ALTIUS is particularly experienced in the life sciences, retail, technology and defence sectors, handling both complex transactional and contentious competition law matters. Led by Carmen Verdonck, the team is experienced in handling a wide array of matters, including merger control, abuse of dominance and State aid matters domestically and before the European Commission.
Legal 500 Editorial commentary
Testimonials
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- ‘Great team, very experienced.’
- ‘Responsive, excellent knowledge of the industry and sector, pragmatic advice.’
- ‘Carmen Verdonck has a great knowledge of the industry and understands commercial aspects and how to translate complex legal matters in a way that can directly be of use to our business.’
Key clients
- Siemens
- Flemish Government
- Campine
- Citymesh
- Indufin
- Beiersdorf
- Moyson
- Niko
- Esia
- Bolton
- FHP Vileda
Work highlights
Advising Campine on proceedings before the General Court and the Court of Justice regarding the fine imposed by the Commission and the Commission’s refusal to pay interest on the amount of the fine that was provisionally paid by Campine and thereafter partially annulled by the General Court.
Assisted Siemens throughout the investigation and the settlement procedure before the Belgian Competition Authority.
Advising Citymesh on all competition law questions and proceedings concerning its entry into the Belgian telecoms market and the roll-out of its 5G-network, as well as regarding the appeal against Proximus’ acquisition of EDPNET and on its intervention in the case launched by the Belgian competition prosecutor against Proximus concerning this acquisition.
Practice head
Carmen Verdonck