EU & Competition law

The Kennedy Van der Laan practice 'provides creative solutions, combining expertise in different areas such as IP, distribution, data protection and licensing and also stands out at managing complex projects' and it specifically benefits clients with 'significant expertise in the retail industry'. Martijn van Bemmel and Jelle Blom are 'outstanding' while Martine de Koning is viewed as 'a top lawyer who perfectly knows the retail industry'. Nike, Converse, VodafoneZiggo and Elecosoft UK are among its client list. Of late the team has handled matters including a complex distribution dispute, franchising, and online retailing issues. It also advised Panda Sporthallen Exploitatie in a Court of Appeal case in which it claimed compensation for the early termination of a fitness club franchise format. Counsel Bart-Adriaan de Ruijter and senior associate Isabel van Tuyll van Serooskerken are other team members of note.

Kennedy Van der Laan 's team 'works efficiently and is focused on the bigger picture'. It has notable strength handling competition matters in the banking and finance, retail and healthcare sectors. Annemieke van der Beek assisted the Dutch Payments Association during a dawn raid and is acting for the client in an ongoing investigation by the European Commission into its role in the alleged misconduct by Dutch banks surrounding their payment accounts and third party access. Martine de Koning, who is 'very dynamic', and senior associate Martijn van Bemmel are other names to note.

Notable team with a developing presence in the market, offering expertise across a broad range of EU and competition law matters, including state aid and merger control, in addition to regulatory work, compliance and litigation. Advises national and multinational clients, with a focus on large Dutch banks and is experienced handling competition matters related to fintech.

The team offers a "high level of knowledge, flexibility and understanding of the customer," according to clients.

Sources also praise the "very business-minded" lawyers for their "useful suggestions that have a direct application to the situation under discussion."

Represented Dutch Payments Association in a dawn raid investigation by the European Commission.

Annemieke van der Beek receives praise from sources for her "high level of knowledge and experience."The source goes on to add that she is "flexible and creative in solving problems" and "always very customer-oriented." She advises on state aid and merger control mandates, and additionally acts on dawn raids.

Kennedy Van der Laan’s ‘very professional and prompt’ team has a strong focus on handling competition matters for clients in the banking and finance, retail and healthcare sectors. Annemieke van der Beek is assisting the Port of Amsterdam with state aid issues arising from a number of construction, real estate and community projects. Martine de Koning is a name to note.

Notable team with a developing presence on the market, offering expertise across a broad range of EU and competition law matters, including state aid and merger control, in addition to regulatory work, compliance and litigation. Advises national and multinational clients, with a focus on large Dutch banks. Particularly strong in the financial, fashion and retail sectors.

Sources praise the firm, asserting that its lawyers are "dynamic, practical and client-focused."

One client is particularly impressed by the team's track record, in addition to the level of service: "They're easy to work with, they put themselves in our position and then transfer matters into a legal document which is understandable for us."

Assisted Geldservice Nederland with obtaining merger clearance from the ACM concerning the transfer of ownership and operation of ATMs.

Advised Intravacc on the state aid aspects of its privatisation

Annemieke van der Beek receives plaudits from clients for his "excellent and high level of knowledge of our industry." She is well regarded for her knowledge of competition law and experience in the financial services sector. Her work highlights include advising Oncode on the state aid implications of its operation to combine the oncology research from several academic hospitals and research institutions in the Netherlands.