Thomas De Meese serves as co-managing partner of the firm's Brussels office and has been a member of the Brussels bar since 1993. He focuses on competition and unfair competition, telecommunications, media and technology law and gambling regulatory matters. Thomas' experience includes day-to-day counselling on distribution issues, technology licensing, patent pools, joint bidding, standard setting, dominance issues, the activities of trade associations, etc. He has developed and implemented pan-European antitrust compliance and training programs for multinational companies. He represents parties in competition investigations and merger proceedings with both the Belgian Competition Authority and the EC Commission. Thomas regularly litigates competition cases before national courts.
Thomas assists clients on e-commerce and Internet-related issues such as ISP-liability, data protection, online services, distance selling, and e-advertisement. He regularly drafts and negotiates complex telecommunication agreements such as MVNO deals or interconnection agreements. He is involved in complex litigation in the media and telecommunications sector. He regularly represents one of the main players in the field of internet, telephony and interactive digital TV in Flanders in contentious and non-contentious matters.
Thomas has inter alia successfully represented gambling software vendors and online and land-based bookmakers in litigation against government-owned incumbent operators.
Thomas frequently speaks at professional and academic conferences and has published several articles on e-commerce, commercial communications, and competition law.
Thomas was awarded in 2015 by Global Law Experts as "TMT Sector Competition Lawyer of the Year" in Belgium. He was also recognized in the 2015 and 2016 editions of Chambers Europe in the areas of telecommunications and competition law. In addition, Thomas was recommended in the 2015 and 2016 editions of the Legal 500 EMEA for Competition and Media and Entertainment. He is praised for his "extensive knowledge," "hands-on, no-nonsense approach" and "drive for excellence." In 2017, Thomas was recognized by Leaders League as a Leading Partner in ICT. In that same year, Chambers Europe described him as “an expert in Belgian domestic competition law with particular expertise in the TMT sector. He also advises on a mixture of state aid matters, with a number of recent cases to his name.” With particular regard to the TMT sector, Chambers Europe portrays Thomas as “a well-known practitioner with extensive experience in the media and telecoms sectors” and a lawyer who is “singled out for his work in the areas of competition, technology and gambling legislation.” In 2017, Legal 500 EMEA emphasized Thomas’ privacy and data protection knowledge by calling him “an expert in TMT-related privacy issues.” In 2018, Thomas was listed in the Legal 500 Hall of Fame for IT and Telecoms.
Legal Rankings
- Personally ranked in Chambers Europe for Competition law and for his TMT industry knowledge.
- “an important figure in the firm's domestic competition law practice” (2020)
- “combines ‘both legal and business knowledge with an excellent feeling for the sensitivities of our specific business’” (2019)
- “knows telecoms work inside out” “helpful and responsive” “an ‘outstanding’ lawyer, who offers ‘excellent support’” (2018)
- “a well-known practitioner with extensive experience in the media and telecoms sectors” “singled out for his work in the areas of competition, technology and gambling legislation (2017)
- “sources note his ‘responsiveness and hands-on, customer-friendly approach” (2016)
- “has ‘a very open approach, which means we feel comfortable approaching him’” “a very intelligent and well-prepared lawyer” (2012)
- Member of the Legal 500 EMEA Hall of Fame for IT and Telecoms and Leading Individual for Industry Focus: Media and Entertainment. Thomas is also recommended for Competition: Belgian Law, Competition: EU and Global and in the separate category of Dispute Resolution.
- “excellent firm, high-quality service. Very professional. Would recommend it to anybody” (2020)
- “has vast expertise in BCA merger reviews, as well as investigations into abuses of dominance and cartels” (2020)
- “highly regarded for his expertise in competition law” (2019)
- “highly regarded” (2018)
- “put[s] things in perspective” “an expert in TMT-related privacy issues” (2017)
- “excellent preparation, response time and accurate advice” (2014)
- “extensive knowledge” “a hands-on, no-nonsense approach and a drive for excellence” (2013)
- Recognized by, among others, Global Law Experts and the Corporate INTL Magazine as TMT Sector Competition Lawyer of the Year.
- Recognized by Leaders League as a Leading Partner in ICT.
- Recognized by Who’s Who Legal for TMT.
Affiliations
Professional Activities and Memberships
Representative Matters
- Represent a broadcaster in appeals against a decision by the BCA to clear the acquisition of another broadcaster by a competitor.
- Represent a cable operator in the EU merger proceedings regarding the creation of a video streaming platform.
- Represent a retailer in several investigations by national competition authorities.
- Represent a manufacturer as a defendant in an infringement investigation by the European Commission.
