Biography
Filip Tuytschaever is partner at contrast. He is a specialist in EU, competition and distribution law. He advises companies and assists them before the EU Commission, the national competition authorities, the courts and international arbitration panels. He represented the EU Commission, the European Banking Authority and the Kingdom of Belgium before the Court of Justice of the EU.
Filip's publication record consists of 'Bos Door De Bomen - Mededingingsrecht (2nd edition, LeA Uitgevers, 446 p., with H. Burez a.o. - in Dutch); 'Vertical Agreements in EU Competition Law' (4th edition, Oxford, Oxford University Press 2025, 608 p., with F. Wijckmans); ‘Distribution Agreements – EU – Belgium – Netherlands’ (Wolters Kluwer, 2025, 750 p., with F. Wijckmans a.o. – in Dutch); ‘Horizontal Agreements and Cartels in EU Competition Law’ (Oxford, Oxford University Press 2015, 512 p., ed. with F. Wijckmans) and ‘Differentiation in European Union Law’ (Oxford, Hart Publishing 1999, 298 p.).
Experience
Professor of EU competition law at the Faculty of Law of the University of Brussels (VUB)
Founding partner of contrast (2006 - present)
National expert in the Secretariat-General of the EU Commission and an intern in its Legal Service
Education
Ph.D. in Law from the European University Institute (Florence)
LL.M. Business Management from VLEKHO
LL.M. in International and European law from the University of Brussels (VUB)
Master’s in Law from the University of Ghent
Memberships
Brussels Bar
Languages
Dutch
French
English
Expertise
Our expertise at a glance
At the heart of our practice lies a commitment to quality of work, integrity, team spirit, ambition and personal commitment. With experience across five domains of law, we are ready to offer you tailored advice.
Competition & EU
EU and competition law may turn into a labyrinth, so it is best to fall back on broad expertise. Our team advises and supports you before national and EU authorities and courts, combining strategy with a pragmatic focus on your business.
Corporate & M&A
In the face of intricate M&A transactions, you need 360° legal advice. From acquisitions and joint ventures to restructurings and shareholder agreements, we ensure that whatever you build stands on solid ground.
Commercial
Day-to-day advice or full support, domestic or international, B2B or B2C: our experienced commercial team has represented both private companies and public bodies in a wide range of industries.
Dispute resolution
You never aim for things to escalate, but sometimes they do just that. Count on us to take your side in settlement negotiations, mediation, litigation and arbitration. Your commercial objectives and your reputation will stand firmly protected.
Compliance
Compliance is not a standalone discipline - it runs through every legal domain. From drafting codes of conduct to full-scale implementation and training, we guide companies and trade associations along the way.
