Ben Van Rompuy
Assistant Professor
- Name
- Dr. B. Van Rompuy
- Telephone
- +31 71 527 1344
- b.van.rompuy@law.leidenuniv.nl
- ORCID iD
- 0000-0002-1619-735X
Ben Van Rompuy is Assistant Professor of EU Competition Law and the academic coordinator of the European Law LLM programme at the Europa Institute of Leiden Law School.
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Dr. Ben Van Rompuy is Assistant Professor of EU Competition Law at the Europa Institute of Leiden Law School.
His main research interests lie in the fields of European and comparative competition law (antitrust and State aid) and EU internal market law. Van Rompuy has particular expertise in the application of European (competition) law in the media and sports sectors. He has published widely in these areas and regularly acts as an advisor and expert witness for media companies, sports associations, athletes, and public authorities.
Van Rompuy is the academic coordinator of the LLM programme European law. He lectures EU Competition Law in this programme as well as in the bachelor’s programme Rechtsgeleerdheid (Law) and the Advanced LLM programme European and International Business Law.
He is managing editor of the European Competition and Regulatory Law Review (CoRe), editor-in-chief of the Asser International Sports Law book series (Springer), and (founding) editorial board member of Voetbal- en Sportjuridische Zaken (Boom) and the International Sports Law Journal (Springer). He is also a member of the Advisory Board of the American Antitrust Institute.
Before joining the Europa Institute, Van Rompuy was a senior researcher at the T.M.C. Asser Instituut in The Hague (2012-2016) and a Visiting Professor of competition policy and media regulation at the Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB). He started his postdoctoral career at the Georgetown University Law Center’s Institute for International Economic Law (2011). During this time, he also served as a consultant in international antitrust for the US Federal Trade Commission. He previously was a visiting researcher at New York University (2009).
Van Rompuy holds a doctoral degree in law (2011) and masters' degrees in international and European Law and in communication sciences from the VUB. His Ph.D. thesis, published as “Economic Efficiency: The Sole Concern of Modern Antitrust Policy? Non-efficiency Considerations under Article 101 TFEU" (Kluwer Law International 2012), examined the role of public interest considerations (beyond competition policy) in EU antitrust enforcement.
Assistant Professor
- Faculteit Rechtsgeleerdheid
- Instituut voor Publiekrecht
- Europees Recht
- Van Rompuy B. (2023), Publieke handhaving van het mededingingsrecht in een multipolaire configuratie, Markt & Mededinging 2023(5): 163-165.
- Brook O., Cseres K.J. & Van Rompuy B. (2023), Abolishing formal complaints?: Balancing technical expertise and efficiency with democratic accountability in the European Commission’s decision-making, Journal of European Competition Law & Practice 14(8): 497-507.
- Van Rompuy B. (2023), A motor of change? EU antitrust law and sports governance from Meca-Medina to the European Superleague. In: Kornbeck J. (Ed.), EU Antitrust Law and Sport Governance: The Next Frontier?. Routledge Research in Sport Business and Management. Abingdon: Routledge. 26-42.
- Van Rompuy B. (2023), Editorial: breaking up to make up, CoRe: European Competition and Regulatory Law Review 7(4): 201-205.
- Van Rompuy B. (2023), Editorial: territorial supply constraints: a hidden driver of grocery price inflation?, CoRe: European Competition and Regulatory Law Review 7(3): 139-144.
- Van Rompuy B. (2022), Editorial: Cartels 2.0 – The Increasingly Fuzzy Boundaries of the Concept of ‘Cartel Activity’, CoRe: European Competition and Regulatory Law Review 6(3): 191-194.
- Van Rompuy B. (2022), Antitrust challenges to sports governance: EU and US perspectives. In: Nafziger J.A.R. & Gauthier R. (Eds.) Handbook on International Sports Law [Second edition]. Research Handbooks in International Law Cheltenham: Edward Elgar. 423-455.
- Van Rompuy B. (2022), The European Commission’s handling of non-priority antitrust complaints: an empirical assessment, World Competition 45(2): 265-294.
- Van Rompuy B. (2022), Independence as a prerequisite for mutual trust between EU Competition Enforcers: Case T-791/19, Sped-Pro v Commission, Journal of European Competition Law & Practice 13(6): 413-415.
