Brussels

BRG’s Brussels office provides comprehensive services in the fields of competition and antitrust, international arbitration and international trade.

In competition and antitrust, our expertise spans matters including mergers, antitrust and abuse of dominance, State aid, Foreign Subsidies Regulation (FSR), Digital Markets Act (DMA), Digital Services Act (DSA) and damage claims in the context of litigation and competition policy decisions. We deliver tailored solutions that address the unique challenges our clients face, ensuring they navigate complex regulatory landscapes with confidence.

Our team of seasoned professionals fuses a deep understanding of the regulatory environment and functioning of the European Commission and national competition authorities. They bring insights into market behavior, economic theory and empirical research to every engagement.

In the realm of mergers, we advise clients on all aspects of agency reviews, presenting analyses and responding at each stage of the transaction. We are adept at handling cartel matters and other nonmerger investigations, providing robust advisory services that help clients achieve favorable outcomes. We also have extensive experience in analysing claims of price fixing, examining the competitive effects of alleged monopolisation, anticompetitive tying or bundling, price discrimination and predatory pricing, and exclusionary practices.

Our experts provide independent and objective testimony to counsel, corporations and authorities across Europe, presenting analyses before competition authorities, regulatory bodies and sector-specific regulators.

We assist clients in navigating these competition policy–related regulatory frameworks, including DMA/DSA and FSR, to ensure they meet compliance requirements and manage related damages claims effectively. Our team is well versed in the intricacies of these regulations and provides strategic advice to help clients mitigate risks and capitalise on opportunities.

BRG is known for its intellectual thought leadership and active participation in the competition policy debate. Our experts help to steer the antitrust policy agenda, contributing to discussions shaping the future of competition policy. Our clients benefit from our comprehensive approach which integrates economic analysis and regulatory insights, based on a deep understanding of clients’ needs and effective communication strategies.

We also advise on international arbitration and international trade. In a time of growing geopolitical uncertainty and seismic changes in how international trade and investment are conducted, our experts design bespoke solutions to clients’ evolving trade and investment needs. Our services span the full spectrum of trade needs: from trade policy analysis to strategic trade advice, geopolitical risk management, trade litigation, investor-state disputes, trade defence (antidumping and anti-subsidy), trade compliance (including export, import and investment control, sanctions, anti-money laundering and know-your customer due diligence), government procurement, customs valuation, global chain analysis, data privacy and security, and international intellectual property rights protection.

We work across sectors including digital platforms, information technology, communications and media, pharmaceuticals, energy and the environment, financial services and banking, manufacturing and transport. Our clients range from established firms to challengers, each benefiting from our tailored solutions and strategic advice.

Our Brussels office collaborates closely with the firm’s other regional offices on cross-jurisdictional projects throughout Europe, the United States, Asia–Pacific, and South Africa. The team is growing rapidly and is always pleased to hear from interested candidates.