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Gide Loyrette Nouel A.A.R.P.I

Gide Loyrette Nouel A.A.R.P.I

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Belgium

4

Competition: EU and global

Gide Loyrette Nouel A.A.R.P.I possesses ‘deep competition law expertise’, particularly with regard to State aid matters. Laurent Godfroid specialises in abuse of dominance cases, Stéphane Hautbourg is turned to for merger control matters, Benoît Le Bret handles State aid cases, Ségolène Pelsy is recommended for her expertise in North African competition matters, and Romain Rard is notable for his combination of regulatory and fintech experience. All mentioned names co-head the practice.
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Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • ‘Their answers on a complex subject were smart and instructive.’
  • ‘Stephane Vernay has great availability, commercial expertise as well as negotiation skills. He understands the complexity of his client organisation and can find ways to influence the right decision.'
  • ‘A great team, particularly active in competition law aspects in relation to digital aspects. Strategic thinking, knowing how to navigate in the complexity of the Brussels administration. ’
  • ‘Laurent Godfroid is a great professional with an impressive knowledge of all the key strategic issues in competition law in the digital sphere, including also the Digital Market Act aspects. ’
  • ‘Laurent Godfroid is an exceptional competition lawyer. He is highly collaborative and user-friendly, and his competition law expertise is married with a sound commercial sense that is greatly appreciated by those who work with him.'
  • 'Stéphane Hautbourg is excellent and has been very impressive on previous matters where we have worked together.’

Key clients

  • Nuwa
  • Ki
  • La Ciotat Shipyards
  • Milbank
  • FOP
  • 2BS
  • Idom
  • Houthoff
  • Federec
  • Eutt
  • Railtraxx
  • Fiac

Work highlights

Assisting EDF in filing a complaint with the European Commission under the Foreign Subsidies Regulation, contesting KHNP's selection for building new nuclear units in the Czech Republic.
Advising Stendia in proceedings under the Digital Markets Act against Google.
Advising Mérieux Nutrisciences in securing, before the Australian, Moroccan and South African competition authorities, merger control clearances of their acquisition of 100% of BV’s food testing activities in 15 countries worldwide.
Practice head

Laurent Godfroid; Stéphane Hautbourg; Benoit Le Bret; Ségolène Pelsy; Romain Rard