The competition law, regulatory, and foreign investment team at Strelia regularly represents clients before the Belgian Competition Authority in merger control cases, also handling both notifications and third-party interventions. Highly regulated sectors such as energy, insurance, retail, telecoms, and transport are the cornerstone of the team’s practice, with deep knowledge of these industries. Pierre Goffinet heads the team as 'a standout partner’ with a strong track record before national and EU competition authorities.
Testimonials
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‘Strelia’s competition law team is excellent. They are very strong at handling complex matters and always deliver practical, clear advice. The team is responsive and works fast.'
‘Pierre Goffinet is a standout partner. He is a perfectionist, dives deeply into every file, and reacts incredibly fast, which makes him a great person to work with.’
‘A strong team, able to deliver quickly and with the right expertise. They also have very good contacts with the Belgian Competition Authority, making sure cases are handled in the most appropriate and impactful manner.’
‘The proximity, enthusiasm and the flexibility of Pierre Goffinet and Clotilde Haon. And of course, their very good knowledge. And it's really nice to work with them as you feel they're doing the extra mile for you.’
‘Pierre Goffinet is dealing in an excellent way with his customer, goes a far way to meet customer requirements, has high expertise in a number of domains, and recommends clear strategies and executes accordingly.’
‘Strelia is a very modern law firm, able to dedicate the right resource to many diverse problematic issues. They have a strong sense of trying to conciliate the parties, but they can show also formidable pleading skills when needed.'
'They give very clear and easy to understand advice while being able on the other side to develop incredibly sharp arguments to defend a case.’
‘Highly flexible employees and very deep case knowledge.'
Key clients
- Carrefour Belgium
- Orange Belgium
- Ethias
- Lineas
- Herta
- Cono Kaasmakers
- City of Brussels
- Pro League
- Hector Cue Sports Belgium
- Fédération Wallonne des Entreprises de Travail Adapté
- Ansul SA et SOMATIE FIE SA
- Total Energies
- Société Fédérale de Participations Et d'Investissement
Work highlights
- Representing ANSUL SA and SOMATI FIE SA in a cartel investigation and a settlement procedure before the Belgian Competition Authority, as well as in the follow-on damages that may result from the decision of the Belgian Competition Authority.
- Representing Orange Belgium in litigation against Coditel (Telenet) concerning access to the television cable-network.
- Representing Pro League (association of professional Belgian football clubs) in the allocation system of TV rights.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Pierre Goffinet