Competition/European Law
Europe Guide 2024 : France
Band 4
Contact number
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Hogan Lovells is particularly active in assisting domestic and international clients with merger control filings and related proceedings at the EU level. The law firm regularly acts on contentious matters involving antitrust investigations, providing support in unfair competition mandates. It represents clients from the transport, private equity, energy and TMT sectors.
Work Highlights
- Hogan Lovells represented Aleda in merger clearance proceedings before the FCA in relation to its EUR23 million acquisition by Française des Jeux.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The quality of the work shows the ability to handle complex matters."
"We were extremely happy with the outcome and advice provided."
"It is perfectly justified to turn to the team for complex transactions which require a high level of expertise and responsiveness."
"The quality of the work shows the ability to handle complex matters."
"We were extremely happy with the outcome and advice provided."
"It is perfectly justified to turn to the team for complex transactions which require a high level of expertise and responsiveness."
Notable Practitioners
Moving up in the rankings is Eric Paroche, who frequently handles merger control filings before the FCA for high-profile domestic and international corporate clients, as well as private equity firms. He is also well versed in antitrust investigations and disputes concerning anti-competitive practices.
"Eric Paroche is available, a creative force and good at listening to the client's problems."
"Eric Paroche was very responsive and quite down to earth in his advice."
"Eric Paroche is very experienced and he is always able to take a step back and see the global picture to find the best solutions. He provides strategic advice that is really tailored to our needs."
"Eric Paroche, who tackles matters with a clear understanding of the issues while bringing original and very effective solutions, has a strategic vision."
"Eric Paroche is a nice and easygoing partner."