Competition/European Law
Netherlands
15 years ranked
LAWYER PROFILE
Ruben Elkerbout
Europe 2026
Ranked in 1 practice area
About
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Practice Areas
Ruben is one of the leading competition law experts in the Netherlands. Ruben has extensive experience with antitrust investigations and merger control proceedings before various competition authorities. He also assists clients across numerous business sectors with questions on cooperation agreements, distribution and relations, abuse of dominance and state aid.
Ruben is a trusted litigator on matters of EU law and private enforcement of competition law, including cartel damages cases, and in the field of consumer law and complex regulatory issues involving sector specific EU legislation and the allocation of scarce resources, e.g. concession contracts and airports slots.
Ruben regularly speaks at national and international conferences and has published extensively on competition issues.
Ruben is secretary of the Dutch Association of Competition Law.
To learn more about Ruben, visit https://www.geradinpartners.com/team/ruben-elkerbout/
Career
2008: Stek (partner)
2024: Geradin Partners (partner)
Chambers Review
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Chambers European Guide
Competition/European Law - Netherlands
Band 2
Individual Editorial
Ruben Elkerbout is well regarded for his ability to represent clients in follow-on damages actions and appeals against fines. He has further experience in merger control filings, behavioural investigations and competition law compliance mandates.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
He is a good sounding board for how things are moving in the Netherlands.
Competition/European LawChambers European GuideRuben Elkerbout is very knowledgeable and is able to translate this into practical, no-nonsense advice.
Competition/European LawChambers European GuideIt is a pleasure working with Ruben Elkerbout who shows real enthusiasm and passion for his work, allied with his competition law expertise.
Competition/European LawChambers European GuideHe is really smart. He has a good feeling for doing business and what our business entails.
Competition/European LawChambers European Guide
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