Well-regarded for its ‘great knowledge’ and ‘pragmatic manner’, A&O Shearman handles high-stakes matters spanning Dutch, EU and multijurisdictional enforcement. The team is frequently engaged in significant merger control filings before the Dutch Authority for Consumers and Markets and the European Commission, and elsewhere stands out in cartel investigations and competition litigation. Kees Schillemans, who co-leads the practice is a highly sought-after litigator in large-scale follow-on damages actions. Fellow co-head Pieter Huizing brings longstanding experience in complex merger control and antitrust matters, including mandates in regulated sectors such as aviation and energy. Midas Klijsen left the firm in March 2025.

Fielding an ‘exceptionally competent and reliable team’, De Brauw Blackstone Westbroek frequently acts on complex and cross-border merger control, cartel investigations, abuse of dominance cases, and vertical restraints. The group advises major multinationals on both contentious and advisory matters, often involving areas such as consumer law, digital regulation, FDI and FSR issues. Practice head Jolling de Pree stands out for his work on high-stakes litigation and investigations. Bart de Rijke continues to play a central role across merger control and multi-jurisdictional competition matters, while Helen Gornall brings strong experience in digital and tech-related competition work. Stephanie The and Geert Potjewijd are active across the full spectrum of competition mandates.

Freshfields LLP stands out on high-stakes EU and Dutch antitrust matters, frequently acting on merger control proceedings, complex abuse of dominance investigations, and cross-border regulator engagement. The group is also highly active in follow-on damages litigation, state aid matters, foreign subsidies control, and emerging regulatory issues under frameworks such as the Digital Markets Act. The 'statesman' Winfred Knibbeler and Paul van den Berg jointly lead the practice. Onno Brouwer, who splits his time between Amsterdam and Brussels, brings deep experience before the European Commission and other key authorities. Alvaro Pliego Selie brings 'practical solutions' to antitrust matters.

Stibbe B.V. and Business Development acts for major domestic and international clients in notable antitrust, merger control, and regulatory matters before the ACM, the European Commission, and foreign authorities. The practice is jointly steered by Rein Wesseling, who focuses on complex competition law litigation cases and merger control, and Jeroen Kortmann, who offers a wealth of expertise regarding complex antitrust litigation and coordinated investigations. Branda Katan is frequently called upon for high-stakes defence work, while Roos Elemans is entrusted on FDI, cross-border merger control, and cartel investigations. Stijn de Jong handles competition and consumer litigation.

Brinkhof stands out for its deep expertise in the technology and digital sectors. The team is frequently engaged on high-profile investigations and follow-on damages matters, alongside bringing expertise on emerging digital regulation. Co-head Pepijn van Ginneken is noted for his work on major enforcement and litigation matters. Fellow co-head Quinten Kroes brings extensive experience in competition issues involving telecoms and online platforms. Remy Chavannes is sought-after on contentious competition matters, while Hanneke Kooijman is a key adviser on regulatory and platform-related issues within the digital economy.

Houthoff is regularly engaged by major international corporates on merger control, cartel investigations, state aid and EU regulatory issues, and has a strong track record in handling litigation before both the Dutch and EU courts. Practice head Yvo de Vries is regularly entrusted for his extensive experience in complex merger filings, state aid and high-stakes investigations. Rick Cornelissen is a key contact for contentious matters, particularly concerning large-scale cartel and enforcement issues. Lumine van Uden supports on major cartel cases.

Combining ‘deep expertise in competition law with a very practical, business-oriented approach’, Loyens & Loeff handles the full spectrum of EU and Dutch competition law matters. The team is frequently engaged on merger control reviews, abuse of dominance investigations, and high-profile, cross-border transactions. Co-head Marc Wiggers brings extensive expertise across Dutch and European competition law, regularly advising on complex investigations and contentious matters. Fellow co-head and state aid expert Marc Custers focuses on domestic and international subsidy issues. Robin Struijlaart stands out on merger control matters and ACM proceedings.

Maverick Advocaten N.V. is a specialist competition law boutique with a core focus on Dutch and EU enforcement. The firm is active in cartel and abuse of dominance investigations before the ACM and the European Commission, and regularly handles merger control matters. At the helm of the practice is Martijn van de Hel, who often represents clients in ACM and Commission investigations; Diederik Schrijvershof, whose work spans the agriculture, healthcare, life sciences and transport sectors; and Cyriel Ruers, who advises on market regulation and consumer protection issues.

NautaDutilh advises across the full spectrum of Dutch and EU regulatory issues, with notable activity in merger control, state aid and FDI reviews, as well as follow-on damages litigation. The group also frequently handles the competition aspects of major energy and infrastructure projects. The practice is led by Mauricette Schaufeli, whose work spans merger control and state aid matters. Philip Malanczuk is a key contact for cartel damages and other contentious competition work, while Victorine Dijkstra is noted for her work on private damages claims.

Van Doorne handles cross-border investigations, abuse of dominance issues, merger control and competition litigation, particularly within the technology, media, healthcare, retail and logistics sectors. The team is led by Sarah Beeston, whose track record includes high-stakes proceedings before the ACM and the European Commission. Daan Beenders is a central figure in the firm’s competition litigation offering, while Pim Jansen and Maurits Terlouw support the team on contentious and advisory matters. Nina Korstenbroek brings particular experience in vertical restraint cases.

BarentsKrans demonstrates a particular focus on cartel damages litigation and investigations. Practice head Joost Fanoy has extensive experience acting in follow-on damages actions, drawing upon deep knowhow in competition, public procurement, and state aid matters. Sophie Gilliam regularly represents clients in investigations conducted by the ACM and the European Commission. Martijn van Maanen brings a wealth of corporate litigation expertise to antitrust damages cases, while Tim Raats advises on procurement matters.

