- Profile
Accolades
Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
‘The team is very knowledgeable concerning the current thinking of the regulators and can anticipate on the procedural implications.’
‘François-Charles Laprévote knows everything there is to know about State aid law. In addition, he perfectly manages the file and takes into account all stakeholders. He is outstanding and I do not hesitate to recommend his services.’
‘Cleary comes highly recommended for any competition law support. They offer high quality, a team of uniquely skilled lawyers and can take on any challenge. They are true partners to our business as they have a deep understanding of the market and how that translates to our needs, current or future ones.'
‘Robbert Snelders has excellent analytical skills and a deep understanding of our business, which enables to him to anticipate legal issues and provide strategic support. Both are team players and think in solutions and have the unique skill to translate complex legal assessments into actionable and easy to understand advice to the business.’
‘Great team of competition law experts, able to deal with complex matters and able to scale up teams if needed.’
‘Robbert Snelders is an experienced partner with good connections.'
Key clients
- Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize
- Philip Morris International
- Alimentation Couche-Tard
- Nethys
- NV Roche
- JCDecaux
- Degroof Petercam
Work highlights
- Representing Philip Morris International in connection with a BMA investigation into the indirect exchange of information.
- Represented Banque Degroof Petercam SA/NV in the sale to CA Indosuez, an entity of the Crédit Agricole group.
- Represented Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize N.V. in its accession to Eurelec Trading SC, alongside the French retailer E. Leclerc and the German retailer REWE.
Lawyers
Practice head
Robbert Snelders; Jackie Holland
Other key lawyers
Isabel Rooms; Dirk Vandermeersch; François-Charles Laprévote