- Represent complainants in follow-on damages litigation.
- Represent a cable operator in various appeals against decisions of the telecommunications regulator.
- Represent online and land-based bookmakers in litigation against government-owned incumbent operators.
Insights
Speeches & Presentations
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"New Vertical Block Exemption Regulation (VBER) and Guidelines: What’s Changing for Distribution Relationships?" Crowell & Moring Webinar, 2022.
(September 20, 2022).
Speakers: Thomas De Meese and Marieke Van Nieuwenborgh.
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"Revision of Horizontal Block Exemption Regulations and the Horizontal Cooperation Guidelines," Crowell & Moring Webinar, 2022.
(June 9, 2022).
Speakers: Thomas De Meese, Karel Bourgeois, and Karl Stas.
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"Perspectives from the Belgian Competition Authority," Crowell & Moring Webinar, 2022.
(March 23, 2022).
Moderators: Thomas De Meese and Karel Bourgeois.
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"ESG Survey: Environmental Performance and the Stakes for Your Business," Crowell & Moring Webinar
(December 9, 2021).
Speakers: John B. Brew, Christopher A. Cole, Elizabeth B. Dawson, Thomas De Meese, Thomas A. Lorenzen, and Preston L. Pugh.
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"Competition Law Aspects of M&A Transactions: FAQs from In-House Counsel," Webinar in collaboration with IJE/IBJ, Brussels, Belgium
(June 17, 2021).
Presenters: Thomas De Meese, Peter Broadhurst, and Marieke Van Nieuwenborgh.
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"The New B2B-legislation put into practice: Are you ready?" Crowell & Moring Webinar
(December 8, 2020).
Presenters: Thomas De Meese, Judith Bussé, Delphine Keppens, and Laura van Kruijsdijk.
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"Creating Tomorrow: Digitization of Retail and Consumer Products - Distribution Relationships in the Digital Age - The competition rules applying to vertical agreements under review," Crowell & Moring Webinar
(November 24, 2020).
Presenters: Thomas De Meese and Marieke Van Nieuwenborgh.
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"Increased Antitrust Scrutiny and Enforcement in Tech: the Risks and Opportunities are Not Just for Big Tech," GCR/Lexology Webinar
(April 15, 2020).
Moderator: Andrew I. Gavil; Panelists: Alexis J. Gilman, Thomas De Meese, and Jeane A. Thomas.
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"A New Paradigm in Belgian Competition Law? More Protection, Less Competition?" Crowell & Moring, Brussels, Belgium
(October 24, 2019).
Speakers: Thomas De Meese, Evi Mattioli, and Laura van Kruijsdijk.
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"Recovering Damages in Cartel Cases," ACC Lunch Seminar, Brussels, Belgium
(September 5, 2019).
Presenters: Thomas De Meese and Marieke Van Nieuwenborgh.
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"Big Data and Competition Rules: Competition Aspects of Collecting and Using (Big) Data," IJE/IBJ Deep Dive, Brussels
(February 7, 2019).
Presenters: Thomas De Meese, Karl Stas, Evi Mattioli, and Marieke Van Nieuwenborgh.
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“Dealing with the Belgian Competition Authority,” IBJ-IJE Seminar, Brussels, Belgium
(June 8, 2017).
Presenters: Thomas De Meese, Grégoire Ryelandt, Emmelie Wijckmans, and Nicole Maréchal.
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"Antitrust Enforcement in the Digital Economy - Current Trends in the EU," Crowell & Moring Seminar
(September 22, 2016).
Presenters: Judith Bussé, Dr. Salomé Cisnal de Ugarte, Thomas De Meese, Thomas Kramler, and Emmelie Wijckmans.
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"Remedies in Belgian Merger Cases," TBM Studiedag
(June 2, 2016).
Presenter: Thomas De Meese.
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"The Impact of the EU Directive on Damages Actions," EU Competition Law: Current Issues in a Global Context, Brussels, Belgium
(May 20, 2016).
Presenter: Thomas De Meese.
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"Technology Transfer Agreements - The New European Block Exemption," Crowell & Moring Seminar, Brussels, Belgium
(October 9, 2014).
Speakers: Thomas De Meese and Sean-Paul Brankin.
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"Liability of Online Intermediaries for Infringements of Intellectual Property Rights, Monitoring and Filtering Obligations: Recent EU Case Law," ITechLaw 2012 World Technology Law Conference & Annual Meeting, Washington, D.C.
(May 4, 2012).
Speaker: Thomas De Meese.
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"Copyright Enforcement Against File Sharing and ISP liability," ERA Annual Conference on European Copyright Law 2011, Brussels, Belgium
(May 19, 2011).
