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EU and competition

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The competition team at AKD has a solid track record in handling the competition aspects of commercial matters, and regularly assists clients in a broad range of sectors, from automotive and transport to healthcare and life sciences, on a broad spectrum of competition issues. The practice is co-led by Pieter Kuypers and the 'extremely pragmatic' Joost Houdijk; the duo divide their time between the Brussels and Amsterdam offices.
Legal 500 Editorial commentary

Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • ‘Very efficient and accurate.’

  • ‘Joost is extremely pragmatic and concrete in answering our questions. This makes the cooperation very fruitful.’

  • ‘The team we work with are professionals with extensive knowledge in their field of expertise.’

  • ‘What makes the individuals we work with stand out is the fact that they not only have extensive legal knowledge, but that they also have a lot of knowledge about how our business works.’

  • ‘AKD deliver unmatched insight with a seamless service. A firm with strong values and a high level of discipline and accuracy.'

  • 'The AKD lawyers have a good reputation for cultivating powerful relationships, thriving on seamless collaboration with each other and come over as trusted advisors.'

Key clients

  • ProRail B.V.
  • VINCI Energies Netherlands B.V.
  • De Hoge Dennen Capital SHI
  • Achmea
  • Erasmus Medical Center
  • Maasstad Medical Center
  • TransAtlantis
  • Mediaproduccion SLU
  • Province of Limburg
  • Thermo Fisher
  • Eurofins

Work highlights

Advising the client on ACM merger control proceedings regarding the establishment of a joint venture with Matrans Rotterdam Terminal.

Practice head

Pieter Kuypers; Joost Houdijk

Other key lawyers

Nikee Groot; Koen Platteau