Bird & Bird continues to handle a wide range of complex competition and regulatory matters, supported by the firm’s strong focus on technology-driven sectors. Practice head Pauline Kuipers is experienced in acting for clients in the media, postal and telecoms industries, particularly regarding investigations and regulatory disputes. Joost van Roosmalen frequently assists with cartel and enforcement matters, drawing on the group’s substantial experience in dealing with the ACM. Janneke Kohlen is a key figure for procurement work, while Tialda Beetstra advises on competition issues arising in the energy sector.
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Key clients
- Mastercard Europe S.A.
- Vereniging COIN
- Koninklijke A-ware Foodgroup B.V.
- Royal PostNL
- Konecranes
- Open Dutch Fiber B.V.
- Marshall Land Systems Ltd.
- Blackboard International B.V.
- Corbion N.V.
- NLdigital
- Salta Holding B.V. / Computrain Opleidingen B.V.
Work highlights
Assisting Odido Netherlands in both competition law and EU public procurement matters.
Represented Konecranes in obtaining merger control clearance from the ACM for acquiring Peinemann.
Advising COIN for competition law.
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Leading associates
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Practice head
Pauline Kuipers
Other key lawyers
Janneke Kohlen; Tialda Beetstra; Joost van Roosmalen