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Sébastien Engelen in de Juristenkrant
Sébastien Engelen commented in De Juristenkrant on a recent decision of the European Commission regarding reductions in compensation payments granted by the Port of Antwerp to two container terminal operators. The decision is that the reduction does not qualify as state aid. You can find the article here.
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Frank Wijckmans lectured at the Brussels School of Competition
Frank Wijckmans lectured on “the Law and Economics of Vertical Restraints” at the Brussels School of Competition. The 3 sessions were co-lectured by Lucas Peeperkorn (DG Competition of the European Commission). The students included a fantastic mix of international profiles with different levels of experience in the field of competition law.
Frank Wijckmans is listed in “Who’s Who Legal” as one of the 2019 Thought Leaders in the field of Competition Law.
contrast supported 'Kinderboekenkast'
contrast supported the project ‘Kinderboekenkast’ of Kind en Gezin, de Kringloopwinkel and Libelle by donating more than 30 books for underprivileged children.
PressCompetition Law Highlights 2018
On 6 December, contrast law seminars closed its 2018 program with a seminar on the “Competition Law Highlights 2018”. We are very happy and also a bit proud that this year’s seminars were all fully-booked and received enthusiastic reactions from the participants. All the more reason to have a look at our 2019 program.
Seminarcontrast is now member of the Belgian Franchise Federation
contrast has been accepted as associated member of the Belgian Franchise Federation. Herlinde Burez and Milena Varga will participate as members of the legal committee.
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Emmelie Wijckmans in Tijdschrift voor Belgisch Handelrecht
Emmelie Wijckmans co-authored an article published in Tijdschrift voor Belgisch Handelrecht/Revue de droit commercial belge, on the 5 years of practice of the Belgian Competition Authority with the new legal regime on provisional measures. The article can be consulted on our website.
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contrast at the job days of the University of Louvain-la-Neuve
Visit contrast at the job days of the University of Louvain-la-Neuve on 28 November and find out how contrast can make your career pop. Already convinced about us? Apply now for an internship via our career page.
Studentscontrast launches 'Privacy Talk'
contrast launches 'Privacy Talk' as your finger on the pulse for privacy and data protection developments. We will be launching our first Privacy Talk on 22 November, so keep an eye on our website and social media pages to be the first to find out.
Publicationcontrast coordinates comments on draft Guide of Belgian NCA regarding information exchange
contrast was asked by the Association of Belgian Competition Lawyers to coordinate the activities of a working group appointed to gather comments on a recent initiative of the Belgian NCA. The initiative consists of a draft Guide regarding the exchange of information, with particular focus on industry associations. The comments were submitted last Friday and are part of the stakeholders input that the NCA will take into consideration for a next draft of the Guide.
PressJesse Docx participated in the BVA Academy training programme
On 14 and 15 November Jesse Docx participated in the BVA Academy training programme. You can check the programme here.
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