Johan Ysewyn

Johan Ysewyn is a distinguished legal professional and academic with extensive experience in competition and antitrust law, currently serving as the Managing Partner of Covington & Burling LLP's Brussels Office and as the Global Co-Chair of the Competition/Antitrust Practice since June 2014. As a co-founder of several initiatives, including The Nine, Belgium's first women's private members business club, and The Nine Equality Initiative ASBL, Johan Ysewyn actively promotes gender equality and supports women's empowerment. In addition to legal practice, Johan Ysewyn contributes to academia as a Maître de Conférences at the University of Liège and a Professor of Cartel Law and Economics at the Brussels School of Competition, further enhancing the fields of law and political science through education. Prior roles include partner positions at renowned law firms such as Clifford Chance LLP, Linklaters, and Baker & McKenzie, complemented by an academic background with degrees in law from Ghent University and the College of Europe.