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Dechert LLP Offices

Dechert LLP
480 AVENUE LOUISE
BOX 13A
1050
Belgium
Visit website 32 2 535 5411

Dechert LLP > The Legal 500 Rankings

Belgium > Competition: EU and global Tier 4

‘A leader in delivering tailored legal solutions on a global scale’, Dechert LLP‘s antitrust and competition team has experience across the technology, pharmaceuticals, online retail, energy, and transport sectors. Its work regarding the anti-competitive practices of large digital companies is particularly notable, and is an area of strength for Alec Burnside. At the head of the team, Clemens Graf York von Wartenburg often supports multi-national clients.

Practice head(s):

Clemens Graf York von Wartenburg

Other key lawyers:

Alec Burnside; Michael Okkonen

Testimonials

‘Dechert’s practice is uniquely positioned as a leader in delivering tailored legal solutions on a global scale. They combine deep industry expertise with a multidisciplinary approach, ensuring that their clients receive comprehensive advice that considers all aspects of their legal and business needs.’

‘The individuals we work with stand out due to their exceptional expertise, collaborative approach, and commitment to excellence.’

‘Dechert’s competition law team’s profound knowledge of the intricate landscape of EU competition regulations and their extensive experience in navigating the EU Commission’s procedures are evident.’

‘Excellent legal knowledge and client service.’

‘Michael Okkonen is a helpful and technically knowledgeable lawyer.’

‘Alec Burnside, Clemens Graf York von Wartenburg and Michael Okkonen are great merger control practitioners: responsive, creative and respected by regulators.’

‘The team is exceptionally well balanced, with a real depth and confidence. There are very few teams which excel in quickly understanding the way around such matters.’

‘Michael Okkonen is the go to person within the firm for global merger control matters. He is exceptionally knowledgeable and provides very simple answers to complex questions.’

Key clients

GIC

Crown Holdings, Inc.

Cerus Endovascular Limited

Huhtamaki Oyi

Fair Trade Advocacy Office

Illumina

Marconi

Microsoft

Shurgard

Cerence

American Express Global Business Travel

Court Square Capital

MidEuropa Partners

Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co

Yelp, Inc.

Work highlights

  • Advising GIC as part of a consortium’s USD14bn acquisition of the climate technology business from Emerson Electric.
  • Representing Crown in its appeal of the EC’s fining decision following its landmark investigation in the metal packaging sector.
  • Advised Cerus Endovascular Limited on its sale to Stryker Corporation.

Belgium > Commercial, corporate and M&A Tier 5

Client Testimonials


“Dechert consistently provides differentiating legal advice, particularly on large, complex transactions.”

“The firm did a great job throughout the entire process. They have been proactive and delivered quality advice. As always, a pleasure working with such a great team.”

“We continually have the highest degree of confidence in the work product and coverage of the Dechert team, and they are always a pleasure to work with.”

“Their sophistication, depth of experience, and legal creativity – especially in the area of complex mass tort litigation, is simply unrivalled. When the case is unprecedented and alleged to be perilous, there is no better partner to have in the trenches than Dechert.”


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