John Wileur guides companies through complex EU antitrust proceedings and merger control matters.
Drawing on his experience in high-profile European competition matters, John delivers creative and pragmatic solutions to clients. He represents multinational and European companies involved in a range of industries, from technology and live events to pharmaceuticals, transportation, and energy.
John brings particular experience navigating prominent merger control and abuse of dominance matters. His work includes some of the largest and most complicated matters at the EU and national levels, including proceedings brought before the EU Courts in Luxembourg. John also counsels clients on complex competition issues involving cartel investigations, distribution agreements, and State aid.
John regularly speaks and writes on EU law topics, including as a lecturer at the University of Liège law school in Belgium. He has written on abuse of dominance and other competition law topics in a number of leading legal publications.
John maintains an active pro bono practice. His work includes advising nonprofit organizations on EU and Belgian law issues. He is also a member of the firm’s Pro Bono and Recruiting Committees.
John’ s experience includes advising:
*Matter handled prior to joining Latham
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