Deloitte Legal fields an EU and competition team of experts, with experience in the technology, media, transport, and financial services sectors. Team co-heads Wouter Devroe and Richard Steppe have longstanding experience of the market; Devroe is particularly noted for his work as a litigator, and Steppe has notable expertise regarding unfair commercial practices.
Testimonials
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‘Good understanding of the working of the Belgian Competition Authority. Knowledge about international trends as well.’
‘Richard Steppe is client-friendly, very approachable, excellent knowledge about competition law.'
‘Richard Steppe is a very efficient project manager. He is a very good listener who understands complex issues quickly, finds pragmatic solutions and is service oriented.’
‘They go the extra mile!’
‘Richard Steppe is so bright and so talented that he finds solutions when things seem like there is no way forward!’
‘Working with Deloitte Legal has been nothing short of a blessing for our small organization. They have provided invaluable counsel and we are grateful for their expertise, kindness, and flexibility.’
‘We have been especially impressed by how Richard Steppe has advised our organization in negotiations with partners in the USA.'
'We are working with Richard Steppe. He has an eye for detail and is very accurate in putting our ideas on paper. We try to keep an open and pragmatic approach on negotiations and contracts and Richard is completely on board with that. His knowledge of legislation allows for creative solutions.'
Key clients
- Air Malta
- The Dairy Food Group
- Milcobel CV
- Henri Essers En Zonen Internationaal Transport NV
- J.M. Recycling NV
- European Commission, Directorate General for Competition
- Pro League NV
- FPS Economy
- FPS Health
- Gigarant NV
Work highlights
- Advised the shareholders of The Dairy Food Group on the sale of Gilbert’s Management Company NV, Incorock NV, and the Belgian Milk Company NV to A-ware Dairy & Cream BV.
- Advised the shareholders of Henri Essers En Zonen Internationaal Transport NV and J.M. Recycling NV on acquiring joint control over Port of Limburg NV with Medlog S.A. and MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company Holding S.A.
- Advised the European Commission on the 20 year evaluation of Regulations 1/2003 and 773/2004.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Wouter Devroe, Richard Steppe