Vertical agreements

We have extensive experience with all competition law issues in the areas of exclusive and selective distribution, franchising, platforms, e-commerce, dual distribution and resale price maintenance. If necessary, we assist clients in these areas in investigations by the European Commission or the Authority Consumer & Market or in civil proceedings before Dutch courts.

The increased attention from the European Commission and the Authority for Consumers and Markets means that the compliance of vertical agreements with competition rules is of great importance to companies. We give clients confidence in their relationships with suppliers, resellers and customers, online and offline. We have deep and wide-ranging experience across all competition law issues in the context of exclusive distribution, selective distribution, franchising, sales agencies, marketplaces and platforms, non-competes, e-commerce, dual distribution and pricing matters including resale price maintenance and dual pricing.

These are issues our clients face on a daily basis. We are their trusted adviser in helping them do so. And where necessary we assist our clients in investigations of the European Commission or the Authority for Consumer and Markets, or in civil proceedings before the Dutch courts.