Gide Loyrette Nouel A.A.R.P.I. advises prominent French multinationals, including leading names in the retail, cosmetics and luxury goods sectors, across a wide range of matters. The team has an excellent record in cartel and abuse of dominance investigations and litigation, and is also involved in many of the most high-profile private enforcement cases before the French courts. The firm’s extensive offering also takes in merger control, FDI and FSR filings, state aid and distribution matters. Emmanuel Reille, Franck Audran, Laura Castex, Dimitri Dimitrov and Elizabeth Gautier are leading the practice.
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Antitrust/Competition
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Franck Audran is a partner in Gide's Competition & International Trade team in Paris. He specialises in EU competition law (cartels, dominant positions, merger control).
Franck assists our clients in litigation proceedings in France, whether before the French Competition Authority (cartels and abuse of dominant position) or the Commercial Court (claims for damages, restrictive competition practices, etc.). The also act on complex mergers, some of which require commitments and/or the opening of an in-depth investigation phase before the French Competition Authority, the Commission or the national competition authorities of EU Member States (Romania, Greece, Poland, etc.), as well as outside the EU (China, Korea, Brazil, Serbia, Bosnia, Turkey, etc.).
He also has extensive experience of antitrust litigation before the French competition authority (railway, household electrical appliances, dairy supply, rendering, BPA) and private enforcement before the commercial courts (hygiene products, zinc, energy and Google ADX).
Franck is a graduate of the University of Paris I Panthéon-Sorbonne and the University of Erlangen in Germany. He is a member of the Paris Bar.
Languages
French, English, German and Romanian
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Testimonials
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- 'Laura Castex - pragmatism, efficiency and creativity. Franck Audran - efficiency and the ability to innovate. Gauthier Kerjouan - extensive expertise in commercial litigation. Emmanuel Reille, Dimitri Dimitrov and Elizabeth Gautier - all efficient and dedicated.' 'A dynamic, competent and efficient team that has worked with the group for many years. Solid experience in competition law, not only in France but also in Africa.' 'Emmanuel Reille is our preferred contact for all aspects of competition law. He is very familiar with the group's African entities, their activities, our competitors, etc., which allows us to receive efficient and rapid feedback from him.' 'The team stands out for its technical excellence, versatility, and in-depth understanding of economic and competition law issues. It knows how to tackle complex cases with a cross-practice and pragmatic approach, mobilizing several areas of law beyond competition and European law.' 'Its team spirit, responsiveness, and seamless collaboration ensure a high level of quality and consistency in the work delivered.' 'The team as a whole is highly committed and demonstrates excellent technical skills.' Emmanuel Reille is highly experienced, and stands out in his field due to his strategic vision, his understanding of economic and legal issues, and his constant involvement in our case, which contributes significantly to the quality of the team's work.' 'Franck Audran is very available and actively involved in managing cases. He is an excellent business partner who understands and takes into account the client's constraints.'
Key clients
- Aareon Ayvens Shiseido Virbac Prisma Media FNIL Mindbody Eramet Legrand Rubis EDF Vivescia Several Union DVP Natixis SA Eurofