Our people
- Suzan Lap
- Lawyer
- Phone
- +31 (0)20 6789 716
- Fax
- +31 (0)20 7954 716
- lap@vandoorne.com
- Languages
- Dutch, English, French, German
- Legal expertise and sector knowledge
- Commercial Contracting, European and competition law, Food and beverage, Health Care
Biography
Suzan has been working as a lawyer since 2000. She is specialised in competition law. Suzan helps companies to structure their business practices and joint ventures in such a way that they comply with national and European competition rules.
Suzan represents companies who are suspected of having violated competition rules - or those who believe that they are a victim of such infringements – in proceedings before the competition authorities and the civil courts. She assists in the notification of mergers and acquisitions with the Netherlands Competition Authority (NMa) and at the European Commission.
In addition to her work relating to competition law, Suzan focuses on distribution. She advises clients on various distribution methods, such as exclusive and selective distribution, franchise, consignment and agency. She helps in assessing and drawing up contracts and supports businesses in terminating and amending such agreements. Suzan serves clients in various sectors, including regulated sectors such as energy and healthcare.