Wilko van Weert is a partner in the international law firm of McDermott Will & Emery, based in its Brussels office. His practice focuses on EU competition, EU regulatory and EU trade law, with a particular emphasis on the interface between competition and intellectual property law. This is reflected in his significant representation of clients in the media and broadcasting sector, as well as those in industries such as high-tech electronics, automotive, aviation, biotechnology, oil and paper. In addition to his experience as a private practitioner, Wilko has also worked on the side of the regulator, as senior counsel to the Dutch Competition Authority (NMa). He has advocated and litigated matters before the European Commission and the EU Courts in Luxembourg, most recently in a number of high-profile merger control cases against the European Commission. Wilko has also successfully handled corporate claims for damages resulting from illicit cartel behavior.
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Wilko van Weert, McDermott Antitrust Newsletter, May 13, 2011