bureau Brandeis houses a ‘fantastic’ EU and competition practice which is noted for its ’diverse set of skills and talent’. Its clients span a range of industry sectors and its workload involves advising on the broad-range of related work. A key example of the calibre of work the team works on is its defending Pro Agent and the EFAA in their legal battle against FIFA’s new regulations. Bas Braeken is ‘able to give clear advice on complex matters’ and heads up the offering. Hans Bousie and associate Jade Versteeg are key names to note in the team.
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‘A fantastic team with a diverse set of skills and talent across the team, who are always a pleasure to work with!’
‘Great thinkers and strategists.’
‘A small team that is very hands-on and responsive.’
‘Bas Braeken is able to give clear advice on complex matters, if needs be, under time pressure.’
Key clients
- Walt Disney
- ESPN
- Aegon
- ENGIE
- Bastion Hotels
- Cleary Gottlieb/Philip Morris
- Prijsvrij.nl
- Blendle/Cafeyn
- AGU
- Centraal Boekhuis
- European Elite Athletes Association
- Multi Tank Card
- Bosch Siemens Household Appliances
- TIX.nl
- Dutch Travel Alliance
- Netherlands Online Gambling Association
- Axeco
- VakantieDiscounter
- VTTI
- Youfone
- Maxeda
- Burando
- IDH (the sustainable Trade Initiative)
- Noordhoff Publishers
- Koninklijke Boom Publishers
- Sendcloud
- TUI
- CAI Harderwijk
- Evidensia
- Pro Agent
Work highlights
- Assisting third parties in the appeal lodged by the International Skating Union (ISU) with the General Court in Luxembourg against the Commission’s decision prohibiting the ISU’s eligibility rules.
- Assisting online travel agent Tix.nl in various competition and consumer law matters.
- Representing a foundation, Stichting FX Claims, that acts on behalf of a number of claimants who suffered damages from antitrust infringements by several of the world’s largest banks in the foreign exchange (or FX) market.
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Bas Braeken