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Clifford Chance strengthens Antitrust practice with hire of counsel Jotte Mulder in Amsterdam

Global law firm Clifford Chance strengthens its Antitrust practice with the hire of counsel Jotte Mulder in Amsterdam, per 1 August 2025. With his vast experience in all areas of EU and competition law, Jotte will head the Antitrust team in Amsterdam.

Mark-Jan Arends, Partner and Head of the Corporate practice in Amsterdam, says: "Bringing over 15 years of unique experience from both public and private sides of the table, Jotte's hire further bolsters our capabilities and client service offering. As an experienced litigator in complex high-stake cases, with a solid reputation on the market, Jotte is a great addition to our team, at a time where regulatory complexities are evolving."

Marc Besen, Partner and Head of the Global Antitrust Group, adds: "Jotte's hire supports our global strategic ambitions and highlights our continued commitment to further strengthening our bench of Antitrust experts globally. With our market-leading team, we are uniquely positioned to help clients navigate complex regulatory challenges across all jurisdictions."

Jotte previously worked as legal counsel at the ACM, where he led major competition law proceedings and  played a central role in shaping the agency’s new groundbreaking sustainability policy. He joins Clifford Chance from a prominent Dutch law firm. He studied European law at the University of Amsterdam and holds a PhD in European economic law from the European University Institute in Florence. He continues to lecture regularly in the Law & Economics master program at Utrecht University. He is ranked in legal directories Chambers and Legal500.

Jotte Mulder says: "I am delighted to join Clifford Chance and its dynamic and talented Antitrust team. I look forward to leveraging my experience to contribute to the growth of the practice in Amsterdam and globally, and to help our clients navigate increasingly complex regulatory challenges." 

The firm's global Antitrust practice of more than 200 lawyers covers all the key hubs of Europe, Asia Pacific and the US. The team has vast government and private industry experience. Earlier this year, Clifford Chance announced the promotion of three Partners, one Senior Counsel and nine Counsel across its Global Antitrust Practice.