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Freshfields

Competition/European Law

France Guide 2026 : France


Freshfields

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Competition/European Law - France

Band 2

Band 2


What the Team is Known For

Freshfields is active in significant merger control matters at national and European levels. The law firm boasts a fine competition litigation practice, including representing clients in abuse of dominance investigations and follow-on damages actions before the French courts. The team displays particular expertise acting for clients in the retail, energy and technology spaces. Clients benefit from the firm's ability to co-ordinate with its other offices on cross-border mandates.

À propos de l’équipe

Freshfields est actif sur de dossiers importants de contrôle des concentrations aux niveaux national et européen. Le cabinet dispose d’une excellente pratique en matière de contentieux de la concurrence, notamment dans la représentation de clients dans des enquêtes sur l’abus de position dominante et d’actions en dommages devant les tribunaux français. L’équipe fait preuve d’une expertise particulière dans les domaines du commerce, de l’énergie et de la technologie. De plus, l’équipe assiste en matière d’aides d’État.

Work Highlights

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  • Freshfields advised JD Sports on its acquisition of Groupe Courir.

  • Freshfields a conseillé JD Sports lors de son acquisition du Groupe Courir.

Strengths

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  • We have been very happy with Freshfields' work, the firm has super efficient and committed people.

    Competition/European Law respondentFrance
  • The team has the ability to give pragmatic advice and to take a clear position on the level of risk.

    Competition/European Law respondentFrance
  • Freshfields has a very good competition practice.

    Competition/European Law respondentFrance
  • I appreciate the team's availability, clarity in communication and writing, understanding of the client's strategy, as well as flexibility in adapting the tasks to the client's needs.

    Competition/European Law respondentFrance
  • The firm provides excellent technical expertise in its field of competence allowing it to find pragmatic and business-oriented solutions.

    Competition/European Law respondentFrance
  • L'équipe est capable de donner des conseils pragmatiques et de prendre une position claire sur le niveau de risque.
    Competition/European Law respondentFrance

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 2Jérôme Philippe
    Band 2Jérôme Philippe

    Jérôme Philippe

    Jérôme Philippe assists with FCA investigations, as well as advising on appeals against fines and follow-on damages cases. Additionally he is very active in merger clearance mandates. He counts major household names among his client list, including those acting in the technology, pharmaceutical and retail fields.

    Jérôme Philippe intervient dans des enquêtes de la FCA, ainsi que dans le cadre des recours contre les amendes et des dommages. De plus, il est très actif dans le domaine de l’autorisation des concentrations et des mandats d’aides d’État. Il compte parmi ses clients de grands noms, notamment dans les domaines de la technologie, pharmaceutique et du commerce.

    • Jérôme Philippe really has a solid understanding of the substantive topics. He is technically very good and on top of everything.

      Competition/European Law respondentFrance
    • Jérôme Philippe is very responsive and hugely knowledgeable.

      Competition/European Law respondentFrance
    • Jérôme Philippe est très réactif et extrêmement compétent.

      Competition/European Law respondentFrance
    • Jérôme Philippe possède une excellente compréhension des sujets abordés. Il est techniquement très compétent et maîtrise parfaitement la situation.

      Competition/European Law respondentFrance
  • Up and ComingCharlotte Colin-Dubuisson
    Up and ComingCharlotte Colin-Dubuisson

    Charlotte Colin-Dubuisson

    Charlotte Colin-Dubuisson offers clients her expertise in handling behavioural and sectors investigations and merger clearance mandates before the FCA, particularly for high profile technology sector clients.

    Charlotte Colin-Dubuisson offre à ses clients de l'expertise dans le traitement des enquêtes sur les ententes et des mandats d’autorisation de concentrations devant la FCA, en particulier pour des clients de premier plan du secteur technologique.

    • She is always sharp, respectful of deadlines, very pragmatic and she knows how to find solutions.

      Competition/European Law respondentFrance
    • Her mastery of the subject, combined with legal rigour, were decisive in advancing our projects. Her detailed analysis and ability to anticipate risks greatly strengthened our position.

      Competition/European Law respondentFrance
    • I'm impressed by her ability to provide clear, concise and commercially-focused advice.

      Competition/European Law respondentFrance
    • She has perfect competence, responsiveness and excellent understanding of the issues. She also has very good interpersonal skills which makes working with Charlotte Colin-Dubuisson very easy.

      Competition/European Law respondentFrance
    • Her deep understanding of the legal issues and local regulatory dynamics, combined with a pragmatic approach, ensures that complex legal issues are made comprehensible and actionable.

      Competition/European Law respondentFrance
    • Je suis impressionné par sa capacité à fournir des conseils clairs, concis et axés sur les aspects commerciaux.

      Competition/European Law respondentFrance
    • Sa maîtrise du sujet, alliée à sa rigueur juridique, a été déterminante pour l'avancement de nos projets. Son analyse détaillée et sa capacité à anticiper les risques ont considérablement renforcé notre position.

      Competition/European Law respondentFrance
    • Sa connaissance approfondie des enjeux juridiques et de la dynamique réglementaire locale, associée à une approche pragmatique, permet de rendre les questions juridiques complexes compréhensibles et exploitables.
      Competition/European Law respondentFrance
    • Elle est toujours perspicace, respectueuse des délais, très pragmatique et elle sait trouver des solutions.
      Competition/European Law respondentFrance
    • Elle possède une compétence irréprochable, une grande réactivité et une excellente compréhension des enjeux. De plus, ses excellentes aptitudes relationnelles rendent la collaboration avec Charlotte Colin-Dubuisson très agréable.

      Competition/European Law respondentFrance

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