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Gide Loyrette Nouel

Competition/European Law

France Guide 2026 : France


Gide Loyrette Nouel

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About

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Our team is split between our offices in Europe, Asia and Africa.

For example, we are able to mobilise the resources needed to handle cases involving cartels, abuse of dominant positions, merger control or state aid involving several countries. Where necessary, we also work with leading economists specialising in competition law.​

We support our clients in identifying and managing their risks, applying strategies that comply with competition rules, and defending them before national and European authorities and courts, whatever the sector concerned. ​

Finally, we have long-standing relationships with the French Competition Authority, the Directorate-General for Competition, Consumer Affairs and Fraud Control (DGCCRF) and the institutions of the European Union, in particular the European Commission.

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Competition/European Law - France

Band 2

Band 2


What the Team is Known For

Gide Loyrette Nouel moves up the rankings this year due to its solid experience in contentious matters, often advising clients on cartel and abuse of dominance investigations before the FCA and on litigation before national courts and European institutions, including private enforcement actions. The law firm also covers merger control mandates. The team's solid client base includes household names spanning a range of industry sectors such as energy, technology and agriculture.

À propos de l’équipe

Gide Loyrette Nouel progresse dans le classement cette année grâce à son expérience en matière contentieuse, conseillant souvent des clients dans des enquêtes sur des ententes et d’abus de position dominante devant las FCA et sur des contentieux devant les tribunaux nationaux et les institutions européennes, y compris les procédures indemnitaires privées. Le cabinet intervient également dans les mandats de contrôle des concentrations et les questions de distribution. La clientèle de l’équipe comprend des grands noms de secteurs tels que l’énergie, la technologie et l’agriculture.

Work Highlights

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  • Gide represented Natixis in several follow-on private enforcement actions concerning the meal voucher cartel decision issued by the FCA.

  • Gide a représenté Natixis dans plusieurs actions en justice privées ultérieures concernant la décision de la FCA relative à l'entente sur les titres-repas.

Strengths

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  • Gide has a thorough understanding of our company, its activities, its subsidiaries and our competitors, and this allows Gide to respond quickly to competition law issues.

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  • The team has extensive and precise knowledge of competition law, particularly through interactions with French and European authorities.

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  • The team is very business-oriented, with knowledgeable lawyers who know the business well and are always responsive. The team is respectful of deadlines and has a good mindset to get the job done.

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  • Gide perfectly combines the following: high-level technical expertise, the ability to understand the client's industry, a business-oriented approach and high accessibility.

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  • The team's strengths are quality of work, level of expertise and client care.

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  • Gide possède une connaissance approfondie de notre entreprise, de ses activités, de ses filiales et de nos concurrents, ce qui lui permet de réagir rapidement aux questions de droit de la concurrence.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 3Franck Audran
    Band 3Franck Audran

    Franck Audran

    Franck Audran frequently represents clients in behavioural investigations before the FCA and follow-on damages claims. He also has experience advising on merger control filings.

    Franck Audran représente fréquemment des clients dans des enquêtes comportementales devant la FCA et de réclamations de dommages. Il a également de l’expérience dans le conseil sur les dépôts de contrôle des concentrations.

    • He is extremely pragmatic and responsive.

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    • Frank Audran is adaptable and reassuring; he doesn't leave his role as a lawyer but he puts himself in his client's shoes really well.

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    • Franck Audran is a very pleasant partner. He is terribly efficient while remaining very available.

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    • I like his availability. He is a great business partner who understands our problems.

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    • Franck Audran provides great availability and efficiency on complex subjects.

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    • J’apprécie sa disponibilité. C’est un excellent partenaire commercial qui comprend nos problèmes.

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    • Frank Audran est adaptable et rassurant ; il ne quitte pas son rôle d'avocat, mais il se met vraiment bien à la place de son client.
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    • Franck Audran est un associé très agréable. Il est extrêmement efficace tout en restant très disponible.

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    • Franck Audran fait preuve d'une grande disponibilité et d'une grande efficacité sur des sujets complexes.
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    • Il est extrêmement pragmatique et réactif.

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  • Band 5Emmanuel Reille
    Band 5Emmanuel Reille

    Emmanuel Reille

    Emmanuel Reille is equally adept at merger filings and antitrust investigations. He assists domestic clients with multi-jurisdictional competition law mandates.

    Emmanuel Reille est tout aussi doué pour les dépôts de concentrations que pour les enquêtes antitrust. Il assiste des clients nationaux dans de mandats transfrontalier en droit de la concurrence.

    • Emmanuel Reille quickly grasps the economic and strategic implications of our projects. His advice is pragmatic, focused on finding concrete solutions and perfectly suited to our industry.

      Competition/European Law respondentFrance
    • He has a very good understanding of all the legal and economic aspects of the case.

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    • I appreciate Emmanuel Reille's high technicality and fine analysis of files.

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    • Emmanuel Reille is a very competent, responsive person who has known the company for many years.

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    • Il a une très bonne compréhension de tous les aspects juridiques et économiques de l'affaire.

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    • J’apprécie la grande technicité et la finesse d’analyse d’Emmanuel Reille.

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    • Emmanuel Reille saisit rapidement les implications économiques et stratégiques de nos projets. Ses conseils sont pragmatiques, axés sur la recherche de solutions concrètes et parfaitement adaptés à notre secteur.
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    • Emmanuel Reille est une personne très compétente et réactive qui connaît l'entreprise depuis de nombreuses années.

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  • Band 5Laura Castex
    Band 5Laura Castex

    Laura Castex

    Laura Castex brings experience of assisting clients with a range of antitrust matters, predominantly merger control filings for significant clients. She is also adept at handling follow-on damages proceedings.

    Laura Castex a de l'expérience dans de nombreux types de dossiers d'antitrust, principalement des investissements et des désinvestissements pour des clients importants. Elle est également experte dans la gestion des procédures d’enquête anticoncurrentielle et dans la conception de programmes de conformité.

    • I appreciate Laura Castex's client care, she is professional and knows the case well.

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    • Laura Castex has a keen awareness of business challenges and an ability to integrate client concerns. She offers effective and pragmatic solutions that are reassuring.

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    • She has a thorough understanding of the legal and economic aspects of cases, which allows her to develop high quality legal strategies.

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    • Laura Castex possède une excellente compréhension des enjeux commerciaux et une capacité à intégrer les préoccupations de ses clients. Elle propose des solutions efficaces et pragmatiques qui sont rassurantes.
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    • Elle possède une connaissance approfondie des aspects juridiques et économiques des dossiers, ce qui lui permet d'élaborer des stratégies juridiques de grande qualité.
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    • J’apprécie le service client de Laura Castex, elle est professionnelle et connaît bien le dossier.

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