A&O Shearman
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Well-regarded for its ‘great knowledge’ and ’pragmatic manner’, A&O Shearman handles high-stakes matters spanning Dutch, EU and multijurisdictional enforcement. The team is frequently engaged in significant merger control filings before the Dutch Authority for Consumers and Markets and the European Commission, and elsewhere stands out in cartel investigations and competition litigation. Kees Schillemans, who co-leads the practice is a highly sought-after litigator in large-scale follow-on damages actions. Fellow co-head Pieter Huizing brings longstanding experience in complex merger control and antitrust matters, including mandates in regulated sectors such as aviation and energy. Midas Klijsen left the firm in March 2025.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Kees Schillemans stands out for being both very smart and pragmatic.'
- ‘Great knowledge, and the ability to apply this in both a strategic and pragmatic manner. Able to translate complex legal concepts to comprehensible advice at all levels. Strong industry knowledge and experience. Hans-on and pragmatic.’
Key clients
- RTL Group
- KPN