Competition: EU
Global Guide 2024 : Belgium
Band 5
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Provided by BonelliErede
Check out the BonelliErede website for more information about our EU Law practice:
https://www.belex.com/en/practice/eu-law/
Chambers Review
BonelliErede has a particularly strong reputation in the field of state aid, having won roles in important state aid cases in the energy, transportation and financial services sectors. The law firm is also well placed to assist both notifying parties and interveners with EU merger clearance mandates. The team is especially well-versed in matters that have a significant Italian law component, often working alongside colleagues in Rome, as well as representing Italian clients before EU institutions.
Work Highlights
- BonelliErede advised Crédit Agricole on the merger control filings to the EC related to the reorganisation of financial joint ventures of Stellantis.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"We had very well-analysed answers so we were sure we had proper analysis and that the team understood the topics and markets."
"The team has always responded to questions and provided comments on a very short-notice basis."
"When in need, the lawyers help and you can trust them."
"BonelliErede offers high quality in legal advice and in the analysis of the issues raised."
"We had very well-analysed answers so we were sure we had proper analysis and that the team understood the topics and markets."
"The team has always responded to questions and provided comments on a very short-notice basis."
"When in need, the lawyers help and you can trust them."
"BonelliErede offers high quality in legal advice and in the analysis of the issues raised."
Notable Practitioners
Massimo Merola has a longstanding reputation as one of the top choices for complex state aid matters. He acts for beneficiary companies or their representative bodies on EC state aid investigations, on EGC appeals or on their role in the notification of new state aid measures. Massimo Merola is also central to the firm's wider EU competition practice, assisting clients with merger clearance notifications. He is admitted to practice in Italy and often advises Italian clients on state aid matters before the Italian authorities.
"He is a role model overall because he is an extremely accomplished lawyer and a fantastic person to work with."
"Massimo Merola is an institution. He has a wealth of knowledge."
"Massimo Merola is a real authority on state aid and his opinion is very respected."
"He is an excellent lawyer with a great vision of the client's business and imaginative responses to the issues raised."
"He is one of the best in state aid."