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Provided by De Pardieu Brocas Maffei

Our Department goes on handling high-profile cases, notably in Antitrust litigation (it is presently involved into some of the largest and most important cases presently examined by the French Competition Authority (“FCA”) or the EU Commission) and in Merger Control (with four recent major transactions including remedies over the past six months).

De Pardieu Brocas Maffei, which is a French leading and independent business law firm, therefore continues to be extremely busy and considered as offering one of the most recognized and active Parisian antitrust department. The appointment of 2 new partners fully dedicated to Competition law confirms this outstanding trend.

Our expertise covers the main following sectors: Banking, Online services, Luxury products / cosmetics and fragrances, Transport, Insurance, Energy/Oil, Pharmaceutical industry, Healthcare, Retail distributors, Agribusiness, Industry and Leisure / Real Estate, etc.

Drawing on their cross-disciplinary skills in Distribution law, Public law and Litigation, the EU Competition & Litigation teams is also very active in Private enforcement cases, innovative State Aid matters (2nd EU decision obtained for “Important Project of Common European Interests – IPCEI”) and regulated professions (public French notaries, etc.).

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Competition/European Law - France

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Band 2

What the Team is Known For

De Pardieu Brocas Maffei has a reputable team with solid expertise in dispute resolution regarding anti-competitive practices, including significant follow-on damages claims, as well as in investigations led by competition authorities into possible cartels or abuses of dominance. The lawyers also assist with merger control notifications. The law firm is active in a broad range of industry sectors, including TMT, transport and retail.

À propos de l’équipe

De Pardieu Brocas Maffei dispose d’une équipe réputée dotée d’une solide expertise dans la résolution de litiges liés à des pratiques anticoncurrentielles, y compris les réclamations de dommages subséquents, ainsi que dans les enquêtes menées par les autorités de la concurrence sur d’éventuels ententes ou abus de position dominante. Les avocats assistent également aux notifications de contrôle des concentrations. Le cabinet est actif dans un large éventail de secteurs, notamment les télécommunications, le transport et le commerce.

Work Highlights

Provided by De Pardieu Brocas Maffei

  • De Pardieu Brocas Maffei represented CMA-CGM in the competition law aspects of its EUR5 billion acquisition of Bolloré.

  • De Pardieu Brocas Maffei a représenté CMA-CGM dans les aspects droit de la concurrence de son acquisition de Bolloré pour 5 milliards d’euros.

Strengths

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De Pardieu Brocas Maffei is very available and takes the time to support us.

Competition/European Law respondent
France

De Pardieu Brocas Maffei is very experienced and always on top of the case.

Competition/European Law respondent
France

De Pardieu Brocas Maffei has a huge experience both in merger control and antitrust litigation.

Competition/European Law respondent
France

Not only does De Pardieu Brocas Maffei have expertise, but also provides high-level tips. We have a very smooth relationship; it is my preferred firm.

Competition/European Law respondent
France

De Pardieu Brocas Maffei's team combines in-depth technical expertise and a mastery of legal issues that allow it to approach cases with demanding issues with efficiency and precision.

Competition/European Law respondent
France

De Pardieu Brocas Maffei dispose non seulement d’une expertise, mais fournit également des conseils de haut niveau. Nous avons une relation très fluide; C’est mon cabinet de prédilection.

Competition/European Law respondent
France

De Pardieu Brocas Maffei dispose d’une grande expérience tant en matière de contrôle des concentrations qu’en contentieux d'antitrust.

Competition/European Law respondent
France

L’équipe réunit une expertise technique approfondie et une maîtrise des problématiques juridiques qui lui permettent d’aborder des dossiers exigeants avec efficacité et précision.

Competition/European Law respondent
France

De Pardieu Brocas Maffei est très expérimenté et couvre tous les aspects du dossier.

Competition/European Law respondent
France

De Pardieu Brocas Maffei est très disponible et prend le temps de nous soutenir.

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Notable Practitioners

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Philippe Guibert
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Philippe Guibert
Head of Competition/European Law
1
Band 1

Philippe Guibert is highly esteemed for handling a wide range of contentious antitrust matters, including abuses of dominant position and cartel proceedings, as well as assisting with leniency applications and high-profile follow-on damages claims. He also assists clients with merger control notifications.

Philippe Guibert has access to a lot of key players. He has great interpersonal skills and is always nice, even under pressure.

Philippe Guibert is an excellent lawyer.

Philippe Guibert has excellent skills.

Philippe Guibert's expertise, as well as his commercial and strategic awareness, is second to none.

