Rein Wesseling
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Client SatisfactionAt Stibbe, the EU and competition practice is highly regarded for representing prominent clients in a range of complex matters. Under the joint leadership of Rein Wesseling and Jeroen Kortmann, the team is well versed in handling complex merger control work, antitrust issues and FDI matters, to name a few areas of expertise. Litigation forms a core pillar of the practice: Kortmann is well known for advising on contentious antitrust issues, while Branda Katan is often instructed for the defence in complex litigation. Roos Elemans is a key contact for FDI issues, and is well versed in advising on cartel investigations, abuse of dominance claims and cross-border merger control matters. Nima Lorjé joined the group in late 2023, and Stijn de Jong made partner in January 2024.
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Key clients
- dsm-Firmenich
- Rabobank
- UBS
- KLM
- Viatris
- Apple
- BAT
- BumaStemra
- HelloFresh
- Heineken
- Nationale Postcode Loterij
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen
- Nederlandse Vereniging van Banken
- Advantest
- VodafoneZiggo
- MAN
- KKR
- Stonepeak
- Blackstone
Work highlights
- Acting for dsm-Firmenich in a cartel investigation into alleged collusion between suppliers.
- Acting for Apple in ongoing proceedings before the ACM and before Dutch Courts in connection to alleged abuse of dominance by Apple.
- Advised Viatris Inc. on the competition aspects of the sale of Viatris’ Over-the-Counter (OTC) business to Cooper Consumer Health.
Lawyers
Hall of Fame
The lawyers at the very top of the profession, widely known and respected by peers and clients for their longstanding involvement in market-leading work.
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Stijn de Jong
Stibbe
Roos Elemans
StibbePractice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Rein Wesseling, Jeroen Kortmann