Vincent Reijns is an associate in the Brussels office of Latham & Watkins and a member of the firm’s Antitrust & Competition Practice.

Vincent represents clients in complex proceedings before the European Commission, the Belgian Competition Authority, and the Interfederal Screening Committee, as well as before EU and Belgian courts. Vincent’s transactional practice focuses on obtaining regulatory transaction clearances, with a particular focus on foreign direct investment in the EU and globally. 

As a litigator, Vincent advises clients on general Belgian and EU law issues, including regulatory, commercial, competition, and corporate law matters. His experience covers a broad range of industry sectors, including automotive, pharma, manufacturing, energy, and technology.

Prior to joining Latham, Vincent worked as an associate at an international law firm in Brussels.

Vincent’s experience includes representing: 

Transactional

  • Multiple clients in a variety of sectors in obtaining foreign direct investment clearance in Belgium and globally*

Litigation

  • A global pharmaceutical company in a complex investigation before the Belgian Competition Authority*
  • A global car manufacturer in Belgian follow-on damages claims proceedings*
  • A local government within the context of complex legal proceedings against a leading construction company*
  • A leading investment group in litigation and asset recovery actions in multiple jurisdictions regarding a previously listed company*
  • Various clients in joint venture, shareholder, and corporate governance disputes*
  • Various clients in contentious commercial and restructuring matters*

*Matter handled prior to joining Latham 

Bar Qualification

  • Brussels Bar - A List

Education

  • LL.M - International Business Law, Panthéon-Assas University Paris II, 2017
    cum laude
  • Master in Corporate Law, KU Leuven, Belgium, 2016
    cum laude
  • MA (Law), KU Leuven, Belgium, 2015
    cum laude
  • BA (Law), KU Leuven, Belgium, 2013

Languages Spoken

  • Dutch
  • English
  • French