Provided by Laurent Godfroid
Laurent Godfroid is a partner in Gide's "Competition" team in Brussels.
He has recognised expertise in EU and French competition law, including mergers, vertical and horizontal agreements, abuses of dominant positions and state aid, which he has been practising for over 25 years.He also specialises in monitoring Community regulations and the questions of interpretation they may raise, in the context of legislative proposals or existing directives or regulations. In this capacity, he represents his clients before the European Commission, the Court of Justice and the French Competition Authority.
Laurent specialises in several sectors: rail, road and airline transport, agro-chemicals, cloud computing, the internet and pay and free television.
Laurent holds an LL.M. in International Law from the University of Leicester (England) and an LL.M. in Community Law from the College of Europe (Bruges). He is a member of the Brussels and Paris Bars.
Gide Loyrette Nouel partner (since January 1st, 2013)
Associate, Gide Loyrette Nouel Brussels (since 2003)
Associate, Linklaters Paris and Brussels (2001-2003)
Trainee, Cleary Gottlieb (1998-2001)
Provided by Chambers
Laurent Godfroid advises transport and oil and gas companies on the notification of mergers and has experience in complex cases that require the negotiation of significant remedy packages. He has also got notable expertise acting for interveners and complainants in EC investigations in the IT industry.
Provided by Chambers
Laurent is a fantastic person and a well-positioned lawyer. He knows what he's talking about, is hands-on and very detail-oriented.
Laurent Godfroid is a key lawyer in competition law, taking charge of complex and political cases.
Laurent is a fantastic person and a well-positioned lawyer. He knows what he's talking about, is hands-on and very detail-oriented.
Laurent Godfroid is a key lawyer in competition law, taking charge of complex and political cases.