mr. M. (Martine) de Koning
Description
Martine de Koning
Specialismen
Fashion & Retail / Brexit / Distributie, franchise en agentuur / Nederlands en Europees mededingingsrecht / Commerciële Procesvoering & Arbitrage / Commerciële contracten / Internationale handelsverdragen / Misbruik van machtspositie / Verticale overeenkomsten, exclusieve en selectieve distributie / Consumentenrecht / Omnichannel & Geoblocking / Licenties en technologieoverdracht / Internet sales(platform) restricties / Loyalty programma’s / Logistiek, transport en opslag / Productconformiteit en etikettering / Follow-on litigation / Export & Import regelgeving / Handelsgeschillen / Arbitration / Mededingingsrechtelijke procedures / Mediation.
Profiel
Martine combineert diepgaande kennis van Europees recht en mededingingsrecht met een grondige kennis van commercie en handel. Ze wordt geprezen om haar ‘scherpe strategische inzicht, kennis en creativiteit in het bieden van oplossingen’. Zij behandelt procesvoering op een ‘slimme, assertieve en effectieve’ manier.
Martine leidt zaken die betrekking hebben op misbruik van machtsposities, verticale afspraken en technologieoverdracht. Martine adviseert en behandelt geschillen over koppelverkoop, prijsstelling, kortingen, merk- en octrooilicenties en knowhow. Met haar levenslange focus op de fashion- en retailsector treedt zij op voor haar klanten op het gebied van beperkingen internetverkoop, beperkingen platforms van derden, geoblocking, dynamic pricing, omnichannel (seamless marketplace), e-commerce, inventory sharing, duale distributie, horizontal and vertical data sharing, loyaliteitsprogramma's en big data.
Martine structureert complexe internationale samenwerkingsverbanden zoals joint ventures, outsourcing en verticale (distributie-)overeenkomsten. Martine heeft ‘uitmuntende kennis van zaken en autoriteit op het gebied van strategisch mededingingsrecht met betrekking tot franchising. Ze vertegenwoordigt binnenlandse franchisegevers bij hun internationale expansieplannen en assisteert ook buitenlandse cliënten bij het vestigen van een vestiging in Europa, het Midden-Oosten en Afrika’. Martine is 'een bedreven opsteller en onderhandelaar van contracten'. Zij houdt zich bezig met verkoop, productie, aanbesteding, logistiek, transport, opslag en andere nationale en internationale commerciële contracten en aanverwante geschillen. Tot de interesses van Martine behoren internationale vakbonden en verdragen (EU, WTO, ASEAN, APEC, NAFTA, Caricom) en exportregelgeving en sancties.
Vooral Noord-Amerikaanse cliënten weten haar te vinden vanwege haar ervaring in het behandelen van grensoverschrijdende transacties en geschillen. Zij werkt zowel voor multinationals als voor sterke Nederlandse spelers met een internationaal bedrijf of met internationale ambitie
Martine treedt veelvuldig op in procedures en (internationale) arbitrage. Zij verdedigt cliënten voor de Europese Commissie, nationale autoriteiten, nationale en internationale gerechten en arbitrage-instituten.
Martine treedt op voor cliënten uit de private sector op de markten Retail, fashion, voedsel, vrije tijd, horeca, reizen, farmacie, technologie en gezondheidszorg.
Aanbevelingen
Who's Who Legal 2022 - Thought Leaders Global Elite - Franchise
Martine de Koning is ranked by WWL as a Global Elite Thought Leader on Franchise.
WWL says: Martine de Koning draws praise as a “knowledgeable and practical lawyer who services household names, especially from a competition law perspective.”
The Legal 500 EMEA 2021 - Retail - Tier 1
Kennedy Van der Laan focuses on commercial contracting for large international blue-chip clients, as well as smaller domestic companies. International franchising, distribution and commercial agency and commissionaire contracts are all key pillars of the practice, alongside commercial litigation and arbitration. The team is a popular choice for clients from the hospitality, technology, life sciences and fashion sectors. Martine de Koning heads the commercial and international trade group and is recommended for EU competition law and cross-border disputes before civil courts and EU and Dutch competition authorities.
Leading individuals
Martine de Koning
Testimonials
‘The team is very dedicated and focused on their clients’ interests and their assistance is always business oriented’.
‘Martine de Koning is a real expert in the retail field’.
‘Market leaders within IP and franchising’.
The Legal 500 EMEA 2021 - EU and Competition - Ranked
Kennedy Van der Laan has ‘a lot of practical experience’ in the banking and financial services, manufacturing and retail sectors. The group is led by Annemieke van der Beek, who has been notably active in the payment services industry; she recently worked with Martijn van Bemmel advising a variety of Dutch banks on a matter relating to the pooling of ATM machines. Martine de Koning is also recognised for handling the competition elements of franchising, distribution and agency issues.
The Legal 500 EMEA 2021 - Dispute Resolution Commercial Litigation - Ranked
The well-resourced team at Kennedy Van der Laan has 'excellent knowledge of and connections to various industries, a hands-on approach, good to work with especially in international cases.' Christoph Jeloschek and Martine de Koning lead a team of five partners and 21 associates, acting for well-known multinationals, including matters before the Supreme Court. Partner Bart de Ruijter moved to CMS.
Testimonial: ‘Martine de Koning is extremely knowledgeable and experienced in advising about selective distribution networks. She knows everything there is to know about civil law as well as the competition law aspects of contracting as a retailer. Apart from this, she is very approachable and nice to work with. Martine is my go-to person for any question about selective distribution or vertical agreements in general.’
Chambers Europe 2021 - EU and Competition Law - Ranked
Martine de Koning maintains a clientele of fashion retailers, luxury brands and telecoms operators. She is particularly well known among sources for her advice on distribution agreements.
Who's Who Legal 2021 - Thought Leaders Global Elite - Franchise
Martine de Koning is ranked by WWL as a Global Elite Thought Leader on Franchise.
WWL says: Martine de Koning is described by sources as “an excellent lawyer, who knows a great deal about distribution-related competition law aspects”
Read the full recommendation at Who' s Who Legal.
Chambers Global 2021 Franchising - Global Market Leaders
Martine de Koning advises the Dutch subsidiaries of globally-recognised brands on their international expansion, particularly across Europe. She also handles various franchise-related disputes, as well as providing distribution law advice. Sources praise the Utrecht-based lawyer for her "high technical level, client orientation and pragmatism."
Who’s Who Legal: Franchise 2020
WWL says: Martine de Koning is described by sources as “an excellent lawyer, who knows a great deal about distribution-related competition law aspects”.