Competition/European Law
Europe Guide 2024 : France
Band 2
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Provided by De Pardieu Brocas Maffei
Our Department goes on handling high-profile cases, notably in Antitrust litigation (it is presently involved into some of the largest and most important cases presently examined by the French Competition Authority (“FCA”) or the EU Commission) and in Merger Control (with four recent major transactions including remedies over the past six months).
De Pardieu Brocas Maffei, which is a French leading and independent business law firm, therefore continues to be extremely busy and considered as offering one of the most recognized and active Parisian antitrust department. The appointment of 2 new partners fully dedicated to Competition law confirms this outstanding trend.
Our expertise covers the main following sectors: Banking, Online services, Luxury products / cosmetics and fragrances, Transport, Insurance, Energy/Oil, Pharmaceutical industry, Healthcare, Retail distributors, Agribusiness, Industry and Leisure / Real Estate, etc.
Drawing on their cross-disciplinary skills in Distribution law, Public law and Litigation, the EU Competition & Litigation teams is also very active in Private enforcement cases, innovative State Aid matters (2nd EU decision obtained for “Important Project of Common European Interests – IPCEI”) and regulated professions (public French notaries, etc.).
Chambers Review
De Pardieu Brocas Maffei has a reputable team with solid expertise in dispute resolution regarding anti-competitive practices, including significant follow-on damages claims, as well as in investigations led by competition authorities into possible cartels or abuses of dominance. The lawyers also assist with merger control notifications. The law firm is active in a broad range of industry sectors, including TMT, transport and retail.
Work Highlights
- De Pardieu Brocas Maffei acted for MAN Truck on private enforcement actions before French courts in connection with the trucks cartel.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"De Pardieu Brocas Maffei have a very smart and operational approach, with good knowledge of the functioning of authorities."
"The problems are identified very well and very quickly."
"De Pardieu Brocas Maffei always advise you in a pragmatic and reactive way and deliver excellent service."
"The availability of the teams and the responsiveness are very appreciated."
"We are always very happy with the services offered."
"De Pardieu Brocas Maffei have a very smart and operational approach, with good knowledge of the functioning of authorities."
"The problems are identified very well and very quickly."
"De Pardieu Brocas Maffei always advise you in a pragmatic and reactive way and deliver excellent service."
"The availability of the teams and the responsiveness are very appreciated."
"We are always very happy with the services offered."
Notable Practitioners
Philippe Guibert is highly esteemed for handling a wide range of contentious antitrust matters, including abuses of dominant position and cartel proceedings, as well as assisting with leniency applications and high-profile follow-on damages claims. He also assists clients with merger control notifications.
"We have a great relationship with Philippe Guibert and he has a good understanding of business specificities."
"Philippe Guibert knows how to explain complex issues simply and is really business-oriented. He is extremely brilliant in the courts."
"Philippe Guibert is very experienced."
Ranked Lawyers at
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Members
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Clients
Provided by De Pardieu Brocas Maffei
Allianz Group
Altarea
Altarea-Cogedim
Altice Telecom
Arcelor Mittal
Arkema
Axa
Axereal
Cic-Credit Mutuel
Cnp Assurances
Credit Agricole
Essilor Luxottica
Group Bell Ag / Group Coop
Groupe Bernard Hayot (Gbh)
Groupe Derichebourg
Groupe Rubis (Oil)
Groupe Soufflet
Malakoff Mederic
Quadient Neopost
Ratp
Siemens Health Care
Sncf
Societe Generale
Sonepar
Terrena
Vinci Group
Volkswagen / Man / Traton Trucks
Industries
Provided by De Pardieu Brocas Maffei
Agribusiness
Banking
Energy/Oil
Healthcare
Industry and Leisure
Insurance
Luxury products / cosmetics and fragrances
Online services
Pharmaceutical industry
Real Estate
Retail distributors
Transport