De Pardieu Brocas Maffei‘s competition team is frequently called upon by leading French multinationals for representation in sensitive antitrust investigations, and in precedent-setting litigation before the national and European competition authorities and courts, including cartel and abuse of dominance cases, interim measures proceedings and leniency procedures. The team is also highly recommended for large, complex private enforcement cases, merger control cases, FSR filings and state aid issues. Practice head Philippe Guibert covers the full spectrum of competition matters and is well supported by Laëtitia Gavoty Tolot, Alexandre Eberhardt and Sofia El Hariri.
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Testimonials
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- 'Alexandre Eberhardt stands out for his unique ability to anticipate the expectations of regulatory authorities and to develop tailored strategies for each client, and his experience in large-scale cases, particularly in merger control and anti-competitive practices investigations.'
- 'Laëtitia Gavoty Tolot and her team demonstrate a keen analytical capacity while adapting to the client's operating mode in order to provide the appropriate level of support.'
- 'This team is certainly one of the best on the market in France. It shines not only for the quality of its team and its mastery of all skills in both the procedural and substantive aspects, but also for its situational intelligence and its ability to work in a multidisciplinary manner and to explore new subjects.'
- 'Philippe Guibert is remarkable: he combines legal expertise and experience with an incomparable ability to understand the business aspects and needs of his clients, while possessing excellent human and interpersonal skills.'
- 'Sofia El Hariri stands out for her availability, responsiveness, rigour, knowledge of competition law, and understanding of the client's business and challenges.'
- 'It is a team composed mainly of young, motivated partners, who are extremely competent and sharp in their field. In addition to their technical abilities, they have very valuable customer relations skills; they are responsive, precise and very involved.'
Key clients
- EDITIS GROUP
- INVIVO GROUP
- BOOKING.COM
- STEF GROUP
- ALTICE (SFR)
- MAN / TRATON TRUCKS
- SONEPAR
- BOUYGUES TELECOM
- CMA CGM / BOLLORE LOGISTICS
- BELL FOOD / COOP GROUP
- ADSN – French Public Notaries
- ARCELOR MITTAL
Work highlights
Advising Sonepar Group on its appeal against a €96m fine imposed by the French Competition Authority in the so-called “electrical equipment” case, concerning alleged resale price maintenance practices.
Assisting KP1, a subsidiary of Blackstone Investment Inc., in its appeal against a €19m fine imposed by the French Competition Authority on May 19, 2024, in connection with the precast concrete cartel.
Advising RATP on the creation of a joint venture with TotalEnergies in the new mobilities sector.
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Sofia El Hariri
Practice head
Philippe Guibert
Other key lawyers
Laëtitia Gavoty Tolot; Alexandre Eberhardt; Sofia El Hariri