LAWYER PROFILE

Winfred Knibbeler

Europe 2026

Freshfields

Ranked in 1 practice area

Competition/European Law

Netherlands

19 years ranked

About

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Practice Areas

Winfred is an antitrust, competition and trade partner, and heads the ACT practice in Amsterdam. Winfred is involved in a large number of high-profile cartel and abuse-of-dominance cases and has a substantial litigation practice, at both European and national levels. He has vast experience of representing clients in European and multi-jurisdictional merger reviews in different sectors.

Career

Winfred is a former chairman of the Dutch association of competition lawyers and regularly speaks and publishes on antitrust topics.

Chambers Review

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Chambers European Guide

Competition/European Law - Netherlands

Band 1

Individual Editorial

Winfred Knibbeler stands out for his activity in a range of contentious competition law matters, representing clients in preliminary relief proceedings, appeals against fines and follow-on damages actions. He also has experience in behavioural investigations and merger control filings, including acting for third parties.

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Strengths

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Winfred Knibbeler is a highly effective and pragmatic professional who maintains his composure even in the most complex and stressful situations.
Competition/European LawChambers European Guide
He is really great. He has a lot of expertise and is a thought leader in the field. He has the right tone of voice with regulators, so he really stands out for me.
Competition/European LawChambers European Guide
Winfred Knibbeler is a very strong name.
Competition/European LawChambers European Guide
He is a very good lawyer, who is very experienced and smart.
Competition/European LawChambers European Guide
He is always a very good and bright competition lawyer.
Competition/European LawChambers European Guide