In close co-operation with EC and competition law specialists located at other offices, the Brussels office provides expert advice on all areas of EC law, including competition law, merger control, dumping, free movement of goods, public procurement and state aid. The lawyers in Brussels represent clients before the European Commission and EC courts in all types of matters, and have close contact with the EC institutions. This enables them to assist our clients' quickly and to react swiftly to changes in law or policy. The Brussels office can also assist in approaching and lobbying politicians and civil servants at both EU and member state level.