Hans Bousie
Partner
- +31 (0)6 50270097
- hbousie@brs-nl.com
- Amsterdam
Hans is the Managing Partner of BRS NL.
Hans has over 25 years of experience in antitrust litigation. Hans is a pit-bull, if need be, but he knows when and how to settle if such a circumstance presents itself. Hans is therefore bringing tremendous value to BRS, as a firm that specializes in representing corporate clients seeking recovery of damages in antitrust cases through litigation, alternative dispute resolution mechanisms, or out-of-court settlements. Hans has built a reputation for challenging the status quo and backing the underdog – his antitrust practice group fits BRS like a glove.
Before joining BRS, Hans led an antitrust litigation team that successfully challenged a price-fixing cartel in the market for books in Holland; Hans and his team forced the Dutch book cartel to abandon the cross-border nature of its price fixing, a result that earned Hans quite a reputation in the media and entertainment industries. Hans also brought down the monopoly the Belgian government held on radio frequencies for state aided broadcasters. Due to his efforts, the Belgian authorities were forced to revise their legislation regarding this matter. Amongst many other matters, Hans also handled a case regarding a major toy manufacturer employing dual pricing.
Hans is a member of the American Bar Association (ABA) and the New York State Bar Association (NYSBA). He is also a member of the Antitrust Litigation Working Group of the International Bar Association (IBA) and is co-chair of the IBA Working Group Digital Economy.
