Olivier Billard
Europe Guide 2024
Band 1 : Competition/European Law
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About
Provided by Olivier Billard
Practice Areas
Olivier Billard, Partner, is a member of the Competition and EU Law team.
He represents French and international companies before French and European regulatory authorities and courts, with a particular focus on merger control, state aid, antitrust litigation (cartels, abuse of dominant position) and private damages claims.
His experience spans a wide variety of sectors, including retail, financial services, energy, transport, heavy industries, pharmaceuticals, food, consumer goods, electronics, luxury goods, sport, media and entertainment.
He also has recognized expertise in distribution networks, in particular selective distribution of luxury and high-tech products.
Industry Sector Expertise
Competition & EU Law
Languages Spoken
French, English
Chambers Review
Europe
Olivier Billard is one of the foremost specialists in merger control filings in the market, frequently representing major national and multinational clients. He also acts on state aid notifications and antitrust proceedings, with particular experience in cartel investigations.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"I really like Olivier Billard - he is straight to the point, very clear in his advice and really gives you his opinion on what you should do. He is clearly one of the big names in Paris."
"I think he is a rainmaker with a very business-oriented and pragmatic approach."
"He brought in the right level of seniority, knowledge and experience. It was helpful to have him in the negotiations with the authorities."
"I really like Olivier Billard - he is straight to the point, very clear in his advice and really gives you his opinion on what you should do. He is clearly one of the big names in Paris."
"I think he is a rainmaker with a very business-oriented and pragmatic approach."
"He brought in the right level of seniority, knowledge and experience. It was helpful to have him in the negotiations with the authorities."
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