EU and competition

Bird & Bird

The 'very dynamic' team at Bird & Bird has a solid track record in handling a broad spectrum of complex competition matters. Practice head Pauline Kuipers has extensive experience in acting for media, postal and telecoms entities in cases, and Joost van Roosmalen focuses on advising on cartel cases. The 'superb' and 'very dedicated' Janneke Kohlen is a key contact in the department for procurement matters. Tialda Beetstra is well versed in handling energy sector matters.

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Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

'With great dedication and eagerness, Bird & Bird regularly assists our firm.'
'Their advice is sharp, exhaustive and to-the-point and they always make time. Compared to other firms, I find Bird & Bird to be very professional, mature yet very approachable, dynamic and imaginative.’
‘The Bird & Bird lawyers I often work with, Janneke Kohlen and Tialda Beetstra, are very much to-the-point.'
'Tialda and Janneke are very approachable and sympathetic in their dealings and work quickly and accurately. They get a good overview of the ins and outs of our organization and master internal information very quickly. They are always willing to assist us and have a great deal of knowledge and expertise on a variety of subjects.'
'Janneke and Tialda have a great inner drive to deliver their best work and to ensure that the client is best served. I consider the assistance very pleasant and valuable.’
‘They are great - high-quality and swift. They have good contacts with relevant stakeholders. They are honest to the client, have a great network, are visible, provide great workshops and are engaged.’
‘Janneke Kohlen is superb. Very dedicated and always looking for solutions.’

Key clients

Odido Netherlands B.V.
Royal PostNL
Epson
Tempur Sealy
PPG
Open Dutch Fiber B.V. (ODF)
Marshall Land Systems Ltd.
Blackboard International B.V.
Corbion N.V.
NLdigital
Salta Holding B.V.
Computrain Opleidingen B.V.

Work highlights

Advised Odido on all competition law matters concerning the joint venture between KPN and APG.
Advised ODF on the competition law aspects of their fibre optic network roll-out.