Competition/European Law
Europe Guide 2024 : Netherlands
Band 3
Email address
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+31 20 6789 123About
Provided by Van Doorne
Our experienced and internationally recognised European & Competition Law team has a practical approach to the often complex application of competition rules. Our experts provide insight into competition law issues and provide clients with innovative solutions, taking account of the specifics of every case.
With proven experience and knowledge of both national and European competition law, our team of experts advises on all aspects of this area of law. The team has high-level and sector-specific knowledge, which is supported by the firm’s unique top-tier industry focus groups. This strong industry focus enables us to provide our clients with thorough sector-specific advice and highly tailored solutions.
We have extensive experience in assisting clients in investigations by competition authorities and subsequent legal proceedings. Our team also has a proven track record in civil damages cases following an infringement of competition rules.
Finally, our team has long-standing and good relationships with regulatory and supervisory authorities. We also benefit from a large international network of competition lawyers, through which we are able to provide targeted advice to our international clients.
Chambers Review
Van Doorne has a broad competition law practice, assisting clients with obtaining merger and foreign direct investment clearance for proposed transactions, as well as representing them in ACM investigations and challenges to potential fines. The law firm also acts on state aid mandates and the competition compliance aspects of distribution agreements.
Work Highlights
- Van Doorne represented LG Electronics in an ACM investigation into alleged price-fixing agreements.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The team have in-depth knowledge of competition law and are able to provide fit-for-purpose advice."
"Van Doorne provide good tactical input and have the ability to gain a client's confidence."
"The team are very accessible and quick to respond."
"Van Doorne have been very strategic in providing the advice and excellent in communicating with the client."
"The team is capable of making the complex field of competition law accessible for us as a client."
"The team have in-depth knowledge of competition law and are able to provide fit-for-purpose advice."
"Van Doorne provide good tactical input and have the ability to gain a client's confidence."
"The team are very accessible and quick to respond."
"Van Doorne have been very strategic in providing the advice and excellent in communicating with the client."
"The team is capable of making the complex field of competition law accessible for us as a client."
Notable Practitioners
Sarah Beeston has a broad competition law practice that encompasses merger clearance notifications, state aid issues and appeals against ACM fines. She also advises clients on FDI filings and abuse of dominance investigations.
"She is pragmatic, fun to work with and responsive."
"She is an authority in her area of expertise."
"Sarah Beeston has great commercial awareness and tactical instincts."
"She advises with confidence based on her experience and provides a practical opinion, which is always helpful."
"Sarah Beeston is very hands-on, very pragmatic and can be very convincing in meetings."