Media Mentions
2010
"Howrey partner duo depart for Olswang and McDermott in Brussels"
Legal Week, September 1, 2010
Martina Maier was quoted on joining the Antitrust & Competition Practice Group in McDermott's Brussels office before becoming head of the Firm's EU Competition Law practice in 2011. Ms. Maier called the move to McDermott from her previous firm "a decision for a great career opportunity," and added that her goal as competition practice leader will be to "develop its business and raise its profile" in ways that "reflect the quality of the people, the actual work done and the potential of the European practice for this great firm." Ms. Maier was also featured in Global Competition Review where she described McDermott as "a great firm with a fantastic reputation." Clive Stanbrook, the current head of the Competition group, stated that he was "absolutely delighted to be handing over to someone as well qualified as Martina."
Martina Maier, Clive Stanbrook QC, Brussels, Energy - Brussels
"Expansion of McDermott's global Antitrust and Competition Law practice"
Juve Rechtsmarkt, September 2010
Article deals with the growth of McDermott's Antitrust and Competition Practice in Brussels with Martina Maier and Wilko van Weert both recently joining the firm. Martina Maier will take over responsibility for the European cartel law practice.
Martina Maier, Wilko van Weert, Antitrust & Competition, Brussels
Martina Maier was featured in an August 30 Law360 story about her move to become a partner in McDermott’s Brussels office. On January 1 Ms. Maier will become head of McDermott’s European Union competition practice. Focusing her work on European and German competition law for major multinational clients, Ms. Maier stated that she was “delighted to be joining McDermott and to be working once again in the context of a diversified business practice, advising clients on all aspects of competition law.” Clive Stanbrook called Ms. Maier “an excellent choice to lead our EU competition law practice,” and Joseph Winterscheid said that her move to the Firm “is an important step in our continued expansion of our competition practice in Europe.”
Martina Maier, Clive Stanbrook QC, Joseph F. Winterscheid, Antitrust & Competition, Brussels, Energy - Brussels
“McDermott Scoops Maier From Howrey”
Global Competition Review, 27 August 2010
This article covered the appointment of Martina Maier as a partner in the Brussels office, in which Martina, Clive Stanbrook and Joe Winterscheid are quoted. Martina will succeed Clive Stanbrook as head of the EU competition group as of 1 January 2011.
Martina Maier, Clive Stanbrook QC, Joseph F. Winterscheid, Antitrust & Competition, Brussels, Energy - Brussels
"Expansion of McDermott's global Antitrust and Competition Law practice"
Juve Online, August 27, 2010
Article reports about expansion of McDermott's global Antitrust and Competition Law practice with the appointment of leading competition partner Martina Maier to the Firm's EU Competition practice. Martina joins the Brussels office in September to succeed Clive Stanbrook as head of McDermott's EU Competition practice
Martina Maier, Antitrust & Competition, Brussels
Wilko van Weert was quoted regarding his departure from another firm to join the competition law practice of McDermott’s Brussels office as a partner focusing on high-profile competition, regulatory and trade cases in the European Union. Mr. van Weert told thelawyer.com (July 5) that McDermott “has a lot of appeal for me, particularly in the area of IP-related antitrust cases. I’m keen to do more IP-related matters and already have that work on my desk.” He added to Law360 (July 6) that “there are some exciting developments going on in competition law at the moment, and McDermott’s Brussels office is at the cutting edge of these developments in a number of areas.”
Wilko van Weert, Antitrust & Competition, Brussels, EU Competition, EU Regulatory, International Trade, International Trade - Brussels
Joseph Winterscheid and Wilko van Weert are quoted in Global Competition Review (2 July 2010) in an article covering the appointment of Mr. van Weert as a partner in the Firm's Brussels competition practice. "I am delighted to be joining McDermott’s EU competition team," said Mr. van Weert. "There are some exciting developments going on in competition law at the moment, and McDermott’s Brussels office is at the cutting edge of these developments." Mr. Winterscheid said, "Wilko substantially enhances our EU competition law capabilities in areas that are of key importance to the firm's global growth strategy."
Wilko van Weert, Joseph F. Winterscheid, Antitrust & Competition, Brussels, EU Competition
"Legal representative of Ideal Standard"
Juve Online, June 25, 2010
The EU Commission imposed a fine on 11 manufacturers of bathroom facilities and equipment for operating a cartel. Clive Stanbrook is mentioned as a legal representative of Ideal Standard, they seek leniency in order to achieve reduced sentences.
Clive Stanbrook QC, Antitrust & Competition, Brussels
Clive Stanbrook and McDermott Will & Emery were mentioned in stories by Law360 (June 23) and Global Competition Review (June 24) concerning the European Commission’s fine against 17 bathroom fixture manufacturers for allegations of price fixing. Mr. Stanbrook and the Firm were co-counsel to one of the companies, Ideal Standard. Law360 noted that the company received a 30 percent reduction in its fine because of its cooperation.
