Baker McKenzie BV/SRL handles a wide range of competition law mandates, including merger control, competition investigations and litigation, State aid and compliance. Kurt Haegeman, who co-heads the team, is particularly experienced in abuse of dominance investigations, acting for notable clients in the pharmaceuticals, financial services and consumer goods industries. Fellow co-head Bram Hoorelbeke is an experienced competition litigator. Further key contacts include Victor Saint-Cast and Beau Maes, who support the team.
Legal 500 Editorial commentary
Testimonials
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- ‘Great capability and partner expertise in EU competition law with rather impressive delivery timelines.'
- 'Both Kurt Haegeman and Fiona Carlin understand perfectly well the needs of consumer goods companies and demonstrate stellar, in-depth expertise of both vertical and horizontal BERs under Article 101, but also Article 102 case law and guidelines.’
- ‘Kurt Haegeman and Fiona Carlin are brilliant, top-notch lawyers, who are able to efficiently advise and support virtually any company on virtually any antitrust issue.’
- ‘Very responsive, business-minded approach, very knowledgeable.’
- ‘Special credits to Kurt Haegeman in the Brussels office. Always very responsive and to the point. Understands our business and thinks with us to work out the best approach.’
Key clients
- GIMV
- BIA Group
- Baloise Belgium NV
- Galapagos
- Allianz
- Danone
- Apheon
- Cobelfret
- SFPI/FPIM
- Vandemoortele
Work highlights
Representing Baloise Belgium NV in proceedings before the Commercial Court related to a damage claim for alleged abuse of dominance and anti-competitive agreements on the market for insurance management software and insurance communication software.
Representing the Dienst Regulering in two procedures before the Brussels Court of Appeal in respect of two actions for annulment launched by Infrabel against acts adopted by the Dienst Regulering.
Practice head
Kurt Haegeman; Bram Hoorelbeke
Other key lawyers
Fiona Carlin; Victor Saint-Cast; Beau Maes