A&O Shearman‘s longstanding expertise in domestic cartel defence, merger control and antitrust litigation work ensures that an impressive and growing roster of local and global market leaders – particularly those operating in the TMT sector – instructs the group. Recently, the team has also increasingly been advising on Belgian foreign direct investment rules, levering the strength of the firm’s public law department. Dirk Arts heads up the department, supported by a deep bench of specialised senior associates , including the newly promoted Nele De Backer.
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‘Very capable team. Good knowledge and long-standing experience. Flexible thinking and to the point advice.’
‘Pleasant and quick way of working. Experienced and high availability.’
Key clients
- BelOrta
- Mediahuis
Work highlights
- Advising BelOrta on the envisaged acquisition of one of its key competitors, Belgische Fruitveiling.
- Assisting Mediahuis with the merger control process related to the partial sale of its stake in Vlaanderen Eén, a joint venture between Mediahuis and the French media group NRJ, to telecoms operator Telenet.