Speaker: Thomas De Meese.
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"Managing Electronic Information: Legal Risks Involving the U.S., EC, Hackers and Leakers," IBJ-IJE Seminar, Brussels, Belgium
(February 8, 2011).
Co-Presenters: Flip Petillion, Thomas De Meese and Jeane Thomas.
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"Astra Zeneca case of abuse of dominant position," 6th EGA Legal Affairs Forum, Munich (Germany)
(March 10-11, 2010).
Moderator: Kristof Roox; Panelist: Thomas De Meese.
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"Advanced Agency & Distribution 2009, Managing the Commercial and Competition Law Risks On and Offline," IBC Legal Conferences, London, United Kingdom
(October 6, 2009).
Panellist: Thomas De Meese.
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"A multidisciplinary glimpse of license agreements," IBJ-IJE Seminar, Brussels, Belgium
(September 17, 2009).
Co-Presenters: Thomas De Meese and Flip Petillion.
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"Competition Issues in Online Retail," Conférence du Jeune Barreau
(February 12, 2009).
Speaker: Thomas De Meese.
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IP/IT Update, IBJ-IJE Seminar, Brussels, Belgium
(October 21, 2008).
Co-Presenters: Kristof Roox and Thomas De Meese.
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"La loi du 5 juin 2007 modifiant la loi du 14 juillet 1991 sur les pratiques du commerce et la protection et l’information du consommateur. Evolution ou Révolution?", Mini Recyclages du Jeune Barreau
(November 22, 2007).
Presenter: Thomas De Meese.
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"Antitrust Update," ABA Corporate Counseling Committee Webinar
(October 11, 2007).
Presenters: Wm. Randolph Smith, Kent A. Gardiner, Jeane A. Thomas, Robert Lipstein, Christopher E. Ondeck, Bridget E. Calhoun, Daniel A. Sasse, Werner Berg and Thomas De Meese.
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"Transfer of personal data to third countries," International Chamber of Commerce/Belgian Federation of Enterprises
(June 10, 2002).
Presenter: Thomas De Meese.
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"De Elektronische Handtekening," [Electronic signatures], Association of Insurance Lawyers
(May 23, 2002).
Presenter: Thomas De Meese.
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"Electronic Billing," IRR
(January 2001).
Presenter: Thomas De Meese.
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"Vergelijkende Reclame en Intellectuele Eigendom," Maklu Seminars
(November 2000).
Presenter: Thomas De Meese.
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"Juridische Aspecten van E-Commerce," Centrum voor Beroepsvervolmaking
(February 2000).
Presenter: Thomas De Meese.
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"Commercial Communications and Distribution Law," MBA-program, Handelshogeschool, Antwerpen
(Since 1999).
Presenter: Thomas De Meese.
Publications
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"Handboek Gezondheidsrecht," (2nd edition), Intersentia, Reeks Gezondheidsrecht
(September 2022).
Contributor: Thomas De Meese.
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"Spanningsveld tussen de motiveringsplicht uit de wetgeving overheidsopdrachten en het mededingingsrecht," Tijdschrift voor Belgische Mededinging
(February 2021).
Authors: Charles-Henri de La Vallée Poussin, Thomas De Meese & Alexis Walckiers.
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"Dealing With COVID-19 Contract Issues In The Events Industry," Law360
(May 5, 2020).
Authors: Thomas De Meese, and Jan-Diederik Lindemans.
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"Antitrust in the Digital Age," Crowell & Moring's Regulatory Forecast 2020
(February 26, 2020).
Contributors: Shawn R. Johnson, Wm. Randolph Smith, Jeane A. Thomas, Andrew I. Gavil, Gail D. Zirkelbach, Alexis J. Gilman, Jason C. Murray, Lisa Kimmel, and Thomas De Meese.
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"EU Court Clarifies the Application of the EU Legal Framework for the Electronic Communications Sector to Over-the-Top Services (C-142/18 Skype and C-193/18 Google)" European Competition and Regulatory Law Review, Vol. 3, Issue 3
(2019).
Authors: Thomas De Meese and Karl Stas.
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"Chapter 7: Belgium," International Comparative Legal Guide to: Cartels & Leniency 2019
(November 2018).
Author: Thomas De Meese.
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"Voorlopige maatregelen door de Belgische Mededingingsautoriteit: stand van zaken na 5 jaar prima facie-vaststellingen onder Boek IV van het Wetboek economisch recht," Tijdschrift voor Belgisch Handelsrecht, 2018/8
(October 2018).
Co-Author: Thomas de Meese; Collaborators: Evi Mattioli, Adélaïde Nys, Laura van Kruijsdijk, and Ava Erma.
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"Chapter 7: Belgium," International Comparative Legal Guide to: Cartels & Leniency 2018
(November 2017).
Author: Thomas De Meese.
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"Chapter 5: Belgium," The International Comparative Legal Guide to Cartels & Leniency 2017, 10th Edition, Global Legal Group
(2017).
Author: Thomas De Meese.
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"The New European General Data Protection Regulation," Crowell & Moring
(October 2016).
Contributors: Thomas De Meese, Emmanuel Plasschaert, Maarten Stassen, and Frederik Van Remoortel.
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"De aansprakelijkheid van nieuwswebsites na de Delfi- en Magyar-arresten van het EHRM: Much Ado About Nothing?" [The Liability of News Websites after the Delfi and Magyar Rulings of the ECHR: Much Ado About Nothing?], Computerrecht [Computer Law], 101-112
(April 2016).
Co-Authors: Karel Janssens and Thomas De Meese.
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"2015 Antitrust M&A Year in Review," Crowell & Moring LLP
(January 2016).
Co-Authors: Wm. Randolph Smith, Olivier N. Antoine, Sean-Paul Brankin, Dr. Salomé Cisnal de Ugarte, Thomas De Meese, Shawn R. Johnson, Lisa Kimmel, Arthur N. Lerner, Mary Anne Mason, Joseph M. Miller, Jeane A. Thomas, Ryan C. Tisch, and Michael G. Van Arsdall.
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"Belgium: Cartels & Leniency 2016," The International Comparative Legal Guide, Global Legal Group, Ninth Edition
(2016).
Contributor: Thomas De Meese.
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"De sperperiode: alea non iacta est, de pogingen van de wetgever ten spijt," The Pre-Sales Period: Alea Non Iacta Est, Despite the Legislator's Attempts], Jaarboek Handelspraktijken & Mededinging [Yearbook Commercial Practices and Competition 2014], 334-359
(December 2015).
Co-Authors: Karel Janssens and Thomas De Meese.
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Chapter 7 Belgium, "The International Comparative Legal Guide to: Cartels & Leniency 2014," published by Global Legal Group Ltd, London - www.iclg.co.uk
(Winter 2014).
Author: Thomas De Meese.
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Chapter 7 Belgium, "The International Comparative legal Guide to: Cartels & Leniency 2011," published by Global Legal Group Ltd, London - www.iclg.co.uk
(2011).
Author: Thomas De Meese.
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"Leniency Regimes, Jurisdictional comparisons," European Lawyer, 3th edition
(2010).
Author of the Belgian Chapter: Thomas De Meese.
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"European Commission Accepts Commitments from Rambus in 'Patent Ambush' Case," Journal of European Competition Law & Practice
(May 2010).
Author: Thomas De Meese.
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"Chapter 5 Belgium," The International Comparative legal Guide to: Cartels & Leniency 2009, published by Global Legal Group Ltd, London – www.iclg.co.uk
(2009).
Author: Thomas De Meese.
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"De Europeesrechtelijke beoordeling van nationale gokwetgevingen," [Case law annotation regarding the conformity of the Belgian gambling legislation with EU law after the Customer Service Agency decision of the Antwerp Court of First Instance], TBH
(2008).
Co-Authors: Christoph De Preter and Thomas De Meese.
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"Leniency Regimes, Jurisdictional comparisons," European Lawyer, 2nd edition
(2007).
Author of the Belgian Chapter: Thomas De Meese.
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"Het aansprakelijkheidsregime voor ISP's en andere tussenpersonen in de wet elektronische handel: onbekend en onbemind…" [Case law annotation regarding ISP liability after the Seniorennet decision of the Antwerp Court of First Instance], TBH
(2007).
Co-Authors: Christoph De Preter and Thomas De Meese.
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"IT and Information Highways," De Ondernemer
(2006).
Author: Thomas De Meese.
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"The ruling dated January 9, 2002 by the Belgian Cour d'Arbitrage," Revue belge de Droit Commercial
(2002).
Author: Thomas De Meese.
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"The ruling dated October 25, 2001 by the Belgian Supreme Court in Iverlek v. Radio Public," Revue belge de Droit Commercial
(2002).
Author: Thomas De Meese.
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"Commercial Communications," Febelmi
(May 2001).
Author: Thomas De Meese.
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Adverteren op Internet
(February 1999).
Author: Thomas De Meese.
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Annuaire Pratiques du Commerce & Concurrence
(1997-1999).
Member of Editorial Board: Thomas De Meese.
