Tristan Verminck

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Tristan Verminck has more than 10 years of experience advising clients on European and Belgian competition and regulatory matters across a broad range of sectors. He is recognized in The Legal 500 as a key lawyer in EU regulatory matters.

His practice covers all aspects of merger control, cartel investigations, anticompetitive agreements, and abuse of dominance, with significant experience in consumer goods, chemicals, pharma, energy, and the regulated industries of telecommunications, media, technology (TMT).

Tristan has played a key role in several high-profile global transactions and investigations. He was one of the lead associates advising on the €12.5 billion sale of Procter & Gamble's beauty business to Coty and on the €7.5 billion sale of Bombardier's rail business to Alstom. He has extensive experience handling complex cross-border merger control and investment screening proceedings at both EU and national levels, representing notifying parties as well as third-party interveners. He also acted as lead associate on major cartel investigations before the the European Commission and the Belgian Competition Authority.

In addition to transactional work, Tristan advises clients on commercial agreements, the design and rollout of distribution networks, and regularly assists clients with antitrust compliance programs and training sessions tailored to specific business needs.

He worked as an associate in Jones Day’s Washington, D.C. Office from 2018 to 2019. Prior to joining the Firm, he worked at a Washington, D.C.-based economic consultancy providing expert testimony in antitrust and intellectual property disputes.

Tristan maintains an active pro bono practice and has participated in Jones Day’s Border Project, providing legal support to asylum seekers at the U.S.–Mexico border.

Experience

  • Fortino participates in growth investment in CenoscoJones Day advised existing investor Fortino Capital Partners on its participation in the growth investment in Cenosco B.V., a leading provider of asset integrity management software, led by Summit Partners.
  • Euroclear acquires Banco InversisJones Day advised Euroclear SA/NV in its acquisition of Banco Inversis, a leading provider of global investment technology solutions and outsourced financial services.
  • Parker Hannifin sells North America Composites & Fuel Containment Division to SK Capital PartnersJones Day advised Parker Hannifin Corporation in the sale of its North America Composites and Fuel Containment (CFC) Division to private investment firm SK Capital Partners.
  • Bekaert acquires BEXCOJones Day advised NV BEKAERT SA in the €40 million acquisition of BEXCO nv, a leading global player in synthetic ropes for offshore energy production, both conventional and renewable.
  • Ahlström Capital BV and Nidoco AB invest in the Decor business of Ahlstrom-MunksjöJones Day advised Ahlström Capital BV and Nidoco AB in the acquisition of the Decor business of Ahlstrom-Munksjö.
  • Eurobio Scientific acquires GenDxJones Day advised Eurobio Scientific SA in the acquisition and financing of the Dutch company Genome Diagnostics BV (GenDx) from its founder and its shareholders for €135 million (net of adjusted cash).
  • iSTAR Medical enters into strategic alliance with AbbVieJones Day advised iSTAR Medical SA in its strategic alliance with AbbVie (NYSE: ABBV).
  • T-Mobile closes European Commission investigation into network sharing with commitmentsJones Day represented T-Mobile Czech Republic a.s. in an investigation launched by the European Commission in 2016 in relation to the mobile network sharing agreements concluded between T-Mobile and its competitor CETIN/O2, in the Czech Republic.
  • Solmax acquires U.S. geosynthetics manufacturer PropexJones Day served as antitrust and financing counsel to Groupe Solmax Inc. (Solmax) in the acquisition by Solmax of Propex Operating Company, LLC, a leading geosynthetics manufacturer with a long track record in the construction, transportation, mining, and automotive industries.
  • Signature Aviation sells Global Engine Services business to StandardAero for $230 millionJones Day advised Signature Aviation plc, a market-leading provider of global aviation support services, in the $230 million sale of the Engine Repair and Overhaul (ERO) business to StandardAero, a portfolio company owned by The Carlyle Group and a leading provider of maintenance, repair, and overhaul services.
  • JBS acquires ViveraJones Day advised Brazilian JBS S.A., the world's largest protein company and second-largest food producer, in its acquisition of Vivera, Europe’s third-largest manufacturer of plant-based food, for an enterprise value of €341 million.
  • SHV Energy and UGI launch joint ventureJones Day advised SHV Energy N.V. in its joint venture with UGI Corporation to advance production and use of Renewable Dimethyl Ether ("rDME "), a low-carbon sustainable liquid gas, to accelerate renewable solutions for the LPG industry.
  • International chemicals producer reviews antitrust aspects of transactionJones Day provided antitrust counsel to an international chemicals producer in a multi-national merger control matter.
  • Catawiki raises €150 million investment led by PermiraJones Day advised Catawiki B.V., Europe's leading curated online marketplace for special objects, on a €150 million investment, led by Permira through its Growth Opportunities Fund.
  • PETRONAS Chemicals acquires Da Vinci Group B.V. for €163 millionJones Day advised PETRONAS Chemicals Group Berhad (PCG) in its acquisition of a 100% stake in Da Vinci Group B.V. from its shareholders including funds managed by Bencis Capital Partners for €163 million.
  • ABB sells Intelligent Mining Solutions (IMS) to DatamineJones Day advised ABB Ltd. in the sale of its Intelligent Mining Solutions (IMS) business to Datamine, a wholly owned subsidiary of Constellation Software.
  • DAS acquires majority of insurance portfolios from Stichting Schaderegelingskantoor voor RechtsbijstandverzekeringJones Day advised DAS Holding N.V. in the acquisition of the majority of insurance portfolios from Stichting Schaderegelingskantoor voor Rechtsbijstandverzekering ("SRK") through an asset deal.
  • Transportation company seeks advice in merger of Siemens and AlstomJones Day assisted a transportation company in relation to the merger of Siemens AG's Mobility Division with Alstom SA.
  • PolyOne acquires Fiber-Line for $120 millionJones Day advised PolyOne Corporation, a premier global provider of specialized polymer materials, services, and solutions, in its $120 million acquisition of Fiber-Line, a global leader in customized engineered fibers and composite materials.
  • Procter & Gamble acquires consumer health business of Merck KGaAJones Day advised The Procter & Gamble Company (“P&G”) in its €3.375 billion ($4.2 billion) acquisition of the worldwide consumer health business of Merck KGaA.
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    July/August 2018 External Publications

    Recent Gun Jumping Enforcement in the U.S., EU, and China Highlights Nuanced Rules, M&A Lawyer, 22 No. 9 M&A Law. NL 1

    April 2016 Alert

    Antitrust Alert: E-Commerce Sector Inquiry Finds Widespread Geo-Blocking in the EU

    Additional Publications

    • April 30, 2025
      “Antitrust and International Commerce”, Annual Review of Antitrust Law Developments, American Bar Association, 2025.
    • April 30, 2024
      “Antitrust and International Commerce”, Annual Review of Antitrust Law Developments, American Bar Association, 2024.

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