Clive Stanbrook QC, Antitrust & Competition, Brussels, EU Competition
Philip Bentley and McDermott are mentioned in an article published by JUVE (19 May 2010) as representing Hitachi regarding German chip manufacturer Infineon's reduction in fine in the European Commission's DRAM cartel case.
Philip Bentley QC, Antitrust & Competition, Brussels
Jacques Pieters was quoted extensively in an article from International Tax Review (26 March 2010) regarding an infringement action taken by the European Commission against France in January over its "telecoms tax."
2008
Philip Torbøl was quoted in the May 22 edition of European Voice in relation to Microsoft's appeal against fines imposed by the European Commission for non-compliance with a 2004 ruling that it should share its code on reasonable terms with rivals and cease bundling Windows Media Player in the Windows operating system. "Industry is saying 'enough is enough'. The more the Commission insists on imposing these enormous fines, the more industry will revolt," said Mr. Torbøl. "In the absence of legal measures for private enforcement of antitrust law, the Commission has decided to take matters into its own hands and apply big fines to compensate."
Frank Schoneveld and Marc Sorini were quoted in the May 20 issue of Managing Intellectual Property in an article discussing the regulatory issues that alcohol manufacturers and distributors face when importing their product into the European Union and United States. Mr. Sorini said that while many people regard the U.S. as one of the most open economies in the world, when it comes to alcohol, "The regulatory system is more complicated, more expensive and more time consuming than you could have possibly imagined." Mr. Schoneveld advised people not only to register trade marks, but also to look at getting additional protection such as protected designation, traditional specialty guaranteed and, if possible, protected geographical indication.
Frank Schoneveld, Marc E. Sorini, Alcohol Regulatory & Distribution, Brussels, EU Regulatory, Intellectual Property - Alcohol Regulatory & Distribution
Patrice Corbiau was interviewed by RTL-TVI for its April 23 edition of the evening news as an impartial expert regarding a court case initiated by a consumer against a car manufacturer for misleading advertising and unfair trade practice.
, Brussels
Philip Torbøl was quoted in the March 27 issue of Competition Law360 in an article titled "Lower Fares, More Mergers On Horizon For Airlines", regarding the Open Skies agreement between the United States and the European Union. Mr. Torbøl discussed the benefits to travelers due to increased competition, as well as the inevitable consolidation in the market as airlines will have more incentive to merge. He concluded that, "This Open Skies agreement has brought us one step of the way. We're not all the way there to a liberalized EU-US air transport market. But already, on some routes it will allow much more competition, and that will bring prices down."
Philip Torbøl was quoted in a February 26 article published by the Danish newspaper Børsen in relation to the differences between acting before the Danish authorities and the European Commission. He explained that to be successful in cases before the European Commission you have to build up and utilize your network, understand cultural nuances and be very persistent. A spokesman for McDermott's client Dansk Kollektiv Trafik was also quoted as saying that they would not have progressed as far in their case if they had used a law firm in Copenhagen, and that "it is my experience that it is necessary to have somebody who is there [in Brussels] and who knows the system."
Newly promoted partner Philip Torbøl was profiled in the January 2 issue of Global Competition Review in an article titled "McDermott Will boosts competition group in Brussels". Mr. Torbøl commented that, "The European competition practice has been booming over the last couple of years and it is an honour to follow in the footsteps of so many great lawyers."
, Antitrust & Competition, Brussels, EU Competition
2007
Philip Torbøl was quoted in a November 7 article in the Danish business newspaper Børsen in relation to an anti-dumping case concerning steel fasteners.
Philip Torbøl was quoted in a September 18 article in the Danish business newspaper Børsen in relation to the European Court of First Instance's Microsoft Judgment. The article discussed the Court's rejection of Microsoft's appeal of a 497 million euro fine for abuse of dominant position that the European Commission had imposed on the company in 2004. Mr. Torbøl warned that the Commission will now feel free to use the same methodology in other cases involving companies with very high market shares.
Frank Schoneveld was quoted in the July 31 issue of International Herald Tribune in relation to the legal actions brought by several EU Member States and companies challenging the carbon emission quotas determined by the European Commission. Mr. Shoneveld explained that losses by the European Commission in these court cases "could throw the entire market out of balance .... Suddenly there could be anywhere between 5 percent and 20 percent more CO2 emissions allowed depending on the country." He added that judges could however seek to make their rulings narrow enough to avoid destabilising carbon markets.
Frank Schoneveld, Brussels, European Energy
Philip Torbøl was interviewed in the July 4 edition of the Danish business newspaper, Børsen, in relation to the introduction of a leniency program in Danish antitrust proceedings. Mr. Torbøl explains the effect that leniency has had on cartel cases in the EU and gives his view on how the introduction of a similar system in Denmark is likely to impact new Danish cases.
