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Dentons‘s competition and antitrust team in Brussels is ’well practiced in the areas of competition in Europe’, working closely with its teams in Paris and Berlin, and particularly noted for its cartel work. Clients in the life sciences, financial services, and aerospace sectors often seek out Bertold Bär-Bouyssière. James Venit heads the team. Jean-Nicolas Maillard and Yves Botteman left the firm in July 2025.
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Testimonials

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  • ‘Bertold Bär-Bouyssière deserves praise as a diplomatic and insightful relationship manager. In his capacity as competition law expert, he has contributed to raising my awareness of competition law issues. Bertold is prompt, pro-active, efficient, with great problem solving skills, and always on top of matters with quick turnaround.’

  • ‘The team, which combines diverse backgrounds and nationalities, is very agile in offering tailored and efficient teams dedicated to its clients. They are all very knowledgeable of the latest developments in competition law and are always up-to-date in this fast-moving legal environment.'

  • ‘Our go to person in Dentons is Bertold Bär-Bouyssière, who then connects us with other colleagues as needed. He has been a trusted advisor for many years. He is an absolute start in questions of competition law and policy, and also a diligent project manager and relationship manager for projects outside competition law.’

  • ‘They are well practiced in the areas of competition in Europe, contract work and dealing with the European Commission. They look at risks of taking action vs gain and their Counsel has been invaluable.’

  • ‘Excellent communication skills, very proactive and client-friendly.’

Key clients

  • General Mills
  • CTCPA
  • Soprel
  • TotalEnergies
  • Mattr Infratech
  • International Fruit Genetics
  • Hyundai HD
  • Merck
  • CAE Inc.
  • Yamaha Music

Work highlights

Representing General Mills in its appeal against the decision of the FCA in issuing a statement of objections against 115 companies and trade associations, including General Mills (Green Giant canned food), regarding an alleged collusion in the context of the phasing out of bisphenol A from metal cans packaging.
Representing Merck KGaA in antitrust damages actions following the so-called EU "pay-for-delay" proceedings ("Lundbeck").

Practice head

James Venit

Other key lawyers

Bertold Bär-Bouyssière