DLA Piper‘s EU and competition team, noted for its provision of ’hands-on, practical advice’ has Léon Korsten at its helm; Korsten also co-leads the firm’s international practice and is particularly experienced defending clients in the range of cases. Dawn raids, investigations, and cartel defence work, including damages litigation and public and private enforcement in relation to state aid, public procurement and regulated markets, form a large portion of the team’s workload.
Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
‘The team provides very hands-on and pragmatic advice!’
‘The team is very pragmatic and knows the approach of the ACM well.'
Key clients
- Afvalsturing Friesland
- Arcadis
Work highlights
- Defended Afvalsturing Friesland successfully against State aid and misuse of procurement law allegations in civil litigation.
- Obtained unconditional clearance for the creation of a joint venture in the Dutch dairy sector, bringing together the activities of milk powder and dairy products producer Ausnutria, and cheese maker Amalthea.