Joost Houdijk
Europe Guide 2024
Up and Coming : Competition/European Law
Up and Coming
About
Provided by Joost Houdijk
Practice Areas
Joost specializes in European and Competition law. He advises and litigates on cartels and abuse of a dominant position. Joost regularly assists companies in merger control notifications. He represents businesses and government organizations in proceedings before the European Commission, the Dutch Authority for Consumers and Markets, the Dutch courts and the European Court of Justice. In addition to competition law, his field of work also covers Benelux Foreing Direct Investment ('FDI') regulation, EU transportation law and consumer protection law.
Clients appreciate Joost’s sharp analysis of the underlying issues with a keen eye for the specific situation of the organizations in question. They see how he always aims to get the maximum out of a case based on dedication and creativity. Joost has published a large number of articles and annotations in many academic journals, as well as books and book contributions. In 2009 he was awarded his doctorate for an extensive thesis on public interests in competition law. Joost is a member of the board-of-editors of the multilingual academic journal DAOR that covers the whole field of business and corporate law in the Benelux. He lectures at private educational institutions and universities, including Utrecht University and Radboud University Nijmegen.
Chambers Review
Europe
Joost Houdijk of AKD assists clients with merger clearance mandates and cartel investigations. He is particularly active in competition law compliance matters, often in regard to distribution policies.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"It was very pleasant working with him."
"Joost Houdijk is a lawyer with extensive knowledge on competition law. In addition, he also has a great understanding of the business interests at stake."
"The communication between us was excellent and I enjoy working together with him."
"We appreciate his very fast and concrete reactions and his knowledge of our market."
"It was very pleasant working with him."
"Joost Houdijk is a lawyer with extensive knowledge on competition law. In addition, he also has a great understanding of the business interests at stake."
"The communication between us was excellent and I enjoy working together with him."
"We appreciate his very fast and concrete reactions and his knowledge of our market."