LAWYER PROFILE

Eric Barbier de La Serre

France 2026

Jones Day

Ranked in 1 practice area

Competition/European Law

France

15 years ranked

About

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Career

Eric Barbier de La Serre has more than 25 years of experience in European and French competition law. He has handled antitrust and State aid cases involving the telecommunications, electronic components, media, financial services, and energy sectors. Eric has been involved in settlement, commitment, interim relief, and sanctions proceedings before the European Commission and the French Competition Authority. He also has very extensive litigation experience before the EU courts and regularly advises on other aspects of EU law such as free movement of goods and services. Eric teaches EU competition law at the Institut d'Etudes Politiques de Paris.

Chambers Review

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Chambers France

Competition/European Law - France

Band 3

Individual Editorial

Eric Barbier de La Serre assists clients with merger control and cartel investigations. He is also well placed to represent clients in proceedings before the EC. He is a favourite among clients in the energy, telecoms and banking sectors.

Editorial individuel

Eric Barbier de La Serre assiste ses clients dans de contrôles de concentrations, de mandats d’aides d’État et d’enquêtes antitrust. Il est également bien placé pour représenter les clients dans les procédures devant la CE. Il est l’un des avocats favoris des clients des secteurs de l’énergie, des télécoms et de la banque.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

He always provides excellent advice to clients on competition law risks while also being very attentive to other issues to ensure the right balance is made.
Competition/European LawChambers France
Eric Barbier de La Serre is very reactive and takes on very complex cases efficiently, he stands out because of his qualities. It is very enjoyable to work with him.
Competition/European LawChambers France
His listening skills, his availability, his expertise and his understanding of the political and operational issues of the company make him a very reliable adviser.
Competition/European LawChambers France
Eric Barbier de La Serre has perfect mastery, and an excellent capacity for analysis and anticipation of issues.
Competition/European LawChambers France
It is very easy to work with Eric Barbier de La Serre, because he is open-minded and knowledgeable. He has good experience at national and international level.
Competition/European LawChambers France
Ses capacités d'écoute, sa disponibilité, son expertise et sa compréhension des enjeux politiques et opérationnels de l'entreprise font de lui un conseiller très fiable.
Competition/European LawChambers France