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France > Industry focus: Food Tier 2
Boasting a comprehensive practice in the food and agribusiness sector, Tactics is well placed to advise on a wide range of economic and European law matters, such as consumer law, criminal law, commercial law, competition law, distribution law and litigation, in this sphere. Recent highlights have included advising Lidl on a number of unfair competition proceedings against Carrefour et IntermarchƩ. Highly regarded litigator Julia Bombardier manages the team from the Paris office, with considerable expertise in labelling, unfair commercial practices, fraud, and health and food safety matters, as well as indemnity litigation.Practice head(s):
Julia Bombardier
Testimonials
āThe team is responsive and thorough. They possess an impressive knowledge of food law and consumer law.ā
āJulia Bombardier is without exception excellent when it comes to planning legal strategy and technique and adapts according to the clientās particular needs. Her presence for over 10 years at the Paris International Agricultural Show is proof of her outstanding reputation.āĀ
āJulia Bombardier particularly stands out. She is highly involved in matters and always creative when it comes to complex casework. She is tenacious, meticulous and takes charge when needed.ā
āThe Tactics food law team is extremely competent, responsive and pragmatic.ā
āJulia Bombardier is a lawyer who is always available. She delivers her expertise in a practical and strategic manner.ā
āVery specialised team in French and European food law.ā
āJulia Bombardier is a lawyer with whom I really enjoy working. She is very direct, very professional and rigorous. She approaches issues in a very hands-on way and adapts to operational staff.ā
āAn attentive firm, which knows how to adapt to requests and be efficient in the face of emergencies. Julia Bombardier listens to and quickly understands the issues and expectations of her clients. She is very committed and passionate. His answers are clear and quick.ā
Key clients
Lidl
Lactalis
Work highlights
- Assisted Lactalis and other leading companies in a case against the Directorate General for Competition, Consumer Affairs and Fraud control in the context of the protected designation of origin āCamembert de Normandieā.
- Advising Lidl in the context of numerous unfair competition actions against Carrefour et IntermarchƩ concerning the broadcasting of TV spots contested on the grounds of misleading commercial practice.
France > EU, competition and distribution Tier 4
Formed in January 2022 with the arrival of Loraine Donnedieu de Vabres-TraniĆ©, Thomas PicotĀ and Florent VeverĀ from Jeantet, TacticsĀ has rapidly established a broad EU, competition and distribution practice. The team has extensive experience in merger control (with notable expertise in advising on notifications to the Polynesian Competition Authority) and also has a strong reputation for representing clients in FCA investigations and follow-on damages claims, including defending Lactalis in the ongoing dairy products cartel case.Practice head(s):
Loraine Donnedieu de Vabres-TraniƩ; Thomas Picot; Florent Vever
Testimonials
āCarefully selected and specialized team.ā
āThe Tactics team is hyper responsive and available, both in person and by video conference, even during vacation periods and even if the time zones are different and sometimes restrictive.ā
āLoraine Donnedieu de Vabres has long and valuable expertise in competition and merger law, coupled with an approach that takes into consideration all the specificities and constraints of the client, in order to defend and support their interests forcefully. She has great personal qualities.ā
āTactics has very strong expertise in its field and a good sense of customer service. Always attentive and ready to innovate with the solutions proposed.ā
āFlorent Vever stand out for his expertise, his ability to listen to the needs of the company and his very pragmatic approach, and Loraine Donnedieu de Vabres-TraniĆ© for her exceptional advocacy skills and her relationships with clients.ā
āThe team is particularly focused on French and European competition law, and therefore offers a tailor-made service, with excellent value for money. They are business oriented and also understand the issues related to payment deadlines well.ā
āThomas Picot is a great specialist in competition law. Good follow-up, consistent case management and invoicing.ā
Key clients
Lactalis
Lidl
Biogroup
Alten
IAM (Itissalat Al Maghrib)
Action Logement Groupe, Action Logement Services and Action Logement Immobilier
Systra
Brasserie de Tahiti
SociƩtƩ de Navigation PolynƩsienne (SNP)
Viti
Also
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA)
Descours & Cabaud
Plastic Omnium
Value Relail
Veolia
Dalkia
Trainline
Pellegrin
SKF
SNEF
Umicore
HCAP
Staedtler France
Entreprises du Voyage (EDV)
Candilidis
Work highlights
- Advised Umicore concerning an action for damages brought by a competitor following a decision of the FCA.
