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Competition/European Law - Netherlands
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Band 1
What the team is known for

One of the standout law firms in the Dutch competition market, Stibbe is particularly esteemed for its work on high-profile behavioural cases. The team has impressive expertise in investigations into allegations of abuse of dominance and cartels, and additionally represents clients in appeals against fines and in damages actions. It is able to collaborate with colleagues in Brussels on European Commission investigations. The law firm offers further experience in merger clearance notifications to the ACM.

Work Highlights

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  • Stibbe represented British American Tobacco in an appeal against a fine imposed by the ACM for alleged participation in a cartel.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Rein Wesseling
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Rein Wesseling
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Band 1

Rein Wesseling stands out for his market-leading work in behavioural investigations and challenges to authority decisions. He also offers notable experience in merger clearance filings and damages actions.

"I hold him in high esteem; he is a sterling practitioner and very pleasant."

"Rein Wesseling is an outstanding competition lawyer who is able to develop complex and sophisticated arguments in very nuanced legal and factual cases."

"Rein is the best competition lawyer on all levels."

"He has an excellent way of conveying the message via his strategic and agile mind."

"Rein Wesseling is an absolute leader in his field."

Roos Elemans
Roos Elemans
Associates to watch

Roos Elemans enters the rankings this year on the back of an impressive workload in behavioural matters, including representing clients in the initial investigation, as well as in subsequent appeals against fines and damages actions.

"She is a brilliant lawyer."

Ranked Lawyers at
Stibbe

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Netherlands

Competition/European Law

Rein Wesseling
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Rein Wesseling
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Band 1
Roos Elemans
Roos Elemans
Associates to watch

Members

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Elske Raedts

Jeroen Kortmann

Stijn de Jong