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Wilhelm & Associés Offices
70 BOULEVARD DE COURCELLES
75017 PARIS
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Wilhelm & Associés > The Legal 500 Rankings
France > Media and entertainment: Television/radio Tier 1
Advising many of France’s largest media companies, Wilhelm & Associés boutique firm is a go-to for clients looking for expertise in audiovisual and communication law. The firm is involved in ongoing contentious proceedings, defending Canal+ International in an action brought by Orange for a breach of competition law and commercial obligations in the communication of publicity in the telecommunications sector. Practice head Pascal Wilhelm is the founder and managing partner of the firm. Emilie Dumur made partner in July 2021 and supports Wilhelm on many complex matters.Practice head(s):
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Testimonials
‘Cabinet Wilhelm has extensive experience in audiovisual law, particularly with regard to regulation and competition law. I meet them regularly in this sector where it is a pleasure to work with them because they are very responsive, creative and open.’
Key clients
Banijay
Groupe CANAL +
Vivendi
Betclic
CANAL + International
France Channel
Amadeus
B Smart TV
Unique Heritage Media
La Chose
Work highlights
- Advising Banijay Group before the European Commission in the context of the acquisition by Banijay Group of Endemol Shine Groupe.
- Defending Groupe CANAL + in its action brought before the EU Court of Justice against the EU Commission’s cross-border access to pay-TV decision relating to absolute territorial protection granted by cinema studios to pay-TV operators.
- Acting for Amadeus before the French Competition Authority in proceedings against Google regarding abuse of a dominant position.
France > EU, competition and distribution Tier 3
Boutique Wilhelm & Associés advises major international corporates across a wide spectrum of EU, competition and distribution matters. The team is headed by managing partner and founder Pascal Wilhelm, who specialises in matters involving restrictive practices of competition and distribution networks, merger control, and anti-competitive practices. The group's client portfolio contains key market players from the media and entertainment, retail and transport sectors. Emilie Dumur specialises in judicial proceedings and made partner in July 2021.
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Testimonials
‘Very good responsiveness, the team is complete with a large field of skills and expertise.’
‘Close and available team.’
‘Strong skills in both competition and distribution and unfair commercial practices, unmatched to my knowledge of the French market.’
Key clients
Clayton, Dubilier & Rice, WM Holding, BUT (Mobilux)
Banijay Group
Vivendi
Groupe Canal +
Canal + International
Chaussea
FNAC Darty
Carrefour
Betclic
Amadeus
General Import
Nuxe
Douglas – Nocibe
Work highlights
- Advising BUT (Mobilux Group) on the acquisition of Conforama France before the French Competition Authority.
- Advising Banijay Group before the European Commission in the context of the acquisition by Banijay Group of sole control of Endemol Shine Groupe.
- Assisting and defending Groupe Canal + with its action brought before the EU Court of Justice against the EU Commission’s cross-border access to pay-TV decision relating to absolute territorial protection granted by cinema studios to pay-TV operators.
France > Administrative and public law Tier 4
Wilhelm & Associés shows high-level expertise in the field of commercial development. The practice acts for many leading commercial brands and developers on permit applications concerning key commercial projects. The team regularly represents clients before the regulator (CNAC) and in courts. Additionally, the team assists with regulatory issues and is well versed in representing clients before various disciplinary bodies. The practice is co-headed by Marie-Anne Renaux, who is an expert in urban planning law and regulatory specialist, for example in the sports and audiovisual sectors, and Delphine d’Albert des Essarts, whose expertise lies in urban planning and real estate work.Practice head(s):
Marie-Anne Renaux; Delphine d’Albert des Essarts
Testimonials
‘The firm keeps a very valuable watch on news relating to real estate and the public sectors, in particular concerning commercial authorizations (CDAC).’
‘Marie-Anne Renaux perfectly knows the regulatory environment and the ecosystem of commercial real estate development, its challenges and its players. She provides very detailed analyses.’
‘Very high-level of legal analysis from Marie-Anne Renaux; and great practical and groundwork approach by Delphine d’Albert des Essarts.’
‘Availability, openness and good negotiation skills.’
‘An available, competent, ultra-responsive team, up to date with the latest texts and case law in matters as complex as urban planning and environmental law.’
‘Marie-Anne Renaux and Inès De Cirugega (counsel): availability at all times, critical minds, strategists, search for suitable solutions adapted to each situation; up to date with the latest legal developments, and above all, I appreciate that the ‘counter’ does not go off with each call!’
‘Motivated, determined and attentive team.’
‘Meticulous approach to cases, which are treated in depth.’
