Under the leadership of Kurt Haegeman, who is particularly noted for his work in the consumer goods and retail industries, the team at Baker McKenzie CVBA/SCRL expertly handles domestic merger control cases, provides general compliance advice, and represents clients in relevant litigation. Recently, the firm has also been growing its investigations expertise. Counsel Bram Hoorelbeke is another key contact.
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Key clients
- Allianz
- Ansell
- Bâloise Belgium
- Barco
- Bayer
- Biogen
- Carglass
- Cobelfret
- Danone
- Emerson
- Galapagos
- HP
- Levi Strauss Europe
- L'Oreal
- Mercedes Benz
- Methanex Europe
- Merck
- Nike
- Philips
- Pioneer Europe
- Samsonite Europe
- Unilever Belgium
- VPK
- VF Europe
- Zespri
Work highlights
- Represented HP before the Belgian Competition Authority and Belgian courts in an investigation and a request for interim measures alleging abuse of dominance.
- Represented the Pharmaceutical Wholesale Cartel in the Belgian Competition Authority's investigation into the pharmaceutical wholesale sector.
- Advised Mercedes Benz on the reorganisation of its distribution system, including the divestiture of several of its owned and operated workshops and dealerships to multiple acquirers.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Kurt Haegeman