Herr Axel Schulz > McDermott Will & Emery Belgium LLP > Brussels, Belgium > Lawyer Profile

McDermott Will & Emery Belgium LLP
AVENUE DES NERVIENS 9-31
1040 BRUSSELS
Belgium
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Work Department

Antitrust/Competition

Position

Axel Schulz focuses his practice on European competition law and has a wealth of experience in merger control, global cartel defence and general antitrust advice in sectors including energy, chemicals, agri-commodities, container shipping, ports, pigments, medical devices and pharmaceuticals.

Within the pharmaceutical sector, Axel demonstrates exceptional proficiency and industry insight. He has built a solid reputation assisting clients with competition law matters arising around loss of exclusivity; in addition, Axel has advised on distribution, co-marketing, licensing and various forms of vertical and horizontal cooperation agreements.

Axel is adept in orchestrating advice across numerous jurisdictions, providing clients with clear and comprehensive solutions. This global aspect of his practice equips him to guide both national and multinational companies through the most intricate challenges.

Lawyer Rankings

Belgium > Competition: EU and global

McDermott Will & Emery Belgium LLP‘s team in Brussels operates seamlessly as part of the firm’s European competition practice, and consequently has a stellar track record obtaining merger clearances across the region. Hendrik Viaene leads the group, working closely with seasoned experts Jacques Buhart and Stéphane Dionnet; between them, the trio of partners also provide expertise in cartel defence, state aid matters, and follow-on litigation. Axel Schulz joined the team in late 2023 from White & Case LLP.