Robin specialises in EU and competition law. He has experience in proceedings before the EU and Dutch (competition and other) authorities and judiciary, as well as advisory work, regarding the application of the EU and Dutch competition law rules (cartel prohibition, prohibition on abuse of a dominant position and merger control) and other matters relating to EU law. He is also frequently involved in the coordination of multi-jurisdictional merger filings before competition authorities in and outside the European Union. Prior to joining Loyens & Loeff, he worked as an associate in the Brussels office of a major US law firm. Robin has been a guest lecturer on merger control at the University of Utrecht and at Nyenrode University. He regularly publishes on competition law-related subjects in Dutch and international periodicals and is one of the authors of the book Digital Competition Law in Europe: A Concise Guide. Robin is a member of the Dutch Competition Law Association (Vereniging voor Mededingingsrecht), the International Bar Association and the Automotive team.
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Dutch ACM orders Apple to amend its terms for dating apps – interim relief judge largely agrees* On 24 December 2021, the Dutch Authority for Consumers & Markets (ACM) published a summary decision finding an abuse of a dominant position by Apple. The decision dates back to 24 August 2021 (...)
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Dutch Authority for Consumers & Markets investigates sponsored rankings* On 2 February 2021, the Netherlands Authority for Competition & Markets (the ‘ACM’) published a study on sponsored internet ranking and its effects on competition and consumer welfare. Sponsored ranking means that (...)
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Commission aims to introduce ‘traffic lights’ for the digital sector – Detailed regulation for the digital sector instead of genuine ex ante enforcement* “I’ve been wondering how to give a metaphor because these are two quite complex proposals. And the best thing I came to think of was the (...)
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Dutch ACM launces investigation into the potential role of algorithms in cartels* On 10 December 2020, the Dutch Authority for Consumers & Markets (ACM) announced that it has launched a pilot investigation into the role of algorithms in commercial interactions between market players and (...)
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European Court of Auditors encourages European Commission to tighten the screws on ‘Big Tech’* The Court of Auditors believes that the introduction of new instruments should go hand in hand with stricter enforcement of existing instruments In a Special Report published on 19 November 2020, the (...)
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Commission’s New Tools for Policing Digital Markets Are Shaping Up Gradually, But Slowly* After two rounds of public consultations that ended 8 September 2020, the European Commission (‘Commission’) appears to be on track and make its proposals for new enforcement powers more concrete. The (...)
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This section selects books on themes related to competition laws and economics. This compilation does not attempt to be exhaustive but rather a survey of themes important in the area. The survey usually covers publication over the last three months after publication of the latest issue of (...)
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