Complementing its particular expertise handling merger control and FDI cases, Jones Day possesses a wealth of experience in handling abuse of dominance, State aid and follow-on litigation mandates. Practice head Alexandre Verheyden is a seasoned litigator with experience representing clients before both the Belgian authorities and the European Commission. The team elsewhere calls upon Serge Clerckx for his expertise in complex merger control mandates. On European, French, and Belgian antitrust and competition matters, Charlotte Breuvart is a key contact. Laurent De Muyter stands out in the tech sector.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Serge Clerckx is a great partner to brainstorm with, providing expert advice tailored to the specific business and the issues it is facing.’
- ‘The team is very knowledgeable, client-oriented, pragmatic and responsive.’
- ‘Partners Alexandre Verheyden and Laurent De Muyter are very practical and pro-business.’
- ‘The Jones Day team is very hands-on and with a great sense of collaboration. Partners have a excellent relationship with clients and know their industry very well.’
- ‘Charlotte Breuvaert was key in driving forward our merger approval.’
- ‘Responsive, knowledgeable.’
Key clients
- FN Browning
- Brussels Airport Company SA/NV
- Sateba Operations
- Fluxys
- Air Liquide Industries Belgium
- Fortino Capital Partners
- Hexagon AB
- AbbVie, Inc.
- AGC Glass Europe
- Bekaert
- bpost
- ECS Corporate
Work highlights
Advising FN Browning Group on several recent transactions, including its acquisition of Sofisport
Advising Brussels Airport Company on the legal issues, including antitrust/FDI and M&A aspects, related to the indirect transfer of 39% of its shares from Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan to PMV for a reported consideration of €2.77bn.
Acted as joint antitrust counsel to Fluxys and Air Liquide in connection with the formation of a joint venture for the construction and operation of a CO2 liquefaction and export terminal in the Port of Antwerp.
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Practice head
Alexandre Verheyden
Other key lawyers
Serge Clerckx; Charlotte Breuvart; Laurent De Muyter; Yvan Desmedt