Frédéric de Bure
Europe Guide 2024
Band 3 : Competition/European Law
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+33 (0)1 40 74 68 00Share profile
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About
Provided by Frédéric de Bure
Practice Areas
EU and French competition law, including merger control, cartel investigations, market dominance cases, and related litigation matters.
Career
Joined the firm in 2003 and became counsel in 2012 and partner in 2019. Resident in the Brussels office from 2003 to 2008. Graduated from the Institut d’Etudes Politiques de Paris (IEP) in 1997 and received a master of science in European economics from the London School of Economics in 1999. Received a DEA in business law from the University of Paris (Panthéon-Sorbonne) in 2002.
Professional Memberships
Member of the Paris Bar.
Chambers Review
Europe
Frédéric de Bure regularly deals with FCA investigations into allegations of abuse of dominance in the TMT sector. In addition, he advises clients on merger clearance mandates, cartel investigations and distribution issues.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Frédéric de Bure is very reliable and available and he has a very smart approach to complex cases."
"Frédéric de Bure has been supporting our matters over time with a creative approach and a strong legal background."
"He very quickly understood the issue that we had, not only the legal dimension but also the business stakes. I think he is a smart lawyer who quickly understands the issues. He gives clear advice that is complete and clear when it comes to the recommendations."
"He really knows the business and is very interested in it. He has a pragmatic approach with strong legal reasoning and analytical skills. He is really reactive and pragmatic, and builds a very good relationship with the client."
"His sharp intellect and negotiation skills are extremely valuable assets. His dynamic approach and his deep understanding of legal and business issues distinguish him as one of the most resourceful practitioners I know."
"Frédéric de Bure is very reliable and available and he has a very smart approach to complex cases."
"Frédéric de Bure has been supporting our matters over time with a creative approach and a strong legal background."
"He very quickly understood the issue that we had, not only the legal dimension but also the business stakes. I think he is a smart lawyer who quickly understands the issues. He gives clear advice that is complete and clear when it comes to the recommendations."
"He really knows the business and is very interested in it. He has a pragmatic approach with strong legal reasoning and analytical skills. He is really reactive and pragmatic, and builds a very good relationship with the client."
"His sharp intellect and negotiation skills are extremely valuable assets. His dynamic approach and his deep understanding of legal and business issues distinguish him as one of the most resourceful practitioners I know."
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