The highly regarded team at Pels Rijcken is co-led by Marleen Botman, who is well known for assisting the Dutch state with EU law issues, and Jotte Mulder, who focuses on handling cartel damages claims and competition litigation. The practice is home to Erik Pijnacker Hordijk, ‘one of the most experienced antitrust lawyers in the Netherlands’; other key names include Martijn Scheltema and the ‘outstanding’ Georges Dictus, who advises on state aid cases.
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‘The legal knowledge of Georges Dictus and Martijn Scheltema is outstanding!'
‘Down-to-earth, able to to estimate their clients' issues and problems, able to weigh when to speed up and when to slow down and able to assess which fights to pick.’
‘Jotte Mulder is very responsive and pragmatic.'
‘Strong litigation boutique with experience in high-stakes litigation, including for the Dutch state.’
‘Erik Pijnacker Hordijk is one of the most experienced antitrust lawyers in the Netherlands; he is very knowledgeable, provides excellent strategic advice and has strong client-handling skills. Jotte Mulder is a very good litigator.’
‘Highly knowledgeable and proactive in their work in EU and competition law.’
‘Georges Dictus is our go-to expert for matters regarding state aid and competition law.’
Key clients
- Dutch State
- Westlake Corporation,
- Westlake Germany GmbH & Co. KG
- Westlake Vinnolit GmbH & Co. KG
- Westlake Vinnolit Holdings GmbH
- Heineken
- DNB
- Royal FloraHolland
- Scandinavian Airlines
- ArcelorMittal
Work highlights
Representing ACM in proceedings concerning the EU interchange fees regulation.
Advising the municipality of Amsterdam about the transition to and implementation of the new system regarding permits for canal-cruise boats in accordance with EU law.
Acting for Mercedes-Benz Group AG in all pending damage actions before Dutch courts in connection with the decision of the EU Commission of 19 July 2016 regarding the Trucks case.
Lawyers
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Practice head
Marleen Botman; Jotte Mulder
Other key lawyers
Georges Dictus; Martijn Scheltema; Erik Pijnacker Hordijk