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Competition/European Law - France
What the Team is Known For
Viguié Schmidt & Associés has a notable practice handling antitrust proceedings and litigation, including private damages claims. The law firm is involved in representing clients in investigations by the competition authorities concerning allegations of anti-competitive agreements, abuses of dominance and cartels. The lawyers are also well placed to assist with investigations by the EC. The team is often sought out by clients operating in the food and drink and pharmaceutical industries.
Strengths
Viguié Schmidt is a very technical firm and shows understanding of our operational issues.
Viguié Schmidt has expertise and a knowledge of our markets.
Viguié Schmidt is very dynamic.
Work Highlights
Viguié Schmidt advised Groupe Madrigall, in a third party capacity, on the acquisition of Lagardère by Vivendi which went before the EC.
Notable practitioners
Iñaki Saint-Esteben has a robust portfolio of corporate clients for whom he handles antitrust proceedings and FCA and EC investigations, including into allegations of abuse of dominance and cartel involvement. Clients also turn to him for assistance with merger clearance filings. He is regularly active in the food and drink and personal care sectors.
Iñaki Saint-Esteben is so efficient.
He is passionate and always listens.
Iñaki is always very responsive, mastering his subjects well and knowing how to find lines of defence outside the beaten track.
Iñaki Saint-Esteben is someone who knows our company very well and is sympathetic, so it is very nice to work with him.