Legal 500 Belgium 2021 Recognizes Sheppard Mullin as Recommended Firm
Sheppard Mullin was once again recognized by Legal 500 Belgium as a recommended firm for Competition (EU and Global).
According to Legal 500: "Under the leadership of Jacques Derenne, Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP's competition practice has developed a standout reputation in the state aid space, where it acts for beneficiaries, competitors and EU member states. Also notable is the firm's strong reputation for handling antitrust litigation in both EU and national member state courts. Elsewhere, the team advises on IP-related competition issues, such as standard essential patents and FRAND matters. It is also highly capable in merger control work. Recent highlights included Derenne and Dimitris Vallindas acting for Meliá Hotels International during an EC investigation into restrictive clauses in the client's agreements with tour operators. EU data protection head Sylvie Rousseau, Robert Klotz and Oliver Heinisch are also recommended."
The directory individually recommended the following lawyers in this area:
Competition – EU and Global
- Jacques Derenne
- Sylvie Rousseau (Head of EU Data Protection)
- Robert Klotz
- Oliver Heinisch
- Dimitris Vallindas