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Pierre Zelenko

Pierre Zelenko

France 2026

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Practice Areas

Pierre advises on complex competition issues, including merger control, cartels, vertical restraints, abuses of dominant position, damage claims and State aid. Pierre’s experience spans many industry and business sectors, in particular the, energy, banking and food & beverage sectors.

As a former top civil servant and administrative judge, Pierre has a good understanding of the way regulators (particularly the French Competition Authority) work and enjoys good relationships with them.

Holding a PhD in Economics, Pierre also has in-depth understanding of competition economics.

Pierre worked in the firm’s Brussels office and continues to have in-depth knowledge of the European Commission (EC) as well as longstanding relationships with key DG Comp members to assist clients in their representations in competition matters.

Pierre has advised on the competition issues of many major transactions.

For more information: https://www.linklaters.com/en/find-a-lawyer/pierre-zelenko

Chambers Review

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Chambers France

Competition/European Law - France

Band 1
Band 1

Individual Editorial

Pierre Zelenko is highly regarded for his expertise across a range of competition law matters. He is esteemed for advising clients merger clearances and contentious state aid mandates. He has further experience representing clients in high profile behavioural investigations.

Editorial individuel

Pierre Zelenko est reconnu pour son expertise dans de nombreux domaines du droit de la concurrence. Il est réputé pour ses conseils aux clients en matière d'autorisation de concentrations et de contentieux relatifs aux aides d'État. Il possède également une expérience significative dans la représentation de clients lors d'enquêtes comportementales de grande envergure.

Strengths

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  • Pierre Zelenko has excellent client service skills. He is readily available and has the ability to grasp complex issues.

    Competition/European LawChambers France
  • Pierre Zelenko is absolutely excellent. He is responsive and provides quick and tailored advice in often very complicated competition law matters. I trust both his legal and business judgement.

    Competition/European LawChambers France
  • He is a seasoned and proven veteran with excellent external relationships and legal acumen. He engenders full confidence and trust with lawyers and business alike.

    Competition/European LawChambers France
  • Pierre Zelenko is very intelligent and very good technically. He has good communication skills and can explain the law well.

    Competition/European LawChambers France
  • He demonstrates remarkable intelligence, understands complex issues quickly, is always effective and pragmatic.

    Competition/European LawChambers France
  • Pierre Zelenko est absolument excellent. Il est réactif et fournit des conseils rapides et personnalisés dans des dossiers de droit de la concurrence souvent très complexes. Je fais entièrement confiance à son jugement, tant juridique que commercial.
    Competition/European LawChambers France

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