- Van Rompuy B. (2022), Editorial: informal guidance on antitrust matters: What’s on the Menu?, CoRe: European Competition and Regulatory Law Review 6(4): 291-293.
- Van Rompuy B. (2021), Editorial: Is There Too Much Focus on Digital Markets?, CoRe: European Competition and Regulatory Law Review 5(3): 179-185.
- Van Rompuy B. (2021), Sports. In: Hancher L., Ottervanger T.R. & Slot P.J. (Eds.), EU State Aids [Sixth edition]. London: Sweet & Maxwell. 843-857.
- Van den Bogaert S.C.G., Van Rompuy B. & Vermeersch A. (2021), Europees sportrecht: Capita Selecta. In: Jellinghaus S. (Ed.), Capita sportrecht. Antwerpen-Den Bosch: Gompel&Svacina. 95-152.
- Van Rompuy B. (2021), Implementation of the ECN+ Directive in 23 Member States: An Introductory Overview, CoRe: European Competition and Regulatory Law Review 5(3): 210-215.
- Van den Bogaert S.C.G., Jesse M., Van Rompuy B., Borger V. & Wamel D.R. van (2021), Kroniek van het Europees materieel recht, Nederlands Juristenblad 96(35): 2989-3006 (NJB 2021/2605).
- Van Rompuy B. (2021), Editorial: EU Merger Control from the Front to the Back Door, CoRe: European Competition and Regulatory Law Review 5(4): 341-343.
- Van Rompuy B. (2020), Editorial: The Untapped Potential of the Old Competition Tool, CoRe: European Competition and Regulatory Law Review 4(3): 169-171.
- Van Rompuy B. (2020), Editorial: How to Green-Light Sustainability Agreements?, CoRe: European Competition and Regulatory Law Review 4(4): 257-259.
- Van Rompuy B., annotation: Belgian Competition Authority 24 January 2020, no. 5/2020, e-Competitions 2020 (N° 95415 N° 95415 The Belgian Competition Authority imposes interim measures on a billiards game association following a complaint raised on its anticompetitive rules (Belgian Bumper Pool Association)).
- Van Rompuy B. (2019), Editorial: Fifteen Years of Decentralised Antitrust Enforcement - Diversity at the Expense of Uniformity?, CoRe: European Competition and Regulatory Law Review 3(2): 77-79.
- Van den Bogaert S.C.G., Jesse M., Van Rompuy B., Borger V. & Aalbers M. (2019), Kroniek van het Europees materieel recht, Nederlands Juristenblad 94(35): 2654-2669 (NJB 2019/2168).
- Van Rompuy B. (2019), Editorial: Faster, Higher, Stronger, CoRe: European Competition and Regulatory Law Review 3(4): 351-353.
- Van Rompuy B. (2018), Editorial: Trust and Antitrust in the Brave New Digital World, CoRe: European Competition and Regulatory Law Review 2(1): 1-3.
- Van Rompuy B. (2018), Editorial: Preparing for the Future, CoRe: European Competition and Regulatory Law Review 2(4): 241-243.
- Van den Bogaert S.C.G., Van Rompuy B. & Vermeersch A. (2018), Europees Sportrecht. In: Jellinghaus S.F.H. & Hahn G.A. (Eds.), Capita sportrecht. Oud-Turnhout: Gompe & Svacina. 91-144.
- Van Rompuy B. (2017), Editorial: A Europe without Digital Borders: Beyond the Reach of Antitrust?, CoRe: European Competition and Regulatory Law Review 1(2): 93-95.
- Van den Bogaert S.C.G., Van Rompuy B., Borger V., Aalbers M. & Weber T.W.A. (2017), Kroniek van het Europees materieel recht, Nederlands Juristenblad 92(35): 2624-2638 (NJB 2017/1914).
- Van Rompuy B. (2016), The role of the betting industry. In: Sweeney G. (Ed.), Transparency International Global Corruption Report: Sport. London-New York: Routledge. 236-241.
- Duval A. & Van Rompuy B. (2016), Protecting athletes’ right to fair trial through EU competition law: the Pechstein case. In: Paulussen C., Takács T., Lazic V. & Van Rompuy B. (Eds.), Fundamental Rights in International and European Law: Public and Private Law Perspectives. The Hague: T.M.C. Asser Press. 245-278.
