The team at NautaDutilh is well known for its expertise in advising clients in a wide range of sectors on regulatory issues in the competition law space, and is equally adept at assisting with the competition aspects of energy projects. State aid issues, merger control matters and follow-on damages claims are other core areas of instruction for the group. Practice head Mauricette Schaufeli is 'an expert in her field'. Philip Malanczuk is very experienced in handling cartel damages actions. Victorine Dijkstra is 'pragmatic and solutions-oriented'. Nima Lorjé left the firm in late 2023.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘The team has a lot of knowledge about the market and the working method of the supervisor.’

  • ‘Mauricette Schaufeli is an expert in her field. Victorine Dijkstra is pragmatic and solutions-oriented.’

  • ‘Mauricette is a very friendly person and stands out for her communication style and presence.'

  • ‘A very skilled, cooperative and pleasant team.’

  • ‘Mauricette Schaufeli is great to work with, experienced and pragmatic.’

  • ‘NautaDutilh offers solid antitrust support in acquisitions. They help early on in spotting potential issues and support their clients loyally throughout the process.’

  • ‘Mauricette Schaufeli combines knowledge of the law with economics expertise.’

  • ‘Very pleased with Mauricette Schaufeli and her team. We requested their support in the complex field of regulatory implementation, compliance and in anticipation of FSR notifications.'

Key clients

  • Lufthansa
  • Dutch State
  • BlackRock, Inc.
  • EasyJet
  • The Carlyle Group
  • Booking.com
  • RTL Group
  • Shell
  • Naval Group
  • Keensight Capital
  • IATA
  • Otis
  • Eneco
  • Rexel
  • HAL Investments
  • Vantiva
  • Sigma Alimentos
  • Lineage Logistics
  • a.s.r. / Aegon

Work highlights

  • Acts as counsel to the Dutch State on various competition law and complex state aid matters.
  • Assisting RTL Group with the competition aspects of the proposed sale of RTL Nederland Holding and RTL Nederland Media Services to DPG Media.
  • Representing Deutsche Lufthansa AG in complex follow-on cartel damages proceedings before the Dutch courts and the European Court of Justice.

Lawyers

Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Mauricette Schaufeli
NautaDutilh

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Mauricette Schaufeli

Other key lawyers

Victorine Dijkstra, Evi Mattioli, Philip Malanczuk, David van Ee