Wilko van Weert is a partner in the global law firm Nortn Rose Fulbright at the firm’s Brussels office. Wilko, who joins from McDermott, Will & Emery, has established a reputation as a leading lawyer in the Brussels market focussed on the whole suite of competition work, but with particular experience in cartel investigations, IP-related matters, abuse of dominance cases and related compliance work. He has been involved in a number of high profile investigations in recent years before the European Commission and other global regulators and courts. 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).