Competition: EU
Global Guide 2024 : Belgium
Band 4
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Some of Hogan Lovells' most high-profile work highlights include instructions on important EGC and CJEU appeal proceedings in which the firm seeks the annulment of high-value EC competition fines. Hogan Lovells has notable experience in abuse of dominance mandates and also handles significant merger control matters, often involving FDI concerns. The team is additionally equipped to handle the competition law elements of standard-essential patents.
Work Highlights
- Hogan Lovells acted for ORLEN before the CJEU on an appeal of the EC decision in a case concerning the dismantling of train tracks between Lithuania and Latvia.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Hogan Lovells has a highly resourceful team that provides excellent, strategic legal advice and a deep understanding of practical issues and the needs of an international business."
"I have found that the firm gives good advice and assessment on the strengths and weaknesses of a case."
"The team offers very smooth and immediate reactions to clients' needs. It is proactive too."
"The firm's multi-jurisdictional abilities are a strength."
"It is a really responsive team with friendly and approachable communication."
"Hogan Lovells has a highly resourceful team that provides excellent, strategic legal advice and a deep understanding of practical issues and the needs of an international business."
"I have found that the firm gives good advice and assessment on the strengths and weaknesses of a case."
"The team offers very smooth and immediate reactions to clients' needs. It is proactive too."
"The firm's multi-jurisdictional abilities are a strength."
"It is a really responsive team with friendly and approachable communication."
Notable Practitioners
Christopher Thomas handles digital or technology sector competition matters. He advises on appeals against EC decisions and represents clients in complaints of anti-competitive behaviour.
"Christopher Thomas is an excellent and strategically thinking lawyer. He has a deep understanding of business and an ability to quickly understand and evaluate highly complex processes and situations. It is a true pleasure to be working with him."
"He manages the project to make sure that the client has the biggest chance of success."
"He has real strength in his innate understanding of the details and intricacies of competition law."
"He has good pleading skills and did a very decent job."
Falk Schöning splits his time between the firm's offices in Brussels and Berlin and assists clients with the competition law aspects of mergers and joint ventures, including advising on FDI notifications.
"He's clearly very smart and has good experience in mergers in multiple jurisdictions."
"He was extremely reliable and reachable. He was quick and above all always had an immediate answer or at least an initial assessment."
"I really like his availability, responsiveness and clear recommendations."