Liedekerke
Liedekerke‘s capabilities span the gamut of contentious and advisory competition matters, including merger control cases, dawn raids, cartel investigations, and compliance programs. Ex-President of the Belgian Competition Authority Stefaan Raes and former in-house counsel Vincent Mussche bring their specific experiences to the team, allowing the firm to leverage a range of viewpoints. Recently, clients have been increasingly reliant on the department to assist with navigating through the Belgian foreign direct investment screening regime.
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‘Available, very hands-on.’
‘I appreciate their deep expertise in Belgian competition law.’
‘Vincent Mussche has exceptional understanding/expertise in competition law. Strong dedication to clients, making himself available at short notice.’
Key clients
- MWingz (JV Proximus – Orange Belgium)
- AG Insurance
- Sligro Food
- UBER
- Philip Morris Benelux
- IQVIA
- Jean-Paul Van Avermaet
- APEAL
- Mundipharma
- ECHA (European Chemicals Agency)
- AEG Belgium (Vinci Group), presently called TRANZCOM
- BNP Paribas Fortis
- Brussels Airlines (Lufthansa)
- Proximus
- Provera (Cora – Louis Delhaize)
- Veolia
- Domo
- DP World (Antwerp Gateway)
- Welcoop
- Boehringer Ingelheim
- Motz-Computer
- Deister Electronic GmbH
- Gantner Pigeon Systems GmbH
- Ruter EPV-Systeme GmbH
Work highlights
- Representing Proximus in abuse of dominance proceedings initiated by the Belgian Competition Authority against the client's acquisition of Edpnet.
- Successfully advised Sligro Food Group on the acquisition of nine Metro cash & carries, including representation in merger control proceedings before the Belgian Competition Authority.
- Successfully acted on behalf of AG Insurance before the Belgian Competition Authority regarding the acquisition of Touring.
Lawyers
Leading individuals
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Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Stefaan Raes