Gide Loyrette Nouel A.A.R.P.I > Brussels, Belgium > Firm Profile
Gide Loyrette Nouel A.A.R.P.I Offices
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1040 BRUSSELS
Belgium
Gide Loyrette Nouel A.A.R.P.I > The Legal 500 Rankings
Belgium > Customs, trade, WTO and anti-dumping Tier 2
The 'very experienced lawyers' at Gide Loyrette Nouel A.A.R.P.I are instructed by major companies and trade associations in connection with the EU's trade remedy measures, with the team both advising on trade compliance and representing clients in anti-dumping and anti-subsidy complaints and investigations before the European Commission. Export controls are a key areas of focus for the practice, which is particularly noted for its ability to advise on company's trade relations with China and compliance with the EU's sanctions on Russia. Practice head Olivier Prost
is a longstanding expert on trade defence matters. Anna Claudia Coelho Dias departed the firm in July 2023, while senior counsel Wolfgang Müller joined from an in-house role at the European Commission.
Practice head(s):
Olivier Prost
Other key lawyers:
Clément Bouvarel; Wolfgang Müller
Testimonials
‘Very experienced lawyers with a good knowledge of our industry, know how to work with trade associations. ’
‘Olivier Prost has a very good understanding of challenges and offers great cooperation.’
‘Excellent strategic approach, whilst at the same time very operational. Superb communication with the client.’
‘Clément Bouvarel and Olivier Prost are both very meticulous and detail-oriented while also offering a big-picture approach. Both are very pertinent and diplomatic in their communication with us.’
‘Gide stands out as a trusted firm offering a unique blend of expertise, innovation, and client-oriented solutions that set it apart from the competition, especially in competition and anti-trust matters. Potential clients seeking to engage with this team will undoubtedly benefit from a deep understanding of the firm’s strengths and key capabilities. Their multidisciplinary approach ensures that clients receive well-rounded advice. Gide also boasts an impressive track record of successfully handling intricate cross-border matters. ’
‘Olivier Prost is a standout legal professional and has a deep and nuanced understanding of European Union law and competition law. His expertise in these complex fields is unmatched, and it is this mastery that provides clients with a decisive advantage when navigating intricate regulatory environments.’
Key clients
Mediterranean Shipping Company
Africa Global Logistics
Resonac Europe GmbH
GrafTech France SNC
Saint Gobain
Tokai Erft Carbon GmbH
ECGA
Eurofer
Aperam
ArcelorMittal Brasil S.A.
Michelin
Coalition against Unfair Trade in Fatty Acid
ArcelorMittal Europe
Work highlights
Belgium > EU regulatory: Financial services Tier 3
Belgium > Competition: EU and global Tier 4
Gide Loyrette Nouel A.A.R.P.I's deep partner bench ensures that the gamut of relevant issues can be expertly handled. Benoît Le Bret take the lead on state aid work, while Stéphane Hautbourg has considerable expertise in the merger control field. Laurent Godfroid and Romain Rard are noted for their particular focus on French competition law issues. Ségolène Pelsy 'provides commercial and actionable advice'. Olivier Prost operates predominantly at the intersection with international trade law. Practice head(s):
Laurent Godfroid; Stéphane Hautbourg; Benoit Le Bret; Ségolène Pelsy; Romain Rard; Olivier Prost
Testimonials
‘Kindness, rigour, responsiveness and an impressive ability to explain complex problems are the main assets of the Gide team.’
‘Romain Rard is an outstanding partner in all matters relating to EU policy.’
‘Knowledge of the particularities of our sector. Commitment. Empathy.’
‘Experts know the law but are also highly commercial, practical and strategic.’
‘Benoit Le Bret knows the law and, critically, how to use it effectively. A very good communicator with deep expertise in EU competition law.’
‘Working with Laurent Godfroid has been really easy, thanks to their reactivity but also broad expertise of the topics. They have very well taken into account our needs, delivering papers which were fully fit for purpose.’
‘Ségolène Pelsy is extremely knowledgeable and is great at keeping us proactively updated when it comes to competition developments. She is responsive and provides commercial and actionable advice that is greatly appreciated by clients.’
Key clients
Intel
Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC)
Korean Air / Asiana
Canal+
Orange
Verkor
CISPE
Air Liquide
SkyExpress
KKR
TotalEnergies
Eurostar-Thalys
Cargolux
EDF
Roquette Frères
Renault
Rail Logistic Europe
SNCF
BPI
TF1
Feport
BGC (Betting and Gaming Council)
Gide Loyrette Nouel A.A.R.P.I > Firm Profile
A pioneer in competition and international trade law with the establishment of its Brussels office over 50 years ago, Gide never stopped developing its competition and European Union regulatory law know-how and is now considered as a market leader. Gide Brussels numbers some 30 lawyers and legal advisers drawn from ten different nationalities, including five partners (Olivier Prost, Benoît Le Bret, Stéphane Hautbourg, Laurent Godfroid and Ségolène Pelsy), two counsels (Anna Dias and Romain Rard) as well as former high officials of the European Commission. The team works closely with all other offices of the firm, in particular in Europe, the United States, Africa, and Asia.
Gide Brussels has in-depth knowledge of the procedures behind drafting and implementing EU regulations, making it the perfect partner for successfully representing the interests of its clients. Our lawyers specialise in all major business sectors (transport, energy, telecommunications, financial services, media, agri-food) and main fields of regulatory intervention (public tenders, EU financing, product or foodstuff safety, health, environment, climate etc.).
Over the years, we have acquired considerable experience and significant expertise enabling us to offer tailored and innovative solutions to competition issues encountered by our clients, including anti-competitive agreements, abuse of dominant position, merger control and State aids.
The pursuit of excellence drives Gide Brussels in international economic law proceedings, combating unfair practices such as dumping and public subsidies. Additionally, Gide Brussels is a recognised legal contact for companies, institutions and governments alike on new globalisation regulatory topics, including public tenders, services, investments, regulatory obstacles, export control, intellectual property protection and trade secrets, both in multilateral procedures and bilateral agreements.
Gide Brussels supports its clients throughout the European law creation process: upstream during negotiations at the European Parliament, which is increasingly involved in decision-making, as well as before the European Commission and the Court of Justice of the European Union.
Main Contacts
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| Competition | |||
| Antitrust | |||
| Merger control | |||
| State aid | |||
| International trade and WTO | |||
| Anti-dumping and subsidies | |||
| Export control and embargo | |||
| Litigation | |||
| EU regulatory and advocacy | |||
| EU tax rules | |||
| Financial services | |||
| Transport | |||
| Digital services | |||
| Energy and environment | |||
| Media and telecoms | |||
| Agriculture | |||
| Brexit |
Lawyer Profiles
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Mr Clément Bouvarel | Admitted to the Paris Bar in 2017, Clément Bouvarel is an associate… | View Profile |
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Anna Claudia Coelho Dias | Anna Claudia Coelho Dias specialises in international trade law and in European… | View Profile |
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Mr Laurent Godfroid | Laurent Godfroid is a partner in Gide’s Brussels office, admitted to the… | View Profile |
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Mr Benoît Le Bret | Benoît Le Bret has recognised experience in competition law, particularly in the… | View Profile |
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Ms Ségolène Pelsy | Admitted to the Paris Bar in 2008, partner Ségolène Pelsy specialises in… | View Profile |
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Mr Olivier Prost | Olivier Prost has been a partner at Gide’s Brussels office since 2002.… | View Profile |
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Mr Romain Rard | Admitted to the Paris Bar in 2012, Romain Rard is a partner… | View Profile |