive experience in EU and worldwide merger control proceedings, EU and international cartel and abuse of dominance investigations, litigation before national courts and the European Courts in Luxembourg, and arbitration proceedings.

Career

Robbert is a Dutch citizen. He joined the firm in New York in 1992 and became a partner in 2001. From 1996 to 1997, he was Referendaire for Justice P.J.G. Kapteyn at the European Court of Justice.

He holds the following degrees: LL.M. from Harvard Law School (1992); D.A.E.L.S. -from College of Europe, Bruges (1991); Master in law, Legatum Boeckelmannianum (highest GPA) from Universiteit Leiden (1990).

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

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Chambers Global Guide

Competition: EU - Belgium

Band 1
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.

Strengths

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  • Robbert Snelders is a very seasoned lawyer and an excellent strategic business partner.

    Competition: EUChambers Global Guide
  • He delivered strong guidance to us and guided us appropriately.

    Competition: EUChambers Global Guide
  • 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 Global Guide
  • Robbert Snelders is best in class.

    Competition: EUChambers Global Guide

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