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"Dwanglicenties en Mededingingsrecht: Magill, a Story of Hope, Fear and Disappointment," IRDI
(1996).
Author: Thomas De Meese.
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"Quelques Considérations Concernant la Notion de Dominance Collective," Jaarboek Handelspraktijken & Mededinging
(1996).
Author: Thomas De Meese.
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"Intellectual Property Rights of Europe," John Wiley & Sons, London
(1995).
Co-Author of Belgian Chapter: Thomas De Meese.
Client Alerts & Newsletters
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"EU Commission Adopts New Rules for Distribution Agreements: What’s to Come for Distribution Relationships in the Digital Age?,"
Antitrust Law 'In The News'
(May 18, 2022).
Contacts: Thomas De Meese, Marieke Van Nieuwenborgh
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"Digital Markets Act: EU Institutions Agree on New Rules to Curb the Power Of “Big Tech” Platforms,"
Antitrust Law Alert
(May 17, 2022).
Contacts: Thomas De Meese, Karl Stas, Yaël Rager
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"Adjusting Competition Policy To The Digital And Green Transition: The European Commission Publishes Draft New Rules For Cooperation Between Competitors,"
Antitrust Law Alert
(March 24, 2022).
Contacts: Thomas De Meese, Karl Stas, Flavie Van Maldegem
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"EU Commission Publishes Draft New Rules for Distribution Agreements: What’s to Come for Distribution Relationships in the Digital Age?,"
Antitrust Law Alert
(August 24, 2021).
Contacts: Thomas De Meese, Marieke Van Nieuwenborgh, Yaël Rager
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"Belgian Competition Authority Fines Caudalie for Imposing Minimum Resale Prices and Online Sales Restrictions on Its Selective Distributors,"
Antitrust Law Alert
(July 7, 2021).
Contacts: Marieke Van Nieuwenborgh, Thomas De Meese
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"Recent Developments in EU Telecommunications Regulation,"
(April 14, 2021).
Contacts: Thomas De Meese, Karl Stas
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"Digital Services Act: The European Commission Proposes An Updated Accountability Framework For Online Services,"
Antitrust Law Alert
(January 12, 2021).
Contacts: Thomas De Meese, Jeane A. Thomas, CIPP/E, Karl Stas
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"Digital Markets Act: The European Commission Unveils Plans to Regulate Digital 'Gatekeepers',"
Antitrust Law Alert
(January 5, 2021).
Contacts: Thomas De Meese, Jeane A. Thomas, CIPP/E, Karl Stas
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"New EU Proposals to Regulate Digital Markets – What to Expect,"
Antitrust Law Alert
(December 9, 2020).
Contacts: Thomas De Meese, Karl Stas
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"EU Commission Provides a Glimpse of What’s to Come for Distribution Relationships in the Digital Age,"
Antitrust Law Alert
(October 26, 2020).
Contacts: Thomas De Meese, Marieke Van Nieuwenborgh
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"Annulment of EC Prohibition of Telecoms Merger Creates Uncertainty for Mergers in Tight Markets,"
Antitrust Law Alert
(August 12, 2020).
Contacts: Thomas De Meese, Wm. Randolph Smith, Marieke Van Nieuwenborgh
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"State Aid in Times of COVID-19: Hard Times Call for a Soft(er) Approach - Part II,"
Antitrust Law Alert
(April 28, 2020).
Contacts: Thomas De Meese, Marieke Van Nieuwenborgh
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"State Aid in Times of COVID-19: Hard Times Call for a Soft(er) Approach,"
Antitrust Law Alert
(Updated April 28, 2020).
Contacts: Thomas De Meese, Marieke Van Nieuwenborgh
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"European Competition Authorities Provide Guidance on Application of Competition Rules in Times of COVID-19 - Part II,"
Antitrust Law Alert
(April 27, 2020).
Contacts: Thomas De Meese, Marieke Van Nieuwenborgh
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"European Merger Control in Times of COVID-19: Delays Until Further Notice,"
Antitrust Law Alert
(April 24, 2020).
Contacts: Thomas De Meese, Marieke Van Nieuwenborgh
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"B2B Relations in the Events Industry in Europe and the COVID-19 Pandemic: Legal Basics that Could Make All the Difference,"
B2B Relations in the Events Industry in Europe and COVID-19 Series
(April 22, 2020).
Contacts: Thomas De Meese, Jan-Diederik Lindemans
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"EU Court of Justice Confirms Approach to Reverse Payment Settlements,"
Antitrust Law Alert
(March 25, 2020).
Contacts: Kristof Roox, Thomas De Meese
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"European Competition Authorities Provide Guidance on Application of Competition Rules in Times of COVID-19,"
Antitrust Law Alert
(March 23, 2020).
