Competition/European Law

Viguié Schmidt & Associés has a notable practice handling antitrust proceedings and litigation, including private damages claims. The law firm is involved in representing clients in investigations by the competition authorities concerning allegations of anti-competitive agreements, abuses of dominance and cartels. The firm's practice further extends to advising on merger clearance. The lawyers are also well placed to assist with investigations by the EC. The team is often sought out by clients operating in the food and drink, TMT and manufacturing industries.

"The firm has a sound approach and good understanding of the client's business."

"The team is very available and responsive."

"I like the firm's pragmatic and risk-taking approach."

"Viguié Schmidt & Associés are very pragmatic and give good results."

Viguié Schmidt & Associés acted for M6 in an FCA investigation into alleged vertical restraints and subsequent appeals before the Supreme Court lodged by Canal+.

Iñaki Saint-Esteben has a robust portfolio of corporate clients for whom he handles antitrust proceedings and FCA and EC investigations, including into allegations of abuse of dominance, as well as representing them in appeals against authority decisions. Clients also turn to him for assistance with private damages claims. He is regularly active in the food and drink, personal care and TMT sectors. "Iñaki Saint-Esteben has a long-term approach for his clients." "Iñaki Saint-Esteben is a good adviser and reactive. He is really nice and it is a pleasure to work with him. He knows how to capture the audience's attention because he knows the subject perfectly." "Iñaki Saint-Esteben is very involved in his matters. He is very responsive and very good at giving me the appropriate level of information."