LAWYER PROFILE

Olivier Billard

France 2026

Bredin Prat

Ranked in 1 practice area

Competition/European Law

France

19 years ranked

About

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Practice Areas

Competition & EU Law

Career

Olivier Billard, Partner at Bredin Prat, 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.

Prior to joining Bredin Prat, he had practised for several years at well-known firms in Paris and Brussels.

Chambers Review

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Chambers France

Competition/European Law - France

Band 1

Individual Editorial

Olivier Billard is one of the foremost specialists in antitrust proceedings, with particular experience in price maintenance allegations and appeals against FCA fines. He has further experience in merger control filings.

Editorial individuel

Olivier Billard est l'un des plus grands spécialistes en matière de procédures antitrust, avec une expérience particulière dans les allégations de maintien des prix et les recours contre les amendes de la ACF. Il possède également une expérience en matière de notifications de concentration.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

He is absolutely one of the best lawyers I have ever worked with.
Competition/European LawChambers France
Olivier Billard is an amazing lawyer, he has very good knowledge.
Competition/European LawChambers France
Olivier Billard is very strong in litigation and very responsive. He is one of the best lawyers for competition law.
Competition/European LawChambers France
Olivier Billard est un avocat exceptionnel, il possède de très bonnes connaissances.
Competition/European LawChambers France
Olivier Billard est très compétent en matière de litiges et très réactif. Il est l'un des meilleurs avocats en droit de la concurrence.
Competition/European LawChambers France
Il est sans conteste l'un des meilleurs avocats avec lesquels j'ai jamais travaillé.
Competition/European LawChambers France