Contacts: Thomas De Meese, Jeane A. Thomas, CIPP/E, Marieke Van Nieuwenborgh
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"EU Regulates Online Platforms and Search Engines,"
Antitrust Law Alert
(July 29, 2019).
Contacts: Thomas De Meese, Karl Stas
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"DOJ Puts Antitrust Compliance Programs in the Spotlight,"
Antitrust Law Alert
(July 16, 2019).
Contacts: Daniel L. Zelenko, Megan L. Wolf, Olivier N. Antoine, Thomas De Meese, Kate M. Watkins
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"Reform of Belgian Competition Law & New Rules in B2B Relationships,"
Antitrust Law Alert
(June 14, 2019).
Contacts: Thomas De Meese, Emmanuel Plasschaert
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"At the Intersection of Competition and Data Protection Law,"
Antitrust Law Alert
(March 4, 2019).
Contacts: Thomas De Meese, Marieke Van Nieuwenborgh
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"The European Union Adopts a New Telecoms Code,"
Regulatory Alert
(December 20, 2018).
Contacts: Thomas De Meese, Karl Stas
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"EU Antitrust: Intel Judgment – Court Signals End of Per Se Abuses of Dominance and Calls €1.06 Billion Fine into Question,"
(September 6, 2017).
Contact: Thomas De Meese
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"German Merger Control Rules to Include Transaction-Value Threshold to Catch Data-Focused Internet Mergers — EU May Consider Following,"
Regulatory Alert
(March 11, 2016).
Contacts: Thomas De Meese, Emmanuel Plasschaert, Frederik Van Remoortel
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"European Commission Launches E-commerce Sector Inquiry,"
Antitrust Law Alert
(May 7, 2015).
Contact: Thomas De Meese
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"European Commission to Launch a Market Sector Inquiry Into E-Commerce,"
Advertising & State AG Alert
(April 2015).
Contact: Thomas De Meese
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"EU Companies Beware! Communicating Erroneous Information Must Now Be Classified as 'Misleading Commercial Practice',"
Advertising & State AG Alert
(April 2015).
Contact: Thomas De Meese
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"Unfair EU Commercial Practices over the Past Year — Overview of EU Court of Justice Case Law,"
Advertising & State AG Alert
(December 19, 2014).
Contact: Thomas De Meese
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"The European Commission Issues a "Myth-Busting" Factsheet to Address the Concerns That Have Emerged After the EU Court of Justice's Ruling On Search Engines and the "Right to Be Forgotten","
Advertising & State AG Alert
(October 17, 2014).
Contact: Thomas De Meese
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"EU Court Affirms Harmonization Laws Governing Price Reductions Offered to Consumers,"
Advertising & State AG Alert
(September 18, 2014).
Contact: Thomas De Meese
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"Recent EU Court Ruling on Limitations of Civil Liability for ISPs,"
Advertising & State AG Alert
(September 18, 2014).
Contact: Thomas De Meese
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"EU Court of Justice Issues New Ruling on Website-Blocking Orders,"
EU TMT & Privacy Bulletin
(March 28, 2014).
Contact: Thomas De Meese
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"This Month in International Trade - December 2013,"
International Trade Bulletin
(January 8, 2014).
Contacts: John B. Brew, Daniel Cannistra, Thomas De Meese, John Fuson, Alan W. H. Gourley, Jeffrey L. Snyder, David (Dj) Wolff, Edward Goetz, Pierce Lee
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"European TMT & Privacy Bulletin - October 2013,"
EU TMT & Privacy Bulletin
(October 15, 2013).
Contacts: Thomas De Meese, Frederik Van Remoortel
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"European Antitrust Developments - April - July 2013,"
Antitrust Law Alert
(April - July 2013).
Contact: Thomas De Meese
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"European Antitrust Developments - Dec. 2012 to Mar. 2013,"
Antitrust Law Alert
(Dec. 2012 - Mar. 2013).
Contact: Thomas De Meese
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"European TMT & Privacy Bulletin - March 2013,"
EU TMT & Privacy Bulletin
(March 28, 2013).
Contacts: Thomas De Meese, Frederik Van Remoortel
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"European TMT & Privacy Bulletin - January 2013,"
EU TMT & Privacy Bulletin
(January 22, 2013).
Contacts: Thomas De Meese, Frederik Van Remoortel
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"European TMT & Privacy Bulletin - July 2012,"
EU TMT & Privacy Bulletin
(July 12, 2012).
