Howrey LLP

Dr Marc Reysen joined Howrey's Brussels office as a partner in 2006. His practice particularly focuses on representing clients in complex merger control proceedings before the European Commission and the German Bundeskartellamt as well as providing strategic advice in relation to merger control procedures in other countries.

Dr Reysen has provided strategic advice in cases brought under article 81 of the EC Treaty, particularly regarding R&D cooperation, complex licensing arrangements and production joint ventures. He has also defended clients against allegations of abusive behaviour, advised in relation to structuring distribution systems and represented clients in cartel cases. He has advised on a number of state aid issues, in particular in relation to investment aid, the state's role as a shareholder of a business, as well as with regard to the compatibility of long-term agreements with state-owned entities in the energy sector.

His experience spans a broad range of industries, including pharmaceuticals, engineering, defence, IT, chemicals and fuel, transport and logistics, as well as the private equity sector. One particular focus of his practice is on financial services and insurance, in which he worked on major merger control matters, providing behavioural advice, compliance training and guidance in relation to the European Commission's sectoral inquiry.