The ‘excellent’ group at Loyens & Loeff is well versed in assisting with merger control proceedings, abuse of dominance investigations and the competition aspects of cross-jurisdictional transactions. Marc Wiggers has expertise in Dutch and European competition law, and Marc Custers specialises in handling domestic and international state aid matters; the duo co-lead the offering. Robin Struijlaart is very experienced in assisting with merger control cases.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘Excellent.’

  • ‘Marc Custers stands by your side through any competition and regulatory process.’

Key clients

  • Banco Santander
  • Morgan Stanley
  • DPG Media
  • bol.com
  • BNP Paribas
  • BAWAG
  • DIF
  • Main Capital
  • EDEKA
  • Lightspeed
  • Provast
  • Vivat
  • Sun Chemical
  • Equinor
  • Aon
  • Medtronic
  • Phoenix/Brocacef
  • Jan Linders
  • Vesa
  • NOGAT
  • NGT
  • Zilveren Kruis
  • Zorgverzekeraars Nederland
  • Unilabs
  • Novartis
  • MSD
  • Lekkerland
  • Neptune Energy
  • 3i
  • Amlon
  • Rendac/Darling Ingredients
  • Orpea
  • Cabooter Rail Cargo
  • CZ
  • TEVA
  • AAC
  • Coolblue
  • ABN AMRO Participaties
  • Active Capital Company
  • Standard Investment
  • CleanLease
  • BMI Group/Monier
  • De Hoop Terneuzen
  • Van Nieuwpoort Groep
  • PLUS Retail
  • VGZ
  • Menzis
  • Torqx
  • Sai Global
  • Klöckner
  • Carlyle
  • Cytek
  • Aurora

Work highlights

  • Representing DPG in merger control proceedings before the Dutch Competition Authority ACM with regard to its intended acquisition of television broadcaster RTL Nederland from Bertelsmann.
  • Advising on an investigation into alleged abuse of dominance by the main marketplace service provider in the Netherlands.

Lawyers

Leading associates
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Leading partners
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Marc Wiggers
Loyens & Loeff

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Marc Wiggers, Marc Custers

Other key lawyers

Robin Struijlaart, Boyd Wolffers, Robert Fröger