Biography
Michèle de Clerck is senior associate at contrast. She specialises in European and Belgian competition law, with specific expertise in merger control and the coordination of multijurisdictional notifications. Additionally, she has extensive experience in the Belgian regulation concerning foreign direct investments (“FDI”).
Michèle assists companies in all competition law questions related to their transactions, such as those concerning transaction documents, gun jumping, and the exchange of commercially sensitive information. She also regularly advises on various aspects of competition law, including the prohibition of anti-competitive agreements, the prohibition of abuse of dominance, and the prohibition of economic dependency.
Michèle regularly publishes on various competition law topics.
Experience
contrast (2024 - present)
Stibbe (2019 - 2023)
Education
LL.M. at University of Penssylvania Carey Law (2019)
Master in Law at University of Brussels (VUB) (2018)
Exchange program at University of Copenhagen (2018)
Professional Bachelor at UC Leuven-Limburg (2015)
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.
