Liedekerke handles the full gamut of competition law issues, including merger control, FDI, cartel investigations, litigation, regulatory issues and State aid matters. Practice co-head Stefaan Raes specialises in contentious competition matters, including follow-on damages claims, cartel investigations and abuse of economic dependence matters. Raes regularly acts for clients which span the transportation, pharmaceutical and media sectors. Fellow co-head Vincent Mussche focuses his expertise on foreign direct investment matters. Nina Carlier supports the team on merger control, cartel, and abuse of dominance matters.

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‘Their concise delivery is refreshing and a joy to read, and they are a joy to collaborate with.’
‘The team has been careful, attentive and receptive to ideas, and has a remarkable ability to succinctly construct arguments.’
‘Vincent Mussche is unbelievably responsive. He is well-connected and well-informed, and draws on both of these to deliver, clear, incisive and trusted advice.’
‘Phenomenal practice for Belgian FDI.'
‘Vincent Mussche has excellent legal skills, ensures a personal client relationship and really goes the extra mile for his clients.’
‘Liedekerke's competition team is able to combine competition law advice and support with a more proactive approach.'

Key clients

Brussels Airlines
Tranzcom
DP World
Boehringer Ingelheim
Jean-Paul Van Avermaet
Mundipharma
Uber
Nicolas Meire
Wireless
King Bauduin Foundation

Work highlights

Assisted Brussels Airlines in submitting a complaint with the European Commission for illegal State aid granted to Charleroi Airport for Terminal Navigation Charges.

Representing Boehringer Ingelheim in a cartel investigation by the Belgian Competition Authority, subsequent to a dawn raid.

Assisting Tiense Suikerrraffinaderij in the first investigation by the BCA into an alleged abuse of economic dependence of beet growers.