Competition & Regulation

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Strategic competition advice for multinational clients, globally

… in enforcement actions and transactions, with an emphasis on Europe. Active across almost the entire spectrum of Competition and Regulatory law, our large, integrated Amsterdam/Brussels-based team handles multiple complex matters in parallel fashion.

We have experience in obtaining clearance of complex merger control cases involving potential remedies before the European Commission and other competition agencies worldwide. Our team has handled many high-profile, data-intensive cartel cases before the European Commission, and has a track record of getting fines annulled before the European Courts.

We have extensive experience of taking the lead in cross-border matters with tight cost control measures in place, and efficiently coordinate merger filings, often in numerous jurisdictions, worldwide. We are involved in all pending civil cartel damage actions in the Netherlands, and work closely together with our civil litigation specialists to assist our clients in their most complex matters.

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EXPERTISE ANCHORED AT THE HEART OF EUROPE

Our cross-border capability in Europe is second to none.

Over the years, we have earned a reputation for getting enforcement actions neutralised and complex transactions cleared. We collaborate closely with those law firms which form part of our network of Best Friends and together form one of the largest European competition practices in Brussels. We cover all of the major European jurisdictions and are ranked as the best by the legal directories in each of these jurisdictions.

More than 175 Lawyers
40+ Brussels-based lawyers
Across 7 EU Member States

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The team are legally sharp, practical and no-nonsense... the advice is always very precise. They understand what we want as a client.

Chambers Europe, 2021

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29 February 2024

EU revises Market Definition Notice: shaping and re-shaping digital markets

In the ever-evolving digital markets landscape, the European Commission has continually refined its approach to defining relevant markets, especially concerning multi-sided platforms and digital ecosystems. The Commission's release of the Revised Market Definition Notice in February 2024 marks another significant step in this ongoing process, aiming to adapt to the dynamics of these fast-moving markets. In this article, we explore the key updates outlined in the notice and its implications for defining relevant markets in the context of multi-sided platforms and digital ecosystems, drawing insights from pertinent cases.
29 February 2024

EU plans revamp of FDI rules: what you need to know

The European Commission unveiled a proposal on 24 January 2024 aimed at revamping the current European framework for screening foreign direct investments (FDI), signalling new requirements for member states. The initiative is part of a package of five measures seeking to strengthen the EU's economic security at a time of growing geopolitical tensions and profound technological shifts. The Proposed FDI Screening Regulation is in a more advanced stage than the remaining four initiatives. These include white papers – on export controls, outbound investment and enhancing R&D support for technologies with dual-use potential – and a proposal for a Council recommendation on enhancing research security. Businesses and investors entering or expanding in the EU market must take heed of the rapidly changing regulatory environment, especially regarding investments in critical infrastructure, sensitive technology and other areas that are important to the EU's economic security.
21 February 2024

De Brauw contributes chapter on financial services M&A in the Netherlands

Arne Grimme, Pete Lawley, Mariken van Loopik, Bart de Rijke, and Wiebe Dijkstra, contributed a comprehensive chapter on the financial services mergers and acquisitions (M&A) sector in the Netherlands. This contribution forms part of the Panoramic Financial Services M&A Guide 2024, available on Lexology.