Contacts: Thomas De Meese, Frederik Van Remoortel
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"European TMT & Privacy Bulletin - February 2012,"
EU TMT & Privacy Bulletin
(February 28, 2012).
Contacts: Thomas De Meese, Frederik Van Remoortel
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"European TMT & Privacy Bulletin - October 2011,"
EU TMT & Privacy Bulletin
(November 7, 2011).
Contact: Thomas De Meese
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"EU TMT & Privacy Bulletin - May 2011,"
EU TMT & Privacy Bulletin
(May 26, 2011).
Contact: Thomas De Meese
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"European Commission Adopts New Antitrust Guidelines On Cooperation Between Competitors,"
Antitrust Law Alert
(December 14, 2010).
Contact: Thomas De Meese
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"Privacy & Data Protection,"
EU TMT & Privacy Bulletin
(October 22, 2010).
Contact: Thomas De Meese
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"ISP-Liability & Media Law,"
EU TMT & Privacy Bulletin
(October 22, 2010).
Contact: Thomas De Meese
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"Contracts & E-Commerce,"
EU TMT & Privacy Bulletin
(October 22, 2010).
Contact: Thomas De Meese
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"Privacy & Data Protection,"
EU TMT & Privacy Bulletin
(July 1, 2010).
Contact: Thomas De Meese
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"ISP-Liability & Media Law,"
EU TMT & Privacy Bulletin
(July 1, 2010).
Contact: Thomas De Meese
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"Contracts & E-Commerce,"
EU TMT & Privacy Bulletin
(July 1, 2010).
Contact: Thomas De Meese
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"Electronic Communications & IT,"
EU TMT & Privacy Bulletin
(July 1, 2010).
Contact: Thomas De Meese
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"European Commission Adopts New Competition Rules For Distribution Of Goods And Services,"
Antitrust Law Alert
(April 26, 2010).
Contacts: Thomas De Meese, Robert A. Lipstein
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"Privacy & Data Protection,"
EU TMT & Privacy Bulletin
(April 2, 2010).
Contact: Thomas De Meese
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"ISP-Liability & Media Law,"
EU TMT & Privacy Bulletin
(April 2, 2010).
Contact: Thomas De Meese
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"Contracts & E-Commerce,"
EU TMT & Privacy Bulletin
(April 2, 2010).
Contact: Thomas De Meese
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"Electronic Communications & IT,"
EU TMT & Privacy Bulletin
(April 2, 2010).
Contact: Thomas De Meese
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"ISP-Liability & Media Law,"
EU TMT & Privacy Bulletin
(February 4, 2010).
Contact: Thomas De Meese
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"Electronic Communications & IT,"
EU TMT & Privacy Bulletin
(February 4, 2010).
Contact: Thomas De Meese
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"Contracts & E-Commerce,"
EU TMT & Privacy Bulletin
(February 4, 2010).
Contact: Thomas De Meese
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"Privacy & Data Protection,"
EU TMT & Privacy Bulletin
(December 1, 2009).
Contact: Thomas De Meese
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"ISP-Liability & Media Law,"
EU TMT & Privacy Bulletin
(December 1, 2009).
Contact: Thomas De Meese
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"Electronic Communications & IT,"
EU TMT & Privacy Bulletin
(December 1, 2009).
Contact: Thomas De Meese
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"Electronic Communications & IT,"
EU TMT & Privacy Bulletin
(September 30, 2009).
Contact: Thomas De Meese
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"Contracts & E-Commerce,"
EU TMT & Privacy Bulletin
(September 30, 2009).
Contact: Thomas De Meese
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"ISP-Liability & Media Law,"
EU TMT & Privacy Bulletin
(September 30, 2009).
Contact: Thomas De Meese
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"Privacy & Data Protection,"
EU TMT & Privacy Bulletin
(September 30, 2009).
Contact: Thomas De Meese
-
"ISP-Liability & Media Law,"
EU TMT & Privacy Bulletin
(June 16, 2009).
Contact: Thomas De Meese
-
"Contracts & E-Commerce,"
EU TMT & Privacy Bulletin
(June 16, 2009).
Contact: Thomas De Meese
-
"Electronic Communications & IT,"
EU TMT & Privacy Bulletin
(June 16, 2009).
Contact: Thomas De Meese
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"Belgian Competition Council shows its teeth and levies a 66,3 million Euro fine,"
Antitrust Law Alert
(May 29, 2009).
Contacts: Thomas De Meese, Eric Montens
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"Electronic Communications & IT,"
EU TMT & Privacy Bulletin
(April 27, 2009).
Contact: Thomas De Meese
-
"Contracts & E-Commerce,"
EU TMT & Privacy Bulletin
(April 27, 2009).