Key clients
FREY
LEROY MERLIN
COSTCO
ARIZONA INVESTISSEMENT
CEETRUS / NHOOD
IKEA
LECLERC (VILLERS BOCAGE DISTRIBUTION)
SUPER U (CODIM)
SUPER U (AU MARCHE DES DRUIDES)
BETCLIC
WELDOM
AUCHAN SUPERMARCHES
MCARTHURGLEN
FINANCIERE APSYS
METROPOLE GRAND LYON
KINEPOLIS
MEGARAMA
BRICOMAN
EIC TRANSACTIONS
MONOPRIX
KRIEF (SOPHIASSUR)
RGV GROUPE
VALLEE SUD AMENAGEMENT
SUPER U (SOCIETE DES MAGASINS SAINT ANNE)
SUPER U (SOCODIS)
SODEC (PORTE DES PYRENEES)
FREY
LEROY MERLIN
COSTCO
ARIZONA INVESTISSEMENT
CEETRUS / NHOOD
IKEA
LECLERC (VILLERS BOCAGE DISTRIBUTION)
SUPER U (CODIM)
SUPER U (AU MARCHE DES DRUIDES)
BETCLIC
WELDOM
AUCHAN SUPERMARCHES
MCARTHURGLEN
FINANCIERE APSYS
METROPOLE GRAND LYON
KINEPOLIS
MEGARAMA
BRICOMAN
EIC TRANSACTIONS
MONOPRIX
KRIEF (SOPHIASSUR)
RGV GROUPE
VALLEE SUD AMENAGEMENT
SUPER U (SOCIETE DES MAGASINS SAINT ANNE)
SUPER U (SOCODIS)
SODEC (PORTE DES PYRENEES)
Work highlights
- Advising CEETRUS and NHOOD on the urban-qualification of the commercial area AUCHAN in Bordeaux.
- Assisting LEROY MERLIN with the realisation of a wide real estate operation, including commercial and office buildings, located in the joint development zone (ZAC) Parc Centre-Atlantique, in Saintes.
- Advising CARRERE HOLDING on all commercial development issues.
France > Dispute resolution: Commercial litigation Tier 4
Wilhelm & AssociésPractice head(s):
Pascal Wilhelm
Other key lawyers:
Emilie Dumur
Testimonials
‘Pascal Wilhelm and Emilie Dumur show remarkable availability and responsiveness. They analyse problems quickly and very accurately, and propose clear and solid solutions.’
Key clients
KRIEF (SOPHIASSUR)
BETCLIC
FNAC DARTY
CARREFOUR
CHATEAU ANGELUS
GUIBOR
BUT
NOCIBE
FINANCIERE APSYS
UNIQUE HERITAGE MEDIA
ODAS
ZADIG & VOLTAIRE
WILES VENTURE
MAD ATELIER
Work highlights
- Defending a legal auditor in the case involving the French subsidiaries of the company AGRIPOLE and its parent company FINANCIERE TURENNE LAFAYETTE, a major operator in the alimentary industry.
- Defending Château Angelus against two important Bordeaux wine producers/distributors.
- Representing GUIBOR (an investment fund) in an important shareholder’s dispute.
Wilhelm & Associés > Firm Profile
An independent firm founded by Pascal Wilhelm in 1995, Wilhelm & Associés is recognized for its high level of expertise in its specific areas of practice.
For twenty years, the partners have chosen to take an integrated approach in developing their practices and professional activities in order to provide optimal quality and fluidity in their services, while maintaining the firm’s distinct identity.
The firm is organized by practice areas specialized in communications law, competition and distribution law, urban planning, particularly commercial law, and real estate.
Personalized service, highly responsive, seeking excellence, are the guiding principles which allow the firm to provide clients analysis, advice and strategies tailored to their issues. An extensive network of referral law firms, professors and consultants regularly contribute to the firm’s work.
This model allows both the firm and its partners to be regularly cited amongst the top French and European specialists in their respective practice areas.
Main Contacts
| Department | Name | Telephone | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Competition and antitrust | Pascal WILHELM | pwilhelm@wilhelmassocies.com | +33 1 53 93 92 30 |
| Competition and antitrust | Emilie DUMUR | edumur@wilhelmassocies.com | +33 1 53 93 92 30 |
| Business and corporate law | Pascal WILHELM | pwilhelm@wilhelmassocies.com | +33 1 53 93 92 30 |
| Media and entertainment | Pascal WILHELM | pwilhelm@wilhelmassocies.com | +33 1 53 93 92 30 |
| Media and entertainment | Emilie DUMUR | edumur@wilhelmassocies.com | +33 1 53 93 92 30 |
| Intellectual property | Pascal WILHELM | pwilhelm@wilhelmassocies.com | +33 1 53 93 92 30 |
| Intellectual property | Emilie DUMUR | edumur@wilhelmassocies.com | +33 1 53 93 92 30 |
| Administrative and public law | Marie-Anne RENAUX | marenaux@wilhelmassocies.com | +33 1 53 93 92 30 |
| Administrative and public law | Delphine d'ALBERT des ESSARTS | ddesessarts@wilhelmassocies.com | +33 1 53 93 92 30 |
| Real estate | Delphine d'ALBERT des ESSARTS | ddesessarts@wilhelmassocies.com | +33 1 53 93 92 30 |
Lawyer Profiles
| Photo | Name | Position | Profile |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Emilie DUMUR | Partner | View Profile |
 | Marie-Anne RENAUX | Partner | View Profile |
 | Pascal WILHELM | Managing partner | View Profile |
 | Delphine d'ALBERT des ESSARTS | Partner | View Profile |
Staff Figures
Number of lawyers : 17Languages
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American Bar Association- Media and entertainment: Television/radio
Top Tier Firm Rankings
- EU, competition and distribution