Attorney at law, Partner

Michel Jacobs

Specialisation

Michel works in a commercial advisory and litigation practice. He heads the competition law practice group and the German Desk.

In addition to advice and litigation work in the field of contract law, an important part of his practice is thus comprised of general and sector-specific competition law (both Dutch and European). Michel is involved in notifying the Dutch and/or European competition authorities of concentrations (mergers, takeovers or joint ventures) on behalf of a large number of companies. In addition, he advises companies and natural persons in the field of cartel law and assists companies subject to investigations by the Dutch or European cartel offices. Michel also counsels and litigates in cases regarding private antitrust enforcement by way of damage actions. He delivers compliance training courses, in which clients learn about competition rules, and he is a teacher for Erasmus University Rotterdam.

What clients say

‘Michel Jacobs shows all qualities which clients of big law firms are asking for.’ – Legal 500 EMEA 2023