Biography
Laura Sente is counsel at contrast and is a member of the Competition & EU law team, handling in particular merger control, antitrust and State aid cases.
Over the years, she has developed strong expertise in EU and Belgian merger control. Laura advises clients on merger filings before the Belgian Competition Authority and the European Commission, and regularly assists with broader competition law issues arising in a transactional context.
Laura contributed to the chapter on merger control in the book ‘Bos Door De Bomen – Mededingingsrecht’, published by LeA Uitgevers in 2025, and is also a co-author of the book ‘Gegevensbescherming in de praktijk’, published by Intersentia in 2019. She has further co-authored several publications on State aid and privacy and data protection.
Experience
contrast (2017 - present)
Intern at the EU Competition & Regulatory Practice of Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP (2017)
Education
LL.M. in Competition & Intellectual Property Law at Université de Liège (2017)
Master in Law at University of Leuven (KUL) (2016)
Exchange programme at the Washington Center for Internships and Academic Seminars (2015)
Memberships
Brussels Bar
Languages
Dutch
French
English
German
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.
