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Competition/European Law - France

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What the Team is Known For

Linklaters has an excellent team with notable expertise in complex investigations into allegations of cartel involvement, vertical restraints and abuse of dominance, as well as representing clients in follow-on damages claims. The law firm stands out for its strong track record in multi-jurisdictional merger control matters. The lawyers represent a diverse clientele of major French companies and global giants, acting for clients in the banking, transport, energy, food and retail sectors.

Work Highlights

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  • Linklaters advised BNP Paribas Cardif on the acquisition of BBC Vita, which incurred landmark Foreign Subsidies Regulations filings before the European Commission.

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Notable Practitioners

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Anne Wachsmann
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Anne Wachsmann
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Anne Wachsmann is a favourite choice of counsel among multinational and local corporates for advice on merger control. She also has impressive experience across the life-cycle of behavioural mandates, representing clients in dawn raids, investigations and follow-on damages claims.

Anne Wachsmann's practical and academic knowledge forms the foundation of high-quality advice that allows us to make decisions with confidence and full legal security.

Anne Wachsmann has good expertise and an excellent network.

Anne Wachsmann is highly experienced and approachable and provides the necessary advice.

Anne Wachsmann provides a relevant understanding of the issues in her sector to members of our organisation who are not familiar with European competition law.

Pierre Zelenko
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Pierre Zelenko
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Pierre Zelenko is highly regarded for his expertise across a range of competition law matters. He is esteemed for advising clients on Phase I and II merger clearances. He has further experience representing clients in high-profile behavioural investigations.

Pierre Zelenko is pragmatic and very effective. He is one of the best lawyers I've worked with recently.

He is a very good lawyer, who is very smart and handles complex work.

We consider Pierre Zelenko as our go-to for any legal topic. He is very proactive and can provide fit-for-purpose support that combines the legal perspective with best practice.

Pierre Zelenko is very nice to work with. He is highly competent and business and client-oriented. He is very easy to reach and pragmatic.

Pierre Zelenko is very rational and extremely clear, which is reassuring for me.

Thomas Elkins
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Thomas Elkins
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Thomas Elkins handles a range of merger control work and investigations into allegations of anti-competitive practices. He is particularly active for clients from the financial services and technology sectors. He also has experience assisting clients with the competition law aspects of employment agreements and the Foreign Subsidies Regulation.

Thomas Elkins is really like a business partner to us, in trying to achieve a goal.

It is always a real pleasure to work with Thomas Elkins, who quickly understands the issues and constraints related to complex files.

Thomas Elkins is very efficient and has a good understanding of our expectations. He knows how to simplify our life without burdensome administrative aspects.

Thomas Elkins is very proactive and provides work of a very high quality, including on complex technical subjects.

Thomas Elkins is amazing. He is a top-notch lawyer, who is very responsive.

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Anne Wachsmann
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Anne Wachsmann
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Pierre Zelenko
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Pierre Zelenko
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Thomas Elkins
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Thomas Elkins
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