Ning-Ly Seng
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Up and Coming : Competition/European Law
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About
Provided by Ning-Ly Seng
Practice Areas
Ning-Ly is recognized for her expertise in French and European competition law (merger control, state aid, antitrust and distribution litigation). She is involved in major merger matters, advising clients in national and international mergers and acquisitions, in particular in the energy, aeronautical, health, transportation, medias, and agri-food sectors, as well as in their strategic partnership projects.
Recent work includes advising Bolloré on the sale of the Bolloré Logistics to CMA CGM and Bolloré Africa Logistics to MSC; Vivendi on its takeover acquisition of Lagardère (Phase II with remedies), Veolia on its (initially hostile) takeover bid over Suez (Phase I with remedies); LVMH on a strategic acquisition in the luxury sector; Fijace in the acquisition of control of Maxi Toys (Phase I with remedies) and joint control with Prenatal Retail Group over New MT (referred by the Commission to the FCA and finally cleared by the FCA). Ning-Ly is also involved in several strategic partnerships in the TMT sector and numerous follow-on actions before French Courts.
Career
Ning-Ly joined Peltier Juvigny Marpeau & Associés end of 2016 and became Partner in 2018. She started her career at Bredin Prat (Paris and Bruxelles) where she was promoted Counsel. She was also seconded at Cravath, Swaine & Moore (New York, 2010).
Professional Memberships
Member of the APDC (association of lawyers specialized in competition law), AFEC (Association Française d’Etude de la Concurrence), ABA Antitrust Section and AIJA (International Association of Young Lawyers).
Personal
Ning-Ly is strongly involved in various programs to promote diversity as a member of the Club 21, of which she is member of the bureau. She supports women entrepreneurs to join HEC Incubateur in partnership with Station F (one of the most prestigious business incubators in the world). She participates to several mentoring program, such as Revel@Her (promoting women from diverse background) or the mentoring program of W@CompetitionFR.
Awards
Next Generation Partner
Legal500
2023
La Relève 2021
Décideurs Juridiques
2021
Expert in these Jurisdictions
France and European Union
Chambers Review
Europe
Ning-Ly Seng is frequently before French and international competition authorities assisting clients with merger clearance mandates, as well as representing clients in follow-on damages claims. She counts large French corporates from the TMT and aviation sectors among her clients, as well as investment firms.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Ning-Ly Seng is an excellent lawyer with remarkable interpersonal skills. She is always attentive to clients' needs, always available and ensures things are delivered on time."
"She consistently delivers - including in tight deadlines - sharp legal advice which can be immediately implemented by her clients."
"I think it is mostly her pragmatism which encompasses her client-oriented approach."
"Ning-Ly Seng offers excellent responsiveness and perfect knowledge of the issues raised by this case."
"Ning-Ly Seng is a great lawyer who delivers high value-added services."
"Ning-Ly Seng is an excellent lawyer with remarkable interpersonal skills. She is always attentive to clients' needs, always available and ensures things are delivered on time."
"She consistently delivers - including in tight deadlines - sharp legal advice which can be immediately implemented by her clients."
"I think it is mostly her pragmatism which encompasses her client-oriented approach."
"Ning-Ly Seng offers excellent responsiveness and perfect knowledge of the issues raised by this case."
"Ning-Ly Seng is a great lawyer who delivers high value-added services."
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