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Hans Urlus coordinates inbound and outbound investments with respect to China and counsels international clients in all aspects of international trade, commercial agency, franchise and distribution, with a focus on EU and national competition law, EU regulatory issues, mergers and acquisitions. He is also involved in litigation and arbitration in relation to these matters. Hans has worked in the regulatory field, including numerous cases involving the introduction of various regulated products into the EU market, and heads the German desk of the firm's Amsterdam office.

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In May 2022 the European Commission (EC) adopted the Vertical Block Exemption Regulation (VBER) and the new accompanying Vertical Guidelines (Guidelines). See GT Alerts, The New VBER and Vertical Guidelines …
Continue Reading The New VBER and Guidelines: Issues with European Commission Approach to Agents Acting for Multiple Principals

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Continue Reading The New VBER and Vertical Guidelines Explained: Key Takeaways

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Continue Reading Conflicting EU, US Economic Sanctions Regimes: Implications for Multinational Companies

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Continue Reading EU Proposed Regulation on Deforestation-Free Products: Impact on Food Businesses

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Continue Reading Distribution Agreements in the EU: Changes After VBER and Accompanying Guidelines are Revised

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