Co-headed by Mélanie Bruneau, Francesco Carloni and Nikolaos Peristerakis, K&L Gates GP‘s competition practice provides merger control, FDI and FSR expertise, particularly in the technology, pharmaceutical and fashion industries. The team is also experienced in handling contentious matters including abuse of dominance investigations and cartel proceedings.
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Testimonials
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- ‘The relationships they build with the clients are not based solely on advice, but on continuous dialogue, mutual trust and shared objectives.’
- ‘The team combines outstanding technical expertise in EU and global competition law with a pragmatic, business-focused approach. They consistently translate complex analysis into clear, actionable strategies.'
- ‘Francesco Carloni and his team consistently demonstrate a high level of expertise in European antitrust legislation and beyond. Their advice is always invaluable, combining significant technical competence with an uncommon ability to respond swiftly, thoroughly, and pragmatically.'
- ‘Francesco Carloni is an outstanding lawyer with a deep knowledge of EU antitrust legislation; his consultations are provided in a clear, concise manner, with great acumen concerning the luxury business. With its assistance, one always feels on the right path and protected in every situation.’
- ‘The practice is always very professional, polite, quick to find solutions, always available to explain or clarify its proposals and happy to consider your opinion.'
- 'Francesco Carloni's professionalism, knowledge and skills are impressive. Moreover, he is always polite, available, able to suggest different solutions, and he is a deeply analytical professional.'
Key clients
- Fujifilm
- Prada
- Giorgio Armani
- Fédération de la Haute Couture et de la Mode
- Camera Nazionale della Moda Italiana
- Zegna
- Maison Margiela
- Jill Sander
- Ferring
- Diesel
- Ferragamo
- Church’s
- Securitas
- Canali
- Thom Browne
- Versace
- Exact Sciences
- World Fuel Services
- Garmin
- First Brands Group
Work highlights
Representing Crane Company in its $1.1bn acquisition of Precision Sensors & Instrumentation from Baker Hughes globally.
Represented and secured unconditionally clearance for First Brands Group in its €440m acquisition of Novares.
Representing GS E&C in connection with its $1.2bn proposed divestiture of its subsidiary GS Inima.
Practice head
Mélanie Bruneau; Francesco Carloni; Nikolaos Peristerakis