Contact: Thomas De Meese
-
"ISP-Liability & Media Law,"
EU TMT & Privacy Bulletin
(April 27, 2009).
Contact: Thomas De Meese
-
"Privacy & Data Protection,"
EU TMT & Privacy Bulletin
(April 27, 2009).
Contact: Thomas De Meese
-
"Electronic Communications & IT,"
EU TMT & Privacy Bulletin
(March 1, 2009).
Contact: Thomas De Meese
-
"Contracts & E-Commerce,"
EU TMT & Privacy Bulletin
(March 1, 2009).
Contact: Thomas De Meese
-
"ISP-Liability & Media Law,"
EU TMT & Privacy Bulletin
(March 1, 2009).
Contact: Thomas De Meese
-
"Privacy & Data Protection,"
EU TMT & Privacy Bulletin
(March 1, 2009).
Contact: Thomas De Meese
-
"Privacy & Data Protection,"
EU TMT & Privacy Bulletin
(December 15, 2008).
Contact: Thomas De Meese
-
"ISP-Liability & Media Law,"
EU TMT & Privacy Bulletin
(December 15, 2008).
Contact: Thomas De Meese
-
"Contracts & E-Commerce,"
EU TMT & Privacy Bulletin
(December 15, 2008).
Contact: Thomas De Meese
-
"Electronic Communications & IT,"
EU TMT & Privacy Bulletin
(December 15, 2008).
Contact: Thomas De Meese
-
"EU Antitrust: European Commission issues its guidance paper on the application of Art. 82 EC Treaty to exclusionary abuses,"
Antitrust Law Alert
(December 5, 2008).
Contact: Thomas De Meese
-
"Privacy & Data Protection,"
EU TMT & Privacy Bulletin
(November 4, 2008).
Contact: Thomas De Meese
-
"ISP-Liability & Media Law,"
EU TMT & Privacy Bulletin
(November 4, 2008).
Contact: Thomas De Meese
-
"Contracts & E-Commerce,"
EU TMT & Privacy Bulletin
(November 4, 2008).
Contact: Thomas De Meese
-
"Electronic Communications & IT,"
EU TMT & Privacy Bulletin
(November 4, 2008).
Contact: Thomas De Meese
-
"Privacy & Data Protection,"
EU TMT & Privacy Bulletin
(September 9, 2008).
Contact: Thomas De Meese
-
"ISP-Liability & Media Law,"
EU TMT & Privacy Bulletin
(September 9, 2008).
Contact: Thomas De Meese
-
"Contracts & E-Commerce,"
EU TMT & Privacy Bulletin
(September 9, 2008).
Contact: Thomas De Meese
-
"Electronic Communications & IT,"
EU TMT & Privacy Bulletin
(September 9, 2008).
Contact: Thomas De Meese
-
"Privacy & Data Protection,"
EU TMT & Privacy Bulletin
(July 9, 2008).
Contact: Thomas De Meese
-
"ISP-Liability & Media Law,"
EU TMT & Privacy Bulletin
(July 9, 2008).
Contact: Thomas De Meese
-
"Contracts & E-Commerce,"
EU TMT & Privacy Bulletin
(July 9, 2008).
Contact: Thomas De Meese
-
"E-Communications & IT,"
EU TMT & Privacy Bulletin
(July 9, 2008).
Contact: Thomas De Meese
-
"Release of European Commission’s White Paper on Damages Actions for Breach of EC Antitrust Rules,"
Antitrust Law Alert
(April 3, 2008).
Contact: Thomas De Meese
-
"ISP’s And Other Providers Of Communications Services Cannot Be Forced To Directly Disclose Personal Data Of Copyright Infringers To Copyright Holders, Says ECJ Advocate General,"
Privacy Law Alert
(July 20, 2007).
Contact: Thomas De Meese
-
"German Telecoms Regulator Goes Back to Drawing Board on Competitive Analysis of Wholesale Leased Lines,"
Antitrust Law Alert
(November 14, 2006).
Contact: Thomas De Meese
-
"EC Endorses German Regulatory Measure Which Will Open Markets to Broadband Network Providers,"
Antitrust Law Alert
(September 6, 2006).
Contact: Thomas De Meese
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"European Commission Revises Guidelines for Setting Fines in Antitrust Cases,"
Antitrust Law Alert
(June 28, 2006).
Contacts: Thomas De Meese, Wm. Randolph Smith
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"New Standard Clauses For Data Transfers To Data Controllers In Non-EU Countries,"
Privacy Law Alert
(January 24, 2005).
Contacts: Kris D. Meade, Thomas De Meese
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