NautaDutilh's multidisciplinary Competition Litigation Team consists of strong litigators and competition lawyers from all of our Benelux offices.
They assist clients in damages proceedings relating to an infringement of European or national competition law, whether or not following a decision by a competition authority (stand alone vs. follow-on proceedings).
The team has extensive experience in assisting clients in such civil proceedings. They do so before various national judicial authorities throughout the Benelux, as well as the Court of Justice of the European Union in Luxembourg. Recent examples of cases handled by our team relate to decisions of competition authorities concerning:
- air cargo
- cathode ray tubes for computer and television monitors (CRT)
- lifts and escalators
- flour
- foreign exchange (Forex)
- high voltage power cables
- prestressing steel
In these complex and often multi-jurisdictional matters, our team works closely with renowned economic experts. In addition, we seamlessly work with in-house legal departments and foreign lawyers of our clients. If needed, we are able to form a multi-jurisdictional team outside the Benelux with other top tier firms with which we have long-standing relationships. This means we are able to deliver a tailored strategy that is not only effective, but which also takes into consideration possible related litigation in other countries.
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What others say
- ‘A solid competition practice. They are able to handle merger control cases with the Dutch Competition Authority (ACM) in an efficient manner. They are also involved in competition litigation.’
The Legal 500 2023 - 'A focus on finding solutions.'
Chambers Europe 2023 - 'The partners work very hard and have a high level of responsiveness.'
Chambers Europe 2023 - ‘The team combines good knowledge of competition law - and economics - with a pragmatic approach. They also take time to design an appropriate (and creative) fee arrangement suitable for any particular project.’
The Legal 500 2022 - ‘The team we work with provides good and quick advice. The advice is of an excellent nature and does not need a lot of adaptations/corrections. The team understands quickly what is the problem and what is expected.’
The Legal 500 2022 - 'The team stands out for its technical knowledge, its practical approach and speed of response.’
The Legal 500 2022 - 'A good multidisciplinary team, with a lot of international experience.'
Chambers Europe 2022 - 'Provides valuable strategic input, but is also able to take a pragmatic approach.'
Chambers Europe 2022 - 'Provides strategic advice in a reactive manner’
The Legal 500 2021 - 'Responsiveness and clear engagement with a sense of humour too.’
The Legal 500 2021 - 'The team is very knowledgeable and service-oriented.’
The Legal 500 2021
- ‘A solid competition practice. They are able to handle merger control cases with the Dutch Competition Authority (ACM) in an efficient manner. They are also involved in competition litigation.’
