Bram Braat
Dentons
Dentons
Client SatisfactionDentons‘ EU and competition team which ’stands out from the crowd’ is experienced in advising on the range of matters, from acquisitions and unfair competition claims to merger control matters. Antitrust litigation specialist Marc Kuijper is described as having ‘thorough and in-depth knowledge of all aspects of competition law’ and co-leads the practice with procurement expert and ’true asset’ Bram Braat who is particular adept at advising on both civil litigation and private enforcement matters. Associate Ana María Bruggink departed to private practice in May 2023.
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Testimonials
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‘Marc Kuijper and his team have thorough and in-depth knowledge of all aspects of competition law. There is no question they cannot answer and answers always prove to be right, or point out the right direction.’
‘Marc Kuijper himself qualifies as a real business lawyer, not only able to defend or attack in court cases but also able to provide practical and reasonable solutions and realistic plans. He is also very much able to explain very complex cases and details to people less expert.'
‘The team is very responsive, skilled and cooperative. I would strongly recommend this team.’
‘Bram Braat is a true asset who contributes on a strategic and operational level. Bram gives me as a customer a good night's sleep in the legal cases I have to face.’
‘Marc Kuijper is the most entrepreneurial managing partner I've encountered so far. He listens well and never shies away from making an introduction or sincerely asking you what his firm can do to help or improve your situation. Marc actively seeks improvement.'
- 'Marc Elshof is on top of his game and easily navigates the needs of the tech industry. This does not limit itself to legal knowledge, he also deeply understands the need for good framework agreements and swift iterations thereof.'
‘Dentons' EU and competition practice stands out from the crowd. It is the trusted advisor for complex competition advice and litigation.'
Key clients
- ALLRAIL
- Solidaridad
- QTwee Group
- Vestel Trading Companies
- Interparking
- Ricardo Rail
- Japan Airlines
- Spaansen Holding
- Cemaz Industria Eletrônica da Amazonia S.A.
- IGB Eletrônica S.A.
- Itautec S.A. – Grupo Itautec
- Erasmus Universiteit
- Maastricht University Medical Center
- Zorlu Holding
- Rutte Groep
- Stichting De Glazen Lift
- Samskip
- Fairtrade
- DutchCanGrow
- Village Farms
- Imbema
- Taxicentrale Witteveen
- Plus supermarkten
- Noot Personenvervoer
- Rijksdienst voor Ondernemend Nederland
Work highlights
- Represented Gradiente, Cemaz and Itautec in proceedings against cathode ray tubes cartel participants in a multimillion-euro compensation claim for damages suffered as a consequence of the operation of the CRT cartel.
- Advised ALLRAIL in challenging the proposed direct award of a nine-year concession contract of 95% of all Dutch passenger railway transport to the incumbent operator.
- Advised Solidaridad, a global charity that seeks to help disadvantaged producers in developing countries, on the competition law aspects of new efforts to provide workers on farms who produce goods for western consumption a better living standard.
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Marc Kuijper, Bram Braat