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Ashurst Perkins Coie – London, New York, Seattle, Sydney

Competition/European Law

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Ashurst Paris EU and Competition department advises organisations from the private and public sectors on both domestic and cross-border transactions and on all aspects of French and EU competition law.

The lawyers are experts in antitrust litigation (cartel but also in abuse of dominant position where they have developed an important practice) and State aid, and also deal with complex merger control cases.

The team has a specific expertise in regulated industries (energy, railways transport) and deals with antitrust (in particular complex abuse of dominant position cases) as well as sectorial regulation issues. It is also active in a number of other sectors like manufacturing, industry, banking or distribution.

The Paris team is embedded in a very efficient and cohesive international network. It uses to work seamlessly with Ashurst's London-based economists which enables it to include economic analysis at a very early stage of its competition law assessments.

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Competition/European Law - France

Band 4

What the Team is Known For

Ashurst advises clients from both the private and public sectors on all aspects of French and European competition law. The law firm covers merger filings for both domestic and international transactions and boasts expertise in state aid issues and abuse of dominance investigations. The team acts for a diverse client base, with particular strength in regulated sectors such as energy and transport. The team often collaborates with the firm's office in Brussels.

À propos de l’équipe

Ashurst conseille des clients des secteurs privé et public sur tous les aspects du droit français et européen de la concurrence. Le cabinet couvre les dépôts de concentrations et les mandats de réglementation des subventions étrangères pour les transactions nationales et internationales et possède une expertise en matière d’aides d’État et d’abus de position dominante. L’équipe agit pour une clientèle diversifiée, avec une force particulière dans les secteurs réglementés tels que l’énergie et les transports. L’équipe collabore souvent avec le bureau du cabinet à Bruxelles.

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Work Highlights

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  • Ashurst advised CMA CGM and CDC on the merger control aspects of a proposed consortium.

  • Ashurst a conseillé CMA CGM et CDC sur les aspects liés au contrôle des concentrations dans le cadre d'un projet de consortium.

Strengths

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  • I appreciate the team's market knowledge, expertise, pragmatism and professionalism.

    Competition/European Law respondentFrance

  • Ashurst has great expertise beyond the law, particularly in the economic field, which is crucial in terms of regulations.

    Competition/European Law respondentFrance

  • The team showed responsiveness, highly specialised expertise, availability and sector knowledge.

    Competition/European Law respondentFrance

  • We particularly appreciated the team's availability and its responsiveness, as well as its ability to adapt flexibly to the client's specific requirements.

    Competition/European Law respondentFrance

  • The team provides full speed reactivity, excellent advice and full flexibility to business needs.

    Competition/European Law respondentFrance

  • Nous avons particulièrement apprécié la disponibilité et la réactivité de l'équipe, ainsi que sa capacité à s'adapter avec souplesse aux exigences spécifiques du client.

    Competition/European Law respondentFrance

Notable Practitioners

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  • Christophe Lemaire
    Christophe Lemaire

    Christophe Lemaire

    Christophe Lemaire is well regarded for his knowledge of dawn raid investigations and merger clearance mandates. He is also often sought out by large French multinationals from the energy and transport industries to assist with state aid issues.

    Christophe Lemaire est réputé pour sa connaissance des enquêtes antitrust et des mandats d’autorisation de concentrations. Il est souvent sollicité par de grandes multinationales françaises des secteurs de l’énergie et des transports pour les aider sur des dossiers d’aides d’État.

    • Christophe Lemaire provides legal excellence, responsiveness, availability, sector knowledge and a strategic approach.

      Competition/European Law respondentFrance

    • Christophe Lemaire is really on top of the details of the case. He knows a lot about the context which is very useful.

      Competition/European Law respondentFrance

    • Christophe Lemaire combines all the professional, strategic and human qualities that have led us to use his services for years, and we have always been satisfied year after year.

      Competition/European Law respondentFrance

    • We particularly appreciated his in-depth understanding of the legal issues, as well as his availability and responsiveness. He was able to respond effectively and adapt flexibly to our schedule.

      Competition/European Law respondentFrance

    • Christophe Lemaire is the most dedicated lawyer. He delivers seamlessly, in every circumstance, with an impressive business-oriented approach. It is a luxury to have him on board.

      Competition/European Law respondentFrance
    • Christophe Lemaire maîtrise parfaitement les détails de l'affaire. Il connaît très bien le contexte, ce qui est très utile.
      Competition/European Law respondentFrance

    • Christophe Lemaire réunit toutes les qualités professionnelles, stratégiques et humaines qui nous ont amenés à faire appel à ses services pendant des années, et nous en avons toujours été satisfaits.

      Competition/European Law respondentFrance

    • Christophe Lemaire offre l'excellence juridique, la réactivité, la disponibilité, la connaissance du secteur et une approche stratégique.

      Competition/European Law respondentFrance
    • Nous avons particulièrement apprécié sa connaissance approfondie des questions juridiques, ainsi que sa disponibilité et sa réactivité. Il a su répondre efficacement et s'adapter avec souplesse à notre emploi du temps.
      Competition/European Law respondentFrance
    • Christophe Lemaire est un avocat extrêmement dévoué. Il excelle en toutes circonstances, faisant preuve d'une remarquable approche pragmatique. C'est un atout précieux de pouvoir compter sur lui.
      Competition/European Law respondentFrance
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