AKD‘s competition practice advises on a wide range of EU and Dutch competition matters, including cartel investigations, merger control and private enforcement work. The team is active in sectors such as transport, healthcare and life sciences, and has also expanded its involvement in FDI and foreign subsidies regulation. Practice heads Pieter Kuypers, Joost Houdijk and Nikee Groot divide their time between Brussels and Amsterdam.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Joost Houdijk stands out for his ability to translate complex competition law requirements into practical business guidance. He consistently focuses on solutions rather than just identifying problems.'
- 'Their team combines strong technical competition law expertise with sector-specific knowledge in manufacturing, mobility, and industrial consolidation.'
- 'AKD demonstrates integrated understanding of how EU competition law intersects with national regulatory frameworks, particularly in complex industrial transactions.'
- ‘AKD's competition practice distinguishes itself through genuine cross-border coordination capabilities and practical commercial focus.'
- ‘Dedicated team, able to understand quickly the situation and provide understandable and pragmatic advice.’
Key clients
- ProRail B.V.
- VINCI Energies Netherlands B.V.
- De Hoge Dennen Capital SHI
- Achmea
- Erasmus Medical Center
- 31 Capital
- VDL
- Samskip
- Standard Investment
- Maasstad Medical Center
- TransAtlantis
- Province of Limburg
Work highlights
Assisting VDL in multiple filings including the acquisition of Van Hool.
Assisting and representing Stichting Truck Claim, TransAtlantis, and Retail Cartel Damage Claims S.A. in three ongoing truck cartel matters, one of the largest private enforcement matters in the Netherlands
Successfully assisted and represented Standard Investment in notification proceedings to the Belgian and Dutch competition authorities in the acquisition of Verwater Group from CVC Capital Partners
Practice head
Pieter Kuypers; Joost Houdijk; Nikee Groot