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
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‘The team provides very hands-on and pragmatic advice!’
‘The team is very pragmatic and knows the approach of the ACM well.'
'The focus of the team is on the right items and the cooperation was seamless. The lawyers were also always available.’
‘Martijn van Wanroij knows what he is talking about when it comes to merger control and competition law procedures before the ACM. His advice is clear and he is not afraid to take a position rather than hiding behind caveats.'
- 'Finally, Martijn is also standing his ground in front of lawyers of the opponent.’
‘Martijn van Wanroij is knowledgeable and a pleasure to work with. He instantly understands the competition issues we face and is able to quickly come up with clear advice or a solution.'
Key clients
- Afvalsturing Friesland
- Arcadis
- Ashland
- Ausnutria
- Ballast Nedam
- Bristol Mayer Squibb
- Bayer
- Biogen
- BPost
- Danone
- Farmel
- ForFarmers
- Lely
- Opportunity Partners
- Philips
- Vertex
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.
- Assisted private equity investor Opportunity Partners to obtain very speedy merger clearance for its acquisition of activities of the bankrupt e-bike and e-scooter provider GreenMo Group, enabling a successful continuation of the acquired businesses.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Léon Korsten