Van Bael & Bellis‘ competition team acts for a number of high-profile clients spanning the pharmaceuticals, insurance and automotive sectors. The team handles the full range of competition issues including merger control, litigation, cartels and abuse of economic dependence. Practice head Peter L’Ecluse possesses deep expertise in the automotive and life sciences sectors, particularly with regard to contentious matters. Kris Van Hove specialises in competition law litigation and regulatory matters, while Koen T’Syen combines competition and commercial law expertise. Valérie Lefever and Vincent Reijns support the team.
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- ‘Very experienced and capable team.’
- ‘Deep knowledge and understanding of the law and key stakeholders.'
- 'Clear and pragmatic advice given.’
Key clients
- Allianz
- Coca-Cola Europacific Partners
- CERP
- DAF
- Environ
- GSK plc
- Haleon
- Le Creuset
- Luminus
- Norther
- Ørsted
- pharma.be
Work highlights
Assisted a number of Belgian football clubs in challenging consistency with competition law of new rules concerning relegation in the Belgian Pro League recently adopted by the Belgian Football Federation.
Assisted Haleon plc in Belgian Competition Authority competition proceedings relating to over-the-counter medicines.
Representing DAF and PACCAR in relation to all damage claims being raised in Belgium following on from the European Commission’s settlement decision in the Trucks cartel case.
Practice head
Peter L’Ecluse
Other key lawyers
Kris Van Hove; Koen T'Syen; Valérie Lefever; Vincent Reijns