Bird & Bird continues to handle a wide range of complex competition and regulatory matters, supported by the firm’s strong focus on technology-driven sectors. Practice head Pauline Kuipers is experienced in acting for clients in the media, postal and telecoms industries, particularly regarding investigations and regulatory disputes. Joost van Roosmalen frequently assists with cartel and enforcement matters, drawing on the group’s substantial experience in dealing with the ACM. Janneke Kohlen is a key figure for procurement work, while Tialda Beetstra advises on competition issues arising in the energy sector.

CMS advises across the full spectrum of EU and domestic competition law matters, with notable experience handling merger notifications before both the European Commission and the ACM. The team is led by Edmon Oude Elferink, who splits his time between Amsterdam and Brussels and frequently assists clients with the competition law aspects of complex transactions. Annemieke Hazelhoff acts on matters involving state aid, merger control and abuse of dominance.

Dentons advises across a wide range of regulatory and contentious matters, including state aid, FDI screening, public procurement and merger control. The team is also active in investigations and follow-on litigation, drawing on longstanding experience in abuse of dominance and cartel-related work. Marc Kuijper co-leads the practice and is sought-after for his expertise in antitrust litigation, while Bram Braat is regularly involved in private enforcement and procurement disputes.

Kennedy Van der Laan continues to advise on investigations, compliance and enforcement matters, with a strong focus on the banking and financial services sector. The group regularly assists clients with merger notifications, joint venture projects and issues arising in technology-driven markets, alongside work involving foreign direct investment and foreign subsidies rules. The practice is jointly led by Martine de Koning and Martijn van Bemmel, who advises on abuse of dominance, merger control and state aid . Annemieke van der Beek is a competition law expert in the payment services market, while Jelle Blom supports the team on competition issues linked to cross-border trade.

Pels Rijcken is distinguished by its longstanding role acting for the Dutch State and other public bodies in high-profile litigation and regulatory matters. The team is particularly active in state aid cases, complex EU law questions and competition disputes, often appearing in proceedings with constitutional or administrative dimensions. Practice head Marleen Botman is widely recognised for her expertise on EU law issues involving governmental authorities. Georges Dictus is a central figure in the state aid practice, regularly advising the State and municipalities on major matters. Midas Klijsen joined the firm from A&O Shearman.

Taylor Wessing continues to handle a mix of merger control, abuse of dominance and cartel-related matters, alongside regular work on the competition law aspects of cross-border transactions. The team remains active in high-profile cases, including landmark proceedings before the ACM and court challenges involving the Digital Markets Act. Bram Nijhof leads the practice, dividing his time between Brussels and Eindhoven, while Nick Strous is also a key contact on competition mandates.

AKD‘s competition practice advises on a wide range of EU and Dutch competition matters, including cartel investigations, merger control and private enforcement work. The team is active in sectors such as transport, healthcare and life sciences, and has also expanded its involvement in FDI and foreign subsidies regulation. Practice heads Pieter Kuypers, Joost Houdijk and Nikee Groot divide their time between Brussels and Amsterdam.

Baker McKenzie continues to act on a broad mix of behavioural investigations, merger control and foreign investment screening matters. Practice co-head Frank Kroes brings extensive experience in contentious competition matters, including damages litigation. Fellow co-lead Frans Muller advises on compliance, cartel investigations and transactional competition issues. Derk Christiaans left the firm in January 2026.

Demonstrating particular expertise within the automotive and distribution sectors, Banning NV pairs ‘deep expertise with a practical, no-nonsense approach’. Heading the team is Minos van Joolingen, a key contact for contentious, compliance, and distribution law matters. A further key contact is Martijn Jongmans, who litigates regarding competition, cartel, and state aid matters. The ‘diligent and knowledgeable’ Sophia Wittkämper supports the team.

DLA Piper advises on the full spectrum of EU and Dutch competition law, assisting across investigations, enforcement and merger control. The team is particularly active in both first- and second-phase merger filings before the European Commission and the ACM, and also handles matters involving state aid, FDI and public procurement. Practice head Léon Korsten brings extensive experience in civil competition litigation and enforcement matters.

Geradin Partners strengthened its European competition footprint with the opening of its Amsterdam office in 2024, led by experienced practitioners Ruben Elkerbout, Damien Geradin and Stijn Huijts. The team advises on high-stakes antitrust matters, including merger control, abuse of dominance and competition litigation, with a notable focus on tech and digital regulation.

Greenberg Traurig LLP handles the full range of EU and Dutch competition issues, with a particular focus on merger control, foreign investment reviews and contentious regulatory matters. The team is frequently instructed on complex FDI and ACM proceedings, as well as compliance, divestment-related advice and competition aspects of major cross-border transactions. Co-heads Robert Hardy and Hans Urlus bring deep experience across antitrust and regulatory matters.

Brackmann‘s competition offering is highly experienced in public procurement law, with notable expertise in the defence and security sectors. Co-headed by Suzanne Brackmann and Alexander Klein Hofmeijer, the team is well-versed in handling complex contentious matters before domestic courts.

Eversheds Sutherland‘s competition practice covers a range of transactional and advisory matters for clients spanning the healthcare, life sciences and retail sectors. Practice head Eline van Nimwegen is particularly active in the renewable energy and ESG sectors, assisting clients on matters spanning merger control, FDI, distribution and compliance.

HVG Law B.V. acts for a range of blue-chip corporations on matters ranging from merger control, FDI and transactional competition matters. Headed by Misha lutje Beerenbroek, the team is particularly well-established in acting for multinational clients. Beerenbroek is experienced in handling both cartel investigations and merger filings.