The practice at Linklaters is split between merger control and behavioural matters, with the team regularly appearing before the Belgian Competition Authority and domestic courts of all levels. Bernd Meyring, who is known for his expertise in anti-cartel proceedings, and counsel Lodewick Prompers, who has oversight of work in the Benelux region, jointly head up the department. Liliane Gam is another key senior contact.
Testimonials
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‘The team was of great quality and was on top of things. The team was up to the task and targeted the right issues without overinvesting ressources. They were also able to translate the questions into easy to manage workstreams.’
‘Bernd Meyring was leading the team by setting the right focus and cutting down to the essence.'
- 'Liliane Gam provided the pragmatic approach needed to speed up the process but had sufficient attention for the details.’
Key clients
- Novartis
- Pharma Belgium-Belmedis (McKesson)
- Les Mousquetaires – Itermarché (ITM)
- RTL Group
- Verlinvest S.A.
- Virya Energy NV
Work highlights
- Represented Pharma Belgium-Belmedis in an antitrust investigation by the Belgian Competition Authority against pharmaceutical wholesalers.
- Advised RTL Group on the competition aspects of the sale of RTL Belgium.
- Represented Novartis in an antitrust investigation by the Belgian Competition Authority into an alleged unilateral abuse of a collective dominant position.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Bernd Meyring