About

Provided by Ayache

What we do:

  • First-ranking expertise in competition law
  • Specific focus on antitrust (anticompetitive agreements and abuse of dominant position) both at French and EU levels: advising and representing companies for antitrust investigations, actions before competition authorities for plaintiffs or defendants, antitrust audits, trainings and compliance programs…
  • A recognized expertise in merger control: multi-filing analyses, notifications, representation of third parties challenging notified concentrations…
  • Acting before French courts for claimants or defendants in the framework of actions for damages for anticompetitive practices
  • Assistance for the structuring of distribution networks, negotiation and drafting of distribution agreements (exclusive and selective distribution, franchising, agency…) and negotiation and drafting of commercial agreements (conditions of sale and purchase, supply and purchase agreements, partnerships…)

How:

  • An experienced team specialized in competition law, distribution law and negotiation of commercial contracts
  • A deep knowledge of the applicable procedures and competent authorities
  • A pragmatic approach tailored to each case
  • An expertise recognized by French and international professional guides


Our French and foreign clients:

  • Major groups but also small and medium size companies, listed or non-listed companies
  • Companies active in various sectors (e.g. media, pharmaceuticals, food industry)


Chambers Review

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Competition/European Law - France
What the team is known for

Ayache acts for international companies and smaller domestic businesses on a broad spectrum of French and European competition law matters. The law firm demonstrates particular strength in merger notifications, including acting for third-party interveners. It also offers further experience in cartel cases and distribution compliance matters. The lawyers assist clients from the media, automotive and medtech sectors.

Work Highlights

Provided by Ayache
  • Ayache advised Biolandes Technologies on the notification of its acquisition of Gascogne to the FCA.

Strengths

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Members

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Frédéric Fuchs

Frédéric Fuchs

Head of Department