Kennedy Van der Laan‘s 'dynamic' and 'client-focused' team fields extensive experience in advising on investigations, enforcement and compliance issues in the competition law space, with noted expertise in the banking and finance sector. The practice is jointly led by the triumvirate of Annemieke van der Beek, Martijn van Bemmel, who handles abuse of dominance, merger control and state aid matters, and the 'sharp advisor' Martine de Koning. Jelle Blom assists with the competition aspects of international trade cases.
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‘They are very involved with the client, their business developments and the general landscape, and are keen on getting the information needed to provide the best advice. Their approach on setting up a strategic consultation every so often is an approach that I would say is new and relevant for our cooperation.’
‘They have broad knowledge not only of their specific field of expertise in law, but also of the client's business and the landscape in which the client operates.’
‘We have a fantastic contact with Martine de Koning, who supports us with her knowledge and is always available to react or suggest good approaches to situations.’
‘Dynamic, client-focused, and very experienced in related Dutch civil law aspects in distribution matters. They provide clear advice.’
‘Martine de Koning is a sharp advisor, very good coordinator and very articulate.’
Key clients
- Stichting Right to Consumer Justice (RCJ)
- EPI
- Nike
- Converse
- Union Cyclist Internationale (UCI)
- Cyclistes Professionnels Associés (CPA)
- ING
- Rabobank
- ABN Amro
- NVB
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Practice head
Annemieke van der Beek; Martijn van Bemmel; Martine de Koning
Other key lawyers
Jelle Blom