The integrated antitrust litigation group at Stibbe is widely known for successfully representing a roster of notable clients before the Belgian Competition Authority, as well as regularly handling follow-on damages claims, and cases relating to illegal state aid. As well as its contentious excellence, the team is also noted for advising on merger control issues and joint ventures. Peter Wytinck and Sophie Van Besien are the key partner-level names to note. Counsel Quentin Declève joined from Van Bael & Bellis in January 2023, further boosting the team’s significant litigious strength.
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Work highlights
- Acting in the elevator cartel case, including handling one procedure which has been referred to the Court of Justice.
- Representing a key player from the tobacco industry in appeals against the Dutch and Belgian Competition Authorities’ decisions to fine four major cigarette manufacturers.
- Advised a major Belgian roadside assistance company on its internal restructuring and the subsequent sale of its business to AG Insurance and BNP Paribas Fortis.
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Sophie Van Besien
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Peter Wytinck, Sophie Van Besien