- Van Rompuy B. (2016), Verplichte sportarbitrage als uitbuitingsmisbruik: de Pechstein-zaak door de lens van artikel 102 VWEU, Markt & Mededinging 2016(3): 124-131.
- Paulussen C., Takács T., Lazic V. & Van Rompuy B. (Eds.) (2016), Fundamental Rights in International and European Law: Public and Private Law Perspectives. The Hague: T.M.C. Asser Press.
- Paulussen C., Takács T., Lazić V. & Van Rompuy B. (2016), Introduction. In: Paulussen C., Takács T., Lazić V. & Van Rompuy B. (Eds.), Fundamental Rights in International and European Law: Public and Private Law Perspectives. The Hague: T.M.C. Asser Press. 1-6.
- Duval A. & Van Rompuy B. (Eds.) (2016), The Legacy of Bosman: Revisiting the relationship between EU law and sport. ASSER International Sports Law Series. The Hague: T.M.C. Asser Press.
- Van Rompuy B. (2016), Sports. In: Hancher L., Ottervanger O. & Slot P.J. (Eds.), EU State Aids. London: Sweet & Maxwell. 781-795.
- Van Rompuy B. & Van Maren O. (2016), EU control of State aid to professional sport: why now?. In: Duval A. & Van Rompuy B. (Eds.), The Legacy of Bosman. Revisiting the relationship between EU law and sport. ASSER International Sports Law Series. The Hague: T.M.C. Asser Press. 153-185.
- Duval A. & Van Rompuy B. (2016), Introduction. In: Duval A. & Van Rompuy B. (Eds.), The Legacy of Bosman: Revisiting the Relationship Between EU Law and Sport. ASSER International Sports Law Series. The Hague: T.M.C. Asser Press. 1-12.
- Van Rompuy B., annotation: CJEU 27 September 1988, no. 89/85, 104/85, 114/85, 116/85, 117/85, 125/85, 126/85, 127/85, 128/85, 129/85, (1988) ECR 5193. ILEC (ILEC 035 (CJEU 1988) ILEC 035 (CJEU 1988) Wood pulp, Osakeyhtiö and ors v Commission of the European Communities, Final judgment).
- Van Rompuy B., annotation: CJEU 9 August 1994, no. C-327/91, (1994) ECR I-3641, ECLI:EU:C:1994:305. ILEC (ILEC 050 (CJEU 1994) ILEC 050 (CJEU 1994) France, Spain (intervening) and Netherlands (intervening) v Commission of the European Communities, Judgment, action for annulment).
- Margoni T. & Van Rompuy B. (2015), Opinion: UK Horserace Betting Right: at odds with EU law?, European intellectual property review 37(8): 479-483.
- Van Rompuy B. (2015), The role of EU competition law in tackling abuse of regulatory power by sports associations, Maastricht Journal of European and Comparative Law 22(2): 179-208.
- Van Rompuy B. (2015), Editorial: Competition Law in Leisure Markets, The Competition Law Review 11(1): 1-6.
- Van Rompuy B., annotation: CJEU 14 July 1972, no. 48/69, (1972) ECR 619. ILEC (ILEC 036 (CJEU 1972) Dyestuffs, Imperial Chemical Industries Ltd v Commission of the European Communities, Final judgment).
- Van Rompuy B. (2014), Limitations on the sports betting offer to combat match fixing: experiences from Europe, Gaming Law Review and Economics 18(10): 989-993.
- Van Rompuy B. (2014), The impact of EU competition policy on the sale of sports media rights: trends and developments at the national level. In: Donders K., Pauwels C. & Loisen J. (Eds.), The Palgrave Handbook of European Media Policy. London: Palgrave Macmillan. 442-460.
- Van Rompuy B. & Donders K. (2014), Competition Law Scrutiny of Horizontal Cooperation between Broadcasters: Is there a Mismatch between Theory and Commercial Reality?, Journal of Media Law 6(2): 269-286.
- Van Rompuy B. & Margoni T. (2014), Study on Sports Organisers' Rights in the European Union: Final report. Brussels: European Commission.
- Anderson J., Duval A. & Van Rompuy B. (2014), Study on risk assessment and management and prevention of conflicts of interest in the prevention and fight against betting-related match fixing in the EU 28: Final report. Brussels: European Commission.
