Biography
Herlinde Burez is partner at contrast and specialises in (EU and Belgian) competition and distribution law.
Herlinde heads contrast’s merger control team. She has extensive experience in EU and Belgian merger control and the coordination of rest-of-the world merger filings. She also assists companies with all competition law related aspects in the context of their transactions, such as gun jumping questions, the organization of due diligence with respect for the rules on exchange of commercially sensitive information, assessment of competition covenants in transaction agreements, and so on.
Herlinde also supports clients in shaping commercial relationships to fit their business needs and in managing those relationships, including in relation to the termination of commercial cooperation agreements and related conflict management. In these areas, Herlinde has developed particular expertise in the automotive industry.
Herlinde's publication record consists of 'Bos Door de Bomen - Mededingingsrecht' (2nd Edition, LeA Uitgevers, 446 p. with Filip Tuytschaever a.o.), and articles on EU and Belgian competition law and distribution law in leading Belgian law journals.
Experience
contrast (2006 - present)
Laga & Philippe (2004 - 2005)
Education
DEA in European Law University of Aix-Marseille III (2004)
Master in Law at University of Ghent (2003)
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.
