Combining ‘deep expertise in competition law with a very practical, business-oriented approach’, Loyens & Loeff handles the full spectrum of EU and Dutch competition law matters. The team is frequently engaged on merger control reviews, abuse of dominance investigations, and high-profile, cross-border transactions. Co-head Marc Wiggers brings extensive expertise across Dutch and European competition law, regularly advising on complex investigations and contentious matters. Fellow co-head and state aid expert Marc Custers focuses on domestic and international subsidy issues. Robin Struijlaart stands out on merger control matters and ACM proceedings.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Very commercial in its outlook. Aligned with clients' drivers.'
- 'Marc Custers combines partner-level experience and expertise with pragmatism.'
- 'Pragmatic and commercially-focused approach. They expertly combine rigorous legal analysis with a deep understanding of our business.'
- 'The team consistently anticipates potential issues and provides clear, actionable guidance on complex antitrust matters, including successfully navigating competition clearance with the ACM. ’
- ‘Marc Wiggers provides excellent advice and service in highly complex matters. Boyd Wolffers is a rising star in the Loyens & Loeff competition team.'
- 'Marc Wiggers: no-nonsense, amidst a lot of deal-related noise het gets to the heart of the matter very quickly. Marc Custers: very smart and experienced, excellent judgment, very approachable.'
- ‘Boyd Wolffers and Marc Wiggers are highly intelligent and a pleasure to work with, seamlessly combining their expertise in European law with a deep understanding of the healthcare and healthcare insurance industries.’
- ‘The team combines deep expertise in competition law with a very practical, business-oriented approach. They are highly responsive, solution-driven, and collaborative, which makes complex matters manageable.’
Key clients
- ENI
- Groupe Seb
- Meta
- Banco Santander
- Morgan Stanley
- NPM
- Gimv
- Apollo
- Blackstone
- Itsme Holding
- Marriott
- Lightspeed
- Provast
- Vivat
- Sun Chemical
- Equinor
- Aon
- Medtronic
- Phoenix/Brocacef
- Jan Linders
Work highlights
Advising DPG on Landmark RTL Nederland Acquisition Approved by ACM.
Representing Digital Retail Platform bol in an ACM Investigation.
Represented Dutch Health Insurers in Novartis Interim Relief Case.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Practice head
Marc Wiggers; Marc Custers
Other key lawyers
Robin Struijlaart; Boyd Wolffers; Robert Fröger