BarentsKrans demonstrates a particular focus on cartel damages litigation and investigations. Practice head Joost Fanoy has extensive experience acting in follow-on damages actions, drawing upon deep knowhow in competition, public procurement, and state aid matters. Sophie Gilliam regularly represents clients in investigations conducted by the ACM and the European Commission. Martijn van Maanen brings a wealth of corporate litigation expertise to antitrust damages cases, while Tim Raats advises on procurement matters.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Good knowledge of international law, good team.'
- ‘Accessible, clear communication.'
- ‘Hands-on approach.'
- ‘Joost Fanoy is the go to lawyer for us for all our public procurement issues, so he knows our company, processes and business environment very well.’
- ‘Joost Fanoy is very approachable and can quickly get to the heart of a question. It is incredibly helpful that he has so much knowledge of the market, the various players – such as the authorities – and, of course, the legal field.'
Key clients
- KPN
- Nestlé
- BMW
- Canon
- Global
- EBS
- Securitas
- Dura Vermeer
- Dell EMC
- Interovo
- Albron
Work highlights
Represented FincoEnergies during phase II merger investigation into its acquisition of Klaas de Boer.
Representing Interovo Egg Group in administrative proceedings and follow-on litigation regarding the egg trading cartel.
Represented KPN in alleged abuse of dominance investigation by the Authority for Consumers and Markets.
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Practice head
Joost Fanoy
Other key lawyers
Martijn Van Maanen; Tom Hoyer; Tim Raats; Sophie Gilliam; Moira Lanters