DLA Piper advises on the full spectrum of EU and Dutch competition law, assisting across investigations, enforcement and merger control. The team is particularly active in both first- and second-phase merger filings before the European Commission and the ACM, and also handles matters involving state aid, FDI and public procurement. Practice head Léon Korsten brings extensive experience in civil competition litigation and enforcement matters.
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Testimonials
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- ‘The team is proactive and takes the initiative to keep us updated on relevant developments.’
- ‘Martijn van Wanrooij always takes the various perspectives in mind and comes up with well-balanced advice.’
- ‘DLA Piper is a one stop shop for companies that operate internationally.'
- ‘I find Martijn van Wanrooij to be a very approachable lawyer.'
- ‘We are very happy to work with Martijn van Wanroij. His expertise and client-oriented mindset often helped us find solutions to seemingly insolvable issues.’
- ‘Martijn van Wanroij is a very knowledgeable, experienced and responsive competition law advisor.’
- ‘DLA Piper's lawyers are easy and pleasant to work with.'
- 'They combine knowledge and experience with a practical approach. This ensures that matters are explained clearly and allows us as a company to continue to move forward.’
Key clients
- Afvalsturing Friesland
- Anteryon International
- Apheon
- Ashland
- Ballast Nedam
- Bencis
- Bristow
- Catom
- CompaNanny
- Danone
- EMK Capital
- ForFarmers
- Lely
- Medtronic
- Van Merksteijn
- Vertex
Work highlights
Advised leading Dutch publisher Mediahuis in relation to the Phase II Dutch merger clearance between DPG and RTL Netherlands,.
Advised and assisted Unilever on the sale of its iconic Dutch Conimex food brand to Paulig.
Successfully defended Afvalsturing Friesland against State aid and misuse of procurement law allegations in civil litigation.
Practice head
Léon Korsten
Other key lawyers
Martijn van Wanrooij; Richard van Schaik; Joost Haans