Darrois Villey Maillot Brochier covers the full scope of competition law, representing an array of leading French and international clients in their most complex and strategic cases at both national and EU level. The firm is well regarded for its strength in high-profile merger control matters before the FCA and European Commission, and also excels in litigation, including sensitive antitrust investigations and subsequent appeals, and follow-on actions for damages. State aid and FSR filings are other notable areas of activity. Merger control experts Guillaume Aubron and Constance Bocket are the key names, both also covering the full range of behavioural matters.
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Testimonials
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- 'Constance Bocket is highly experienced, combining great judgement and excellent client management skills to give real confidence in the advice and thinking.'
- 'It is an excellent team whose partners are fully and directly dedicated to their clients' cases.'
- 'Guillaume Aubron stands out for his highly specialised expertise in competition law, as well as his ability to understand, in depth and detail, the various operations of his clients. This allows him to provide tailored advice and support.'
- 'Constance Bocket and Guillaume Aubron - impressive expertise in both advisory and litigation matters, keen understanding of client issues, comprehensive support for clients in managing their cases.'
- 'Guillaume Aubron was highly recommended to me for his expertise in competition law. I called on him for one of my clients facing an antitrust issue. He was incredibly responsive, clear, expert, and competent. My client was delighted, and so was I - I recommend Guillaume and his team 100%.'
- 'The team is very well organised, and business-oriented. They can provide a wide view on competition law not only in France and Europe, but also on a worldwide basis, especially in multi-jurisdictional filings.'
Key clients
- Abertis
- ADEO
- Amazon
- Assuratome
- Atos
- Ayvens (ex ALD)
- BBVA
- Bouygues Telecom
- BPCE
- Carrefour
- Clariane
- Crédit Agricole Personal Finance & Mobility
Work highlights
Advising BPCE on all merger control and FSR aspects of the acquisition of novobanco..
Advising TF1 and 66 other media companies on an action for damages against Meta before the Paris Economic Activities Court, aiming to recover the economic damage suffered as a result of Meta’s unfair commercial practices, primarily involving multiple breaches of the General Data Protection Regulation.
Advising Woodward in the context of a complaint and request for interim measures introduced by Air France-KLM before the French Competition Authority based on allegations that Woodward would be abusing a dominant position in the market for the maintenance, repair and overhaul of certain aircraft engine components.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Constance Bocket
Other key lawyers
Guillaume Aubron; Constance Bocket