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Competition/European Law - France
4
Band 4
What the team is known for

Herbert Smith Freehills covers contentious, transactional and advisory mandates. The law firm collaborates with the firm's energy, corporate and tax departments to advise on merger control mandates. In addition, it handles antitrust matters before the FCA. The team attracts a variety of both French and international clients operating in diverse industries, including telecoms and banking.

Work Highlights

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  • Herbert Smith Freehills acted for Cellnex Telecom on the merger clearance proceedings in relation to its acquisition of Hivory.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Sergio Sorinas
3
Band 3

Sergio Sorinas is active in merger filings, antitrust investigations and appeals against FCA fines and decisions. He acts for French and international clients, notably those specialising in the finance, telecoms and energy sectors.

"Sergio Sorinas is really a key partner for us. He is extremely available - I can always call him and he will be there."

"Sergio Sorinas is a clear expert in competition law. He always provides very valuable and practical advice in a timely fashion. He is very responsive and able to explain extremely complex issues in a clear and understandable way and to propose positive solutions."

"He is consistent, dedicated and has put time into learning about our business, which is appreciated, and he has been delivering good results. There are sometimes obscure areas of law and he goes out and does novel thinking."

"He has strong analytical skills and sound judgement."

"Sergio Sorinas is an excellent lawyer who is very smart and dedicated to his clients."

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Sergio Sorinas
3
Band 3