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We have extensive experience with (competition law) regulators, such as the Dutch Authority for Consumers & Markets (ACM), the European Commission, the Bureau for Verification of Investments (in Dutch: Bureau Toetsing Investeringen, BTI), and the Human Environment and Transport Inspectorate (in Dutch: Inspectie Leefomgeving en Transport). We advise companies in various compliance matters, assist them in enforcement cases, (complex) merger proceedings, and provide immediate support during unannounced inspections (dawn raids) by regulators. In doing so, we also regularly litigate before the European General Court and the Court of Justice. The team also advises on sector-specific regulation, e.g. regarding telecommunications, aviation, sports, media, agriculture, fintech, transport & mobility, postal & parcels and digital platforms (such as the Digital Markets Act). In addition to ample experience in general merger control, we have been involved in a significant number of merger cases on the basis of the Act on security screening of investments, mergers and acquisitions (in Dutch: Wet Veiligheidstoets investeringen, fusies en overnames, Vifo Act).

Competition law can also play a role in civil stand-alone and follow-on proceedings before national courts. We have in-depth knowledge of and experience with complex issues touching on private enforcement of competition law. We are involved in many leading civil follow-on (cartel) damages cases in both digital and financial markets. 

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Competition/European Law - Netherlands

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Band 3

What the Team is Known For

bureau Brandeis offers a well-rounded competition practice. The team acts in a number of contentious cases, including defending clients in ACM behavioural investigations, as well as representing claimant groups in high-profile follow-on damages actions. The team offers further experience in merger clearance mandates, including phase II investigations, as well as major disputes in the sports industry.

Work Highlights

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  • bureau Brandeis advised Youfone, the mobile network operator, in phase II merger control proceedings in connection with its merger with KPN.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Bas Braeken
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Bas Braeken
Head of Competition/European Law
2
Band 2

Bas Braeken has a particular focus on representing claimants in follow-on damages actions, as well as handling competition mandates in the sports sector. He also possesses considerable expertise in behavioural investigations and merger clearance, including in complex phase II investigations.

Bas Braeken keeps surprising me with how easily he can make himself familiar with a topic, and translate the issue into clear business needs.

Bas Braeken is very knowledgeable and reachable. He is able to translate complex matters into pragmatic advice.

Bas Braeken is a sophisticated competition and regulatory lawyer who is able to design a very clear and winning legal strategy.

Bas Braeken has an in-depth knowledge in his domain. He has a clear understanding of our needs and can easily explain how processes work.

Bas Braeken is a top lawyer, I would certainly work with him again - I was very satisfied with his work.

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Bas Braeken
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Bas Braeken
Head of Competition/European Law
2
Band 2

Members

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Bas Braeken

Bas Braeken

Head of Department

Coen Vermeij

Demi van den Berg

Jade Versteeg

Joost van Belois

Lara Elzas

TImo Hieselaar