Competition/European Law
Europe Guide 2024 : France
Band 5
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Weil, Gotshal & Manges handles a high volume of merger control mandates, advising on clearances at national and EU levels. The law firm is also active in contentious proceedings relating to abuses of dominance and other anti-competitive practices, with additional capability in handling state aid mandates. The lawyers' varied clientele includes French and international companies, notably in the private equity field.
Work Highlights
- Weil, Gotshal & Manges advised SRS on the merger control proceedings relating to its acquisition of seven clinics.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Regarding our file, the size of the team dedicated to it was proportionate and effective."
"Weil listens to the customer."
"The team were always available and efficient."
"The Weil team were very responsive and identified the issues correctly and quickly."
"The lawyers always find time to help us and are patient, accessible and remarkable."
"Regarding our file, the size of the team dedicated to it was proportionate and effective."
"Weil listens to the customer."
"The team were always available and efficient."
"The Weil team were very responsive and identified the issues correctly and quickly."
"The lawyers always find time to help us and are patient, accessible and remarkable."
Notable Practitioners
Romain Ferla represents clients at both the national and European levels in abuse of dominance, appeal proceedings and state aid mandates. He is particularly well regarded for his expertise in merger control matters, especially for clients operating in the private equity space.
"Romain Ferla was very responsive and proactive on a file that was quite complex to manage."
"He was very reactive."