David Hull

Background

About David Hull

I started practising in Brussels in 1984, and I focus on EU competition law. In particular, I specialise in representing clients in complex investigations before the European Commission and in litigation before the EU Courts. Some of my notable cases include: Lundbeck (“reverse payment” patent settlements); Cathode Ray Tubes (appeal of cartel decision); Ryanair (appeal of Commission decision blocking takeover of Aer Lingus); Akzo (landmark case on legal privilege); Bitumen (appeal of cartel decision) and Microsoft (appeal of fine for alleged non-compliance with Commission decision). I have developed in-depth experience in the life sciences sector, and have successfully represented leading life science companies in major EU investigations and regularly advise them on life cycle management issues, European parallel trade and distribution issues (including co-marketing and co-promotion agreements), pricing/discount schemes, collaboration arrangements, IP licensing and mergers. I regularly speak at conferences and seminars on competition law matters.