Hendrik Viaene is the key name in the McDermott Will & Emery Belgium LLP Brussels competition group, handling a range of matters, from merger filings and abuse of dominance investigations to State aid litigation and cartel inquiries. Viaene’s State aid expertise is notable, regularly advising government clients. Axel Schulz joined the team from White & Case LLP in November 2023, bringing European competition experience, particularly in the pharmaceuticals sector.
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Key clients
- Ardian
- Soudal
- Esko Graphics
- Akzo Nobel
- PMV
- University Hospital Gent
- CHEP
- University Hospital Antwerp
- Belgian State
- Finance & Invest Brussels
Work highlights
- Assisted Ardian with obtaining merger control clearance from the Belgian Competition Authority for the acquisition by its portfolio company RG Safety of the Belgian Personal Protection Equipment distributor Vandeputte Group.
- Assisting UZ Gent with an on-going cartel and abuse of dominance investigation by the Belgian Competition Authority in relation to certain pharmaceuticals used in the treatment of particular types of cancer.
- Assisting Soudal with a State aid in-depth investigation launched by the European Commission in September 2019.
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Practice head
Hendrik Viaene
Other key lawyers
Axel Schulz