Competition/European Law
Europe Guide 2024 : France
Band 4
Contact number
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Herbert Smith Freehills covers contentious, transactional and advisory mandates. The law firm collaborates with the firm's energy, corporate and tax departments to advise on merger control mandates. In addition, it handles antitrust matters before the FCA. The team attracts a variety of both French and international clients operating in diverse industries, including telecoms and banking.
Work Highlights
- Herbert Smith Freehills acted for Cellnex Telecom on the merger clearance proceedings in relation to its acquisition of Hivory.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The matters we are dealing with are, by their nature, extremely complex and sophisticated. The advice we have been provided with has been excellent, from both a technical and a practical side."
"Our requirements do need a highly responsive team with excellent knowledge of the subject matter. There has never been a problem with this."
"It is important to highlight Herbert Smith Freehills' antitrust team because they have done an excellent job."
"The team values the relationship so we stick with it."
"The matters we are dealing with are, by their nature, extremely complex and sophisticated. The advice we have been provided with has been excellent, from both a technical and a practical side."
"Our requirements do need a highly responsive team with excellent knowledge of the subject matter. There has never been a problem with this."
"It is important to highlight Herbert Smith Freehills' antitrust team because they have done an excellent job."
"The team values the relationship so we stick with it."
Notable Practitioners
Sergio Sorinas is active in merger filings, antitrust investigations and appeals against FCA fines and decisions. He acts for French and international clients, notably those specialising in the finance, telecoms and energy sectors.
"Sergio Sorinas is really a key partner for us. He is extremely available - I can always call him and he will be there."
"Sergio Sorinas is a clear expert in competition law. He always provides very valuable and practical advice in a timely fashion. He is very responsive and able to explain extremely complex issues in a clear and understandable way and to propose positive solutions."
"He is consistent, dedicated and has put time into learning about our business, which is appreciated, and he has been delivering good results. There are sometimes obscure areas of law and he goes out and does novel thinking."
"He has strong analytical skills and sound judgement."
"Sergio Sorinas is an excellent lawyer who is very smart and dedicated to his clients."