Philip Torbøl was quoted in the June 27 issue of Competition Law360 regarding the European Commission’s decision to prohibit the merger between Ryanair and Aer Lingus. “We have seen mergers in the airline sector and the Commission has generally been promoting that airlines should merge,” Mr. Torbøl commented. The most recent and significant merger was Air France and KLM….The problem here is that it appears that the Commission is still looking relatively narrowly at the definition of the market and is afraid that the competition in the EU market is not strong enough to compensate for large market shares in a Member State. The fact that the parties did not withdraw the notification indicated that they were interested in appealing. In most instances, if the parties see that their merger isn’t going to go through, they withdraw their notification and abandon the merger.”
Clive Stanbrook was quoted in the April 27 issue of The Wall Street Journal on the European Union's (EU) increased fines on cartel enforcement. "The EU can keep raising fines to fight cartels, but their tools are less sophisticated than those used in the United States," commented Mr. Stanbrook.
Clive Stanbrook QC, Brussels, EU Regulatory, International Trade - Brussels
Philip Torbøl was quoted in the 2 April edition of the Danish business newspaper, Børsen, in relation to an anticipated anti-dumping complaint into Chinese screws that was withdrawn at the last minute. The article mentions that, like furniture producers, EU screw producers were not able to convince the European Commission to open an investigation. Mr. Torbøl explains that current good results for EU industry make it difficult to demonstrate injury as a consequence of the alleged dumping. In addition, he observes that the Commission seems more critical now towards complaints due to increasing EU interests on the side of the importers, as could be observed in the recent shoe and textile cases.
, Brussels, International, International Trade - Brussels
Philip Torbøl was quoted in the March 22 issue of the Danish business newspaper Børsen. He was interviewed in relation to the EU/US Open Skies negotiations, in which he is representing parties in the airline industry.
, Antitrust & Competition, Brussels, EU Competition
Philip Torbøl was quoted in the 5 March edition of the Danish business newspaper Børsen in relation to the EU / US Open Skies negotiations. Mr. Torbøl is mentioned as representing parts of the European airline industry.
, Antitrust & Competition, Brussels, EU Competition
Philip Torbøl was quoted in the 2 March edition of Competition Law360 regarding the agreement of a preliminary deal in the EU / US Open Skies negotiations. He was mentioned as an advisor fo the European aviation industry and spoke about the ultimate goal of having a completely open aviation market.
, Antitrust & Competition, Brussels, EU Competition
Philip Torbøl was quoted in the 6 February edition of Competition Law360 regarding the EU / US Open Skies negotiations. He was interviewed during the latest round of talks taking place in Washington, aimed at liberalizing the transatlantic aviation market and replacing current bilateral air agreements between the US and various EU Member States.
Philip Torbøl was profiled in an article in the 19 January issue of the Danish business newspaper Børsen in relation to the recent expansion of the Brussels office, resulting in the largest concentration of Danish lawyers in one single Brussels law firm.
, Antitrust & Competition, Brussels, EU Competition
2006
Frank Schoneveld was quoted in the April 21 issue of Competition Law360 regarding new EU State aid rules for R&D.
Frank Schoneveld, Antitrust & Competition, Brussels
Clive Stanbrook was quoted in the April 7 issue of The Wall Street Journal regarding the decision by the EU to broaden the offensive against "golden shares." Clive commented that the use of so-called poison pills, shareholder-rights plans that were first deployed in the United States during the 1980s to make hostile takeovers prohibitively expensive, have been limited by judges.
Clive Stanbrook QC, Antitrust & Competition, Brussels, EU Competition, EU Regulatory
Clive Stanbrook QC was quoted in the 17 March issue of Competition Law360. The Brussels office partners were interviewed for a special series on law firms in Brussels, beginning with a feature on McDermott Will & Emery/Stanbrook LLP.
Clive Stanbrook QC, Antitrust & Competition, Brussels, EU Competition, EU Regulatory
Frank Schoneveld was interviewed on 10 February by LexisNexis regarding the impact on drug firms of paediatric product regulation.
Frank Schoneveld, Brussels, EU Regulatory, Product Liability
2005
Clive Stanbrook commented on Bloomberg.com on June 3 regarding an investigation by the European Commission.
Clive Stanbrook QC, Antitrust & Competition, Brussels, EU Regulatory
McDermott Will & Emery was mentioned in the February 16 issue of Handelsblatt in regard to the expansion in Brussels with Clive Stanbrook QC and a team of lawyers joining McDermott.
Clive Stanbrook QC, Antitrust & Competition, Brussels, EU Competition
McDermott Will & Emery was mentioned in the February 15 issue of The Times (London) regarding our expansion in Brussels. "The firm, run by Clive Stanbrook has had a strong reputation and was a satisfying example of British excellence abroad."
Clive Stanbrook QC, Antitrust & Competition, Brussels, EU Competition