Philippe Guibert est très apprécié pour avoir traité de nombreux types de dossiers contentieux d'antitrust, y compris les abus de position dominante et les procédures d’ententes, ainsi que pour son assistance dans de demandes de clémence et de réclamations de dommages très médiatisées. Il assiste également les clients dans des notifications de contrôle des concentrations.

Philippe Guibert est un excellent avocat.

Philippe Guibert possède d’excellentes compétences.

L’expertise de Philippe Guibert, ainsi que son sens commercial et stratégique, sont inégalées.

Philippe Guibert a accès à de nombreux acteurs principaux. Il a un grand sens du relationnel et est toujours gentil, même sous pression.

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Alexandre Eberhardt
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Alexandre Eberhardt
U
Up and Coming

Alexandre Eberhardt enters the rankings this year following strong market support and evidence of sophisticated work. He offers notable experience in merger clearance filings before the FCA and EC, as well as a strong ability to advise on internal investigations and competition law compliance in the technology sector.

He is bilingual, which helps as we deal with different jurisdictions.

With Alexandre Eberhardt, complex or non-complex problems are quickly identified and a solution is proposed. We had quality exchanges and he has a clear commercial awareness.

Alexandre Eberhardt possesses good legal strategy and is very nice to work with.

Alexandre Eberhardt is very available, a good listener and understands the context.

Alexandre Eberhardt's unfailing competence has made it possible to achieve excellence on all the assigned objectives.

Alexandre Eberhardt entre dans le classement cette année grâce à un fort soutien du marché et du travail sophistiqué. Il possède de l'xpérience dans les dépôts d’autorisations de concentrations devant la FCA et la CE, ainsi qu’une forte capacité à conseiller sur les enquêtes internes et la conformité au droit de la concurrence dans le secteur de la technologie.

Alexandre Eberhardt est très disponible, à l’écoute et comprend le contexte.

La compétence sans faille d’Alexandre Eberhardt a permis d’atteindre l’excellence sur tous nos objectifs.

Alexandre Eberhardt possède une bonne stratégie juridique et c’est très agréable de travailler avec lui.

Il est bilingue, ce qui est utile dans nos relations avec différentes administrations.

Avec Alexandre, des problèmes complexes ou non complexes sont rapidement identifiés et une solution est proposée. Nous avons eu des échanges de qualité et il a un sens commercial évident.

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Laetitia Gavoty
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Laetitia Gavoty
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Up and Coming

Laetitia enters the rankings this year following strong market support and evidence of sophisticated work. Laetitia possesses experience in behavioural investigations, including representing leniency applicants in high-profile cartel investigations.

Laetitia Gavoty is a very good practitioner: strong and solid.

Laetitia has been an absolute pleasure to work with. She is smart, sharp, quick and great with communication.

For us, Laetitia Gavoty is a trusted partner.

Laetitia Gavoty is an incredible lawyer.

Laetitia entre dans le classement cette année grâce à un fort soutien du marché et du travail sophistiqué. Laetitia possède de l’expérience dans les enquêtes comportementales, notamment la représentation de demandeurs de clémence dans des enquêtes sur des ententes très médiatisées.

Ce fut un plaisir absolu de travailler avec Laetitia. Elle est intelligente, pointue, rapide et excellente en communication.

Laetitia Gavoty est une avocate incroyable.

Pour nous, Laetitia Gavoty est une associée de confiance.

Laetitia Gavoty est une très bonne avocate: forte et solide.

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Ranked Lawyers at
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Philippe Guibert
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Philippe Guibert
Head of Competition/European Law
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Band 1
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Alexandre Eberhardt
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Alexandre Eberhardt
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Up and Coming
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Laetitia Gavoty
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Laetitia Gavoty
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Up and Coming
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Members

Provided by De Pardieu Brocas Maffei

Alexandre Eberhardt

Laëtitia Gavoty

Philippe Guibert

Philippe Guibert

Head of Department

Sofia El Hariri

Clients

Provided by De Pardieu Brocas Maffei

Allianz Group

Altarea

Altarea-Cogedim

Altice Telecom

Arcelor Mittal

Arkema

Axa

Axereal

Cic-Credit Mutuel

Cnp Assurances

Credit Agricole

Essilor Luxottica

Group Bell Ag / Group Coop

Groupe Bernard Hayot (Gbh)

Groupe Derichebourg

Groupe Rubis (Oil)

Groupe Soufflet

Malakoff Mederic

Quadient Neopost

Ratp

Siemens Health Care

Sncf

Societe Generale

Sonepar

Terrena

Vinci Group

Volkswagen / Man / Traton Trucks

Industries

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Agribusiness

Banking

Energy/Oil

Healthcare

Industry and Leisure

Insurance

Luxury products / cosmetics and fragrances

Online services

Pharmaceutical industry

Real Estate

Retail distributors

Transport