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Jean-Nicolas Maillard
Work Department
Competition: EU And Global
Position
Partner
Career
Jean-Nicolas’ practice focuses on EU and French competition law, in particular cartel and other antitrust investigations. Over the last few years, he has represented companies in connection with numerous EU and French Competition Authority cases (flour, consumer electronics, rail maintenance, fresh dairy products, payment systems, freight forwarding, poultry, veterinary products) and related litigation and has been defending several follow-on litigation cases in French courts. He also works closely with suppliers on all issues connected to the distribution of their products and services in Europe. He regularly organizes, implements and manages antitrust compliance initiatives with in-house teams, including risk-mapping and comprehensive antitrust audits.
Jean-Nicolas has also advised clients in relation to over 100 corporate transactions and obtained merger control clearances for their strategic operations from the European Commission and national competition authorities throughout the world.
Throughout his career he has gained significant exposure to the food and beverages, retail, consumer electronics, defense and aerospace, agriculture, financial services and private equity sectors.
Languages
English, French
Education
King’s College, 2003, Post Graduate Diploma, EC Competition Law
College of Law, 2000, Post Graduate Diploma, Legal Practice (LPC), distinction
College of Law, 1999, Post Graduate Diploma, Common Professional Examination (CPE), honors
University of Poitiers, 1995, Post Graduate Diploma, Business Law (DJCE)
University of Lyon III, 1994, Business Law Degree, honors
Lawyer Rankings
Belgium > Competition: EU and global
At Dentons, the team is equally comfortable handling behavioural investigations and merger control proceedings. Lately, the firm has carved out a stellar reputation for its work with clients involved in the luxury and high-end consumer goods sector. In October 2023, Jean-Nicolas Maillard was appointed co-head of the Europe competition and antitrust practice, alongside Jörg Karenfort, who splits his time between the Brussels and Berlin offices. Jim Venit, who is qualified in both the US and Belgium, is another key senior contact.