Competition/European Law
Europe Guide 2024 : France
Band 3
About
Provided by Baker McKenzie
Baker McKenzie's Paris office has a renowned Competition practice that boasts a wide and varied capability. We advise our clients on competition, distribution and consumer law in France and throughout Europe. Our legal assistance encompasses merger notifications, competition investigations and litigation before national and European authorities and courts. The team in Paris covers the full spectrum of work across competition law: cartel work, merger control, advice and litigation, competition compliance and follow on actions.
Baker McKenzie's team in Paris provides clients with proactive and effective assistance in dealing with the procedural aspects of dawn raids, in which the team has unparalleled experience. Baker McKenzie is now constantly involved in first-rank strategic cases of competition law and assists blue chip clients in almost all sectors of the economy.
Our cross border capability is a huge asset. We believe the breadth and depth of our practice allows us to work alongside clients cost effectively to identify risks and key issues early and present a considered global insight and a consistency of approach across multiple jurisdictions. Our Paris team has shown a steady and continuous growth, counselling clients from very diversified industry sectors and particularly the agribusiness. The quantity, quality and visibility of our Competition matters have significantly evolved, with a notable acceleration over the past years.
Chambers Review
Baker McKenzie has experience in investigations before the FCA concerning allegations of abuse of dominance and cartel involvement, as well as other alleged anti-competitive agreements. It assists clients with initial dawn raids and subsequent follow-on damages proceedings. The law firm is also active on merger control matters. The law firm acts for a number of clients in the food, pharmaceutical and manufacturing sectors, who benefit from the firm's significant global reach.
Work Highlights
- Baker McKenzie advised Wonderbox on the merger control aspects of its acquisition of Smartbox.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Baker McKenzie is assisting us with one of the most complex files that our company is dealing with, and the team manages to always present clear and strong arguments in our defence."
"The team is always available and eager to provide answers in all their complexity and as soon as possible."
"Baker McKenzie is extremely good at competition law. The team knows the subject extremely well and has a lot of experience."
"The team are very reactive and available. The advice and documentation they produce is very qualitative and pragmatic."
"We chose the firm for their commercial vision, technical skills and effectiveness."
"Baker McKenzie is assisting us with one of the most complex files that our company is dealing with, and the team manages to always present clear and strong arguments in our defence."
"The team is always available and eager to provide answers in all their complexity and as soon as possible."
"Baker McKenzie is extremely good at competition law. The team knows the subject extremely well and has a lot of experience."
"The team are very reactive and available. The advice and documentation they produce is very qualitative and pragmatic."
"We chose the firm for their commercial vision, technical skills and effectiveness."
Notable Practitioners
Léna Sersiron is highly sought after for her expertise in handling FCA investigations, including representing clients in cartel matters and follow-on damages claims. In addition, she assists with merger control cases and distribution compliance.
"Léna Sersiron is an excellent lawyer who, on top of deep knowledge of competition law, is also attentive to broader matters that may impact a company."
"Léna Sersiron is an accomplished lawyer who knows how to create a bond of trust that facilitates discussions and decision-making. She is very technical and knows how to modify her register to adapt to situations and interlocutors."
"She is very available, approachable and reactive. And of course, she has all the technical aspects, she is very knowledgeable and she has a lot of experience."
"She has a good presence in the courtroom."
"Léna Sersiron has strong legal expertise and provides high-quality services. She works in tight partnership with her clients, is very involved in the matters she handles, has an excellent understanding of the business and provides pragmatic advice. Her outstanding determination is a valuable asset in litigation matters."
Ranked Lawyers at
Baker McKenzie
France
Clients
Provided by Baker McKenzie
LVMH
Demeco
Embracer Wonderbox
SWAROVSKI
TDF
Trivium
Vinci
Industries
Provided by Baker McKenzie
CG&R
TMT
agribusiness
energy
finalcial services
food
healthcare
video games