Competition/European Law

Igor Simic has extensive expertise in handling investigations into alleged anti-competitive practices, often involving potential cartels. He also acts in merger control cases and on the competition law clearance of proposed joint ventures. He leverages his experience to assist large French multinationals in varied sectors such as consumer goods, aerospace and energy.

"Igor Simic is really a great lawyer. He is super dedicated, he pleads very well and he has an extensive network with the authorities. I would rate his expertise highly. In my view, in France he is clearly among the best."

"He tells you clearly what he thinks and the way the matter is going to evolve. He is very hard-working and available."

"Igor Simic's main qualities are his intimate knowledge of and interest in our activities, responsiveness, legal expertise, quality of communication with internal and external stakeholders and extreme rigour. He is a truly remarkable partner."

"Igor Simic provides analysis in record time that is rigorous, clear and pragmatic, helping us to make decisions."

Olivier Billard is one of the foremost specialists in merger control filings in the market, frequently representing major national and multinational clients. He also acts on state aid notifications and antitrust proceedings, with particular experience in cartel investigations.

"I really like Olivier Billard - he is straight to the point, very clear in his advice and really gives you his opinion on what you should do. He is clearly one of the big names in Paris."

"I think he is a rainmaker with a very business-oriented and pragmatic approach."

"He brought in the right level of seniority, knowledge and experience. It was helpful to have him in the negotiations with the authorities."

Marie-Cécile Rameau frequently handles appeals against FCA decisions for major domestic clients, with further activity in FCA investigations into cartels and other anti-competitive practices, as well as defending clients in private damages actions.

"I work with Marie-Cécile Rameau mostly and she has a very sharp mind. She knows the rules and procedural aspects perfectly."

"The topics were not easy to understand and I was surprised to see how quickly Marie-Cécile Rameau understood them and adjusted to every piece of information we gave to her. She absorbed the initial information and then adjusted."

"Her advice was very much on time and when we had questions, she would immediately reply. It was really a great help in a time when there were lots of nerves."

"She is a very hard-working lawyer who is extremely precise, very responsive and liked by the clients."

Yelena Trifounovitch assists high-profile clients with antitrust investigations and merger control filings, including phase II proceedings. She also acts in appeals against FCA decisions.

"She is bright so she understands quickly. She is responsive, available and timely, and she explains things."

"Yelena Trifounovitch is hard-working and has an encyclopedic knowledge of the law."

"She is nice and knows competition law very well. She delivers excellent advice."

"We have always been impressed by her skills."

Pierre Honoré has a strong focus on advising clients on cartel and abuse of dominance investigations by the FCA and EC, as well as representing them in follow-on damages claims. His practice also encapsulates merger clearance mandates.

"He has strong expertise and client relationship skills."

"He is a nice lawyer and knows his practice well."

"Pierre Honoré is simply brilliant."