- Advised IAM (Maroc Telecom) in connection with an investigation by the Moroccan National Telecommunications Regulatory Agency (ANRT) concerning compliance with unbundling injunctions.
- Advised Brasserie de Tahiti on obtaining approval by the Polynesian Competition Authority to purchase la SociĆ©tĆ© de Distribution et dāExploitation Commerciale, TOA Distribution and SociĆ©tĆ© de Gestion dāApprovisionnement et de Marketing.
Tactics > Firm Profile
Tactics is an independent and specialized law firm, led by four founding partners, members of the Paris Bar, who have been working together for a very long time. A solid and experienced team forged in one of the most prominent business law firms of Paris and whose successes testify to their excellence and know-how.
Specialists in high-stakes cases, driven by a taste for challenge, the team has developed a sharp and recognized expertise in Competition & Mergers, Commercial Litigation, Consumer & Food Law, Corruption and Compliance.
Competences
Competition
Antitrust being at the historical heart of their expertise, a law that they have contributed to shape as it has evolved.
Their careers have been punctuated by major cases (searches contestations, anti-competitive practices litigation before the French Competition Authority, the Paris Court of Appeal and the French Supreme Court, or before the European Commission and the EU courts), and by the successes they have achieved.
Tactics, including on specific issues such as public procurement or digital technology, has capitalized on its experience on the entire continuum of investigation / instruction / decision / appeal / indemnity / criminal litigation, from the searches to the issues of imputability, determination of sanctions, settlements, appeal techniques, and finally to private enforcement. In fact, at Tactics, antitrust proceedings, āfollow onā commercial litigation and private enforcement are handled by the same lawyers.
To do so, it has developed a specialized legal expertise. The seriousness and complexity of these issues lead the team to work with multiple experts, within the framework of the Tactics network, depending on the issues encountered.
Merger control
TheĀ track record in complex mergers, both at the level of the French Competition Authority and the European Commission, bears witness to their ability to optimize the authorization in phase 1, or in the event of a phase 2, to preserve the economic interest of the transaction by negotiating proportionate and innovative remedies. Internationally, the lawfirm’s partners (Loraine Donnedieu de Vabres-TraniĆ©, Thomas Picot and Florent Vever) coordinate multi-jurisdictional filings, ensuring overall consistency, and act directly in certain areas where we have acquired particular experience, such as Morocco.
Commercial litigation
The team assists clientsĀ from the evidence collection phase and in futurumĀ investigation measures (whether they are implemented or resisted), litigation on the merits for complex and high-stakes private enforcement or unfair competition cases. It has developed a recognized expertise in damage assessment, with the assistance of highly regarded experts.
The team is also involved in cases of restrictive practices, whether it be cases of sudden termination of commercial relations, significant imbalance or non-compliance with payment deadlines, including during the pre-litigation phase or during DREETS investigations.
Consumer and food law
The team, led by Julia Bombardier, assists clients at all key stages in the life of a product: from its design and marketing to its advertising, and including DGCCRF/DDPP inspections. Their knowledge of the regulations (consumer information or product conformity and safety, with special expertise, particularly in the food sector) also enables them to assist the client in the context of criminal, commercial and administrative litigation.
The team intervenes in particular in cases of misleading commercial practices, deception on goods or aggravated deception. In this respect, it also advises companies on withdrawals and recalls of products and is involved in the management of health and food crises.
Compliance and internal investigations
The team has a long history with internal investigations, particularly in crisis situations, using internal and/or external “forensic” tools.
Similarly, it is highly experienced in the design compliances programs, adapted to the company’s culture (ethical charters, compliance codes, training programs or alert and monitoring systems), tailored to each company. This long-standing experience has enabled it to become operational as soon as the Sapin law and the AFA controls came into force (in particular, analysis of conflicts of interest and gift policies, evaluation of third parties, etc.).
Corruption
The team has developed particular expertise of the public procurement activity, both in competition and in criminal law.
It is thus able to develop defense defense and remediation strategies for the benefit of legal persons, in France, but also emerging countries, likely to be confronted with problems of corruption or favoritism.
Lawyer Profiles
Photo | Name | Position | Profile |
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Maitre Julia Bombardier | Partner | View Profile | |
Maitre Loraine Donnedieu de Vabres-TraniƩ | Partner | View Profile | |
Maitre Thomas Picot | Partner | View Profile | |
Maitre Florent Vever | Partner | View Profile |
Languages
French English- Industry focus: Food