Competition/European Law
Europe Guide 2024 : France
Band 2
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Provided by BDGS Associés
BDGS Associés’s Competition and Regulatory team is among the most experienced on the French market. With 9 full-time competition specialists (4 partners and 5 associates), the team has built up a highly recognised expertise encompassing advice and litigation in competition and economic regulatory laws:
Merger control
- notification procedures before the European Commission and the French Competition Authority, as well as multi-jurisdictional coordination of foreign filings
- representation of interested third parties in the context of merger reviews before competition authorities
Antitrust
- antitrust investigations (leniency, defence)
- abuse of dominant position proceedings
- follow-on damages claims
State aid
Advising companies and public authorities before the European Commission and/or the European courts on some of the largest State aid matters in recent years.
Distribution
Advising companies on the creation and management of distribution networks, as well as on contractual issues.
Competition and economic regulatory litigation
Representation of clients in competition and economic regulatory cases before the European and French courts (direct actions, appeals, etc.).
Chambers Review
BDGS Associés is a boutique firm known for its strong track record in high-end merger control instructions, with further experience in state aid issues and litigation at a European level. The law firm offers advice on dawn raids and related cartel and anti-competitive behaviour investigations. Its varied client base includes retailers, financial institutions and TMT, manufacturing, transport and energy sector companies.
Work Highlights
- BDGS Associés advised Alliance de la Presse d'Information Générale on abuse of dominance proceedings against Google before the FCA.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"BDGS Associés immediately grasped the legal and political complexity of the case and were able to bring informed and relevant advice."
"The lawyers who assisted us were excellent in their knowledge of the field and were able to explain very clearly complex issues to outside partners with the end goal in mind."
"I have been impressed because the lawyers have extreme skill. I found them very serious and they have a friendly spirit."
"BDGS Associés are excellent in the content, pragmatic in the advice provided and agile in their way of functioning. They demonstrate very good responsiveness in often very short timelines."
"The firm has the resources and skills to handle very complicated cases."
"BDGS Associés immediately grasped the legal and political complexity of the case and were able to bring informed and relevant advice."
"The lawyers who assisted us were excellent in their knowledge of the field and were able to explain very clearly complex issues to outside partners with the end goal in mind."
"I have been impressed because the lawyers have extreme skill. I found them very serious and they have a friendly spirit."
"BDGS Associés are excellent in the content, pragmatic in the advice provided and agile in their way of functioning. They demonstrate very good responsiveness in often very short timelines."
"The firm has the resources and skills to handle very complicated cases."
Notable Practitioners
Antoine Gosset-Grainville is recognised for his experience in handling merger control, state aid mandates and litigation proceedings. He regularly represents clients in cartel and anti-competitive investigations launched by the FCA.
"Antoine Gosset-Grainville has huge experience and knowledge."
"He not only understands the technical part of your case but can integrate the political and global importance into it."
"Antoine Gosset-Grainville is a highly skilled and experienced counsel who listens to clients' needs."
Maria Trabucchi is a top-ranked lawyer who frequently handles high-value merger control mandates. In addition, she leverages her experience to advise on abuse of dominance investigations launched by the FCA, as well as assisting clients with leniency applications. She is a favourite among clients in the TMT and food sectors.
"It is easy to work with her. She gives clear and pragmatic advice and she stays calm, which is appreciated."
"I found her extremely convincing and very calm but, at the same time, very punchy in the case she was making. I knew she was good but was positively surprised at how effective she was as a public speaker."
"Maria Trabucchi is a best-in-class lawyer. She is a pure diamond with her expertise, knowledge, experience, pragmatism and client-dedicated relationships."
"You can trust and rely on her."
"Maria Trabucchi does very outstanding work."
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