Competition/European Law

Mayer Brown is noted for handling a range of competition and EU matters, including cartel investigations. The law firm regularly advises clients on merger control filings, as well as distribution mandates. The team additionally assists with challenges to FCA or EC decisions and state aid cases. Mayer Brown's clientele includes companies operating in the retail and infrastructure spaces, as well as those in highly regulated sectors.

"Mayer Brown has been a trusted partner in handling complex matters."

"The team is very responsive and proactive."

Mayer Brown acted for Intermarché in its appeal of the FCA's decision to fine the company for alleged involvement in a price-fixing cartel in the ham and cold meats sector.

Nathalie Jalabert-Doury is noted for her experience in cartel investigations, merger control and distribution mandates. She additionally assists clients with dawn raids, appeals against FCA decisions and state aid issues. Her expertise makes her a favourite for retail companies and clients operating in highly regulated sectors. "Nathalie Jalabert-Doury does a nice job of understanding our business, the strategic rationale for each transaction and the underlying risk dynamics, which helps her provide more fulsome counsel." "She is extremely competent, and everyone who works with her is convinced of her effectiveness." "Nathalie Jalabert-Doury is a great lawyer who is always available and extremely reactive. She knows how to deliver advice and pragmatic recommendations. She is business-oriented in sometimes very tight deadlines."