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Competition & European Union Lawyers

Competition and regulatory authorities now possess far-reaching powers to investigate companies and commercial arrangements, prohibit M&A deals, force divestment of merged businesses, review markets and impose penalties or the recovery of illegal aids. There is the additional risk of private enforcement such as substantial (follow-on) antitrust damages claims. Being compliant and implementing effective risk mitigation strategies is key. We focus not only on problem solving but also on how you can avoid problems in the first place. Our large team of competition lawyers has extensive experience in helping navigate these difficult paths so that you can focus on your business. We have in-depth knowledge of competition rules across different countries and markets.

We act for public and private clients in the following areas among others: competition law (abuses of dominant position, cartels, mergers), state aid, EU Litigation, Liberalisation (Energy, transports, Handling, Telecommunications and Utilities), EU Freedoms, Contracts with the European Institutions and European structural funds.

Our team has unrivalled experience, at both European & national level, in these challenging practice areas through regular notifications or complaints to the European Commission or the Belgian Competition Authority or through litigation before the European Courts.

We have advised clients from a wide variety of sectors on regulatory and competition issues, including:

  • Public authorities and public companies
  • Airports and airlines
  • Retail
  • Banks and financial institutions
  • Utility companies (electricity, gas, water)
  • Chemicals and pharmaceuticals
  • Telecommunications
  • Logistics and transports
  • Aerospace
  • European and national associations of undertakings

The CMS Competition Group is one of the largest competition teams in Europe and at the same time one of the most widespread. We offer a one-stop-shop solution to clients for all their competition law needs across Europe and beyond. Our sector approach helps us understand your business environment and get to grips with your issues.

 
Siobhan Kahmann
Siobhan Kahmann
Partner
Belgium, Brussels
Siobhan has practised EU and UK competition law for over ten years in Brussels and the UK, in addition to counselling clients on state-aid/subsidy, regulatory - including telco reg, policy and trade...
Annabelle Lepièce
Annabelle Lepièce
Partner
Belgium, Brussels
Annabelle Lepièce is specialized in European law, with a focus on competition law (antitrust, State aid, merger control) and in foreign subsidies (EU Foreign subsidies regulation). She also has a broad...
Dirk Van Liedekerke
Dirk Van Liedekerke
Partner
Belgium, Brussels
Dirk Van Liedekerke is a lawyer specialised in European and national competition law as well as various other regulatory areas. In his capacity as a competition lawyer, Dirk advises companies in all sectors...
Romain Alderweireldt
Romain Alderweireldt
Senior Associate
Belgium, Brussels
Romain specialises in EU and Belgian competition law (abuse of dominant position, cartels and merger control) with a focus on the Electronic Communications and Media sectors. Since 2004, Romain deals...
Joëlle Froidmont
Joëlle Froidmont
Senior Associate
Belgium, Brussels
Joëlle specialises in Competition & European Union Law as well as in Technology, Media and Communications Law, both advising and litigating. She counsels and assists undertakings active in a broad range...
Alexis Laes
Alexis Laes
Associate
Belgium, Brussels
Alexis Laes joined the Brussels Bar in 2010, and specialised within the law firm Olswang in new technology law, regulatory law as well as general EU law, both advising and litigating. By joining CMS in...
Marguerite Soete
Marguerite Soete
Associate
Belgium, Brussels
Marguerite specialises in European Law and Competition Law, in foreign subsidies (EU Foreign subsidies regulation) and more particularly in State aid. In this field, Marguerite assists both public authorities...
Matthieu van Lierde
Matthieu van Lierde
Associate
Belgium, Brussels
Matthieu van Lierde is an Associate in the EU & Competition Group. He joined the Brussels Bar in 2012, and specialised within the law firm Olswang in EU and Belgian competition law, new technology law...
Marie Vandenneucker
Marie Vandenneucker
Associate
Belgium, Brussels
Marie specializes in European and Belgian competition law (abuse of dominant position, cartels and merger control), as well as European State aid rules. During her studies, she developed a high interest...
Nissim Picard
Nissim Picard
Junior Associate
Lawyer
Belgium, Brussels
Nissim specialises in European law, state aid law and competition law. He also has solid experience in Belgian and European public law. His practice covers network industries (energy, transport, telecommunications...