- Ranaivoson H., De Vinck S. & Van Rompuy B. (2013), Analysis of the legal rules for exploitation windows and commercial practices in EU Member States and of the importance of exploitation windows for new business practices: Final report. Brussels: European Commission.
- Van Rompuy B. (2013) Book review. Review of: Nazzini R. (2011), The Foundations of European Competition Law. The Objective and Principles of Article 102 TFEU. Oxford: Oxford University Press. International Company and Commercial Law Review 23(1).
- Van Rompuy B. & Donders K. (2013), The EBU’s Eurovision System Governing the Joint Buying of Sports Broadcasting Rights: Unfinished Competition Business, The Competition Law Review 9(1): 7-28.
- Van Rompuy B. (2013), Hof van Justitie: WK en EK voetbal niet exclusief op betaalzenders (Case note UEFA v. Commission C-201/11 P, FIFA v. Commission C-204/11 P, and FIFA v. Commission C-205/11 P), Auteurs & Media 2013(5): 472-476.
- Van Rompuy B. (2013), Cunning as a Fox: Dutch competition authority clears long-term acquisition of Dutch football broadcasting rights, European Competition Law Review 34(4): 223-226.
- Van Rompuy B. (2012), Economic Efficiency: The Sole Concern of Modern Antitrust Policy? Non-efficiency considerations under Article 101 TFEU. International Competition Law Series. Alphen aan den Rijn: Kluwer Law International.
- Donders K. & Van Rompuy B. (2012), Competition Law, Sports, and Public Service Broadcasting: The Legal Complexity and Political Sensitivity of Measuring Market Distortion and Public Value, Journal of Media Law 4(2): 213-228.
- Van Rompuy B. (2011), The Impact of the Lisbon Treaty on EU Competition Law: A Review of Recent Case Law of the EU Courts, CPI Antitrust Chronicle 2011(1): 1-9.
- Van Rompuy B., annotation: EU Court of Justice 17 November 2011, no. C-469/09, e-Competition Bulletin 2011 (N° 40437 N° 40437 The European Court of Justice holds that Italy failed to comply with the Commission’s State aid decision addressing the issue of the status of protocol on internal market and competition (Commission / Italy)).
- Van Rompuy B., annotation: EU Court of Justice 4 October 2011, no. C-403/08, C-429/08, ECLI:EU:C:2011:631, e-Competition Bulletin 2011 (N° 66171 N° 66171 The EU Court of Justice rejects the argument that the prohibition on the import, sale and use of foreign decoding devices was necessary to ensure compliance with the UK blackout rule (Football Association Premier League)).
- Van Rompuy B. (2010) Book review. Review of: Townley C. (2009), Article 81 EC and Public Policy. Oxford: Hart Publishing. European Competition Law Review 31(5).
- Lefever K. & Van Rompuy B. (2009), Ensuring Access to Sports Content: 10 Years of EU Intervention. Time to Celebrate?, Journal of Media Law 1(2): 243-268.
- Van Rompuy B. & Pauwels C. (2009), The Recognition of the Specificity of Sport in the European Commission’s Article 81 EC Case Law Related to Sports Media Rights. In: Gardiner S., Parrish R. & Siekmann R.C.R. (Eds.), EU, Sport, Law and Policy: Regulation, Re-regulation and Representation. ASSER International Sports Law Series. The Hague: T.M.C. Asser Press. 281-298.
- Van Rompuy B. (2009), The standard of proof in EC merger control: Conclusions from the Sony BMG saga. In: Pauwels C., Kalimo H., Donders K. & Van Rompuy B. (Eds.), Rethinking European media and communications policy. Publication series / Vrije Universiteit Brussel. Institute for European Studies no. 14. Brussels: VUB Press. 295-318.
- Van Rompuy B. (2008), Case comment: Implications for the Standard of Proof in EC Merger Proceedings: Bertelsmann and Sony Corp of America v Impala (C-413/06), ECJ, European Competition Law Review 29(10): 608-612.
- Pauwels C., De Vinck S. & Van Rompuy B. (2007), Lost in Liberalisation?: Can State aid in the film sector stand the proof of EU and WTO liberalisation efforts?. In: Sarikakis K. (Ed.), Media and Cultural Policy in the European Union. European Studies no. 24. Amsterdam: Rodopi. 23-43.
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