Mr Bram Braat > Dentons > Amsterdam, Netherlands > Lawyer Profile

Dentons
GUSTAV MAHLERPLEIN 2
1082 MA
Netherlands

Work Department

Position

Career

Bram Braat is a leading expert in procurement, competition and regulatory matters, with a particular focus on litigation procedures and tender procedures. He brings international best practice and insight to his work for clients, he studied law in the US (as well as in The Netherlands) and completed his PhD in 2018 which examined the impact of cartels in both the EU and the US.

Given his academic track record, the market recognition he has received as well as his work for clients across sectors, Bram is regularly asked to speak, moderate and contribute to market conferences, seminars and similar in relation to competition and procurement law.

With strong working relationships with colleagues across Europe and beyond, Bram knows how to respond efficiently to issues that arise in different countries and recognizes the power of being able to regularly utilize international precedents and uses the experience he has gained from advising on dozens of tender procedural matters to provide the strategic advice necessary to enable his clients to win their tenders.

Languages

Dutch, English

Memberships

Education

Radboud University Nijmegen, 2018, PhD

Duke University School of Law, 2007, LL.M.

Utrecht University, 2006, Legal studies

Lawyer Rankings

Netherlands > EU and competition

(Leading individuals)

Bram BraatDentons

Dentons‘ EU and competition team which ‘stands out from the crowd’ is experienced in advising on the range of matters, from acquisitions and unfair competition claims to merger control matters. Antitrust litigation specialist Marc Kuijper is described as having ‘thorough and in-depth knowledge of all aspects of competition law’ and co-leads the practice with procurement expert and ‘true asset’ Bram Braat who is particular adept at advising on both civil litigation and private enforcement matters. Associate Ana María Bruggink departed to private practice in May 2023.

Netherlands > Construction

The construction offering at Dentons centers its practice around infrastructure, energy, and industrial projects. The team utilises its international presence to aid its largely international clientele and assists with matters such as developments, disputes, and contract negotiation. Ian McGrath is the global infrastructure and transportation leader and aids on energy and infrastructure projects. Bram Braat is the go-to for procurement expertise. ince research concluded, former practice head Bas van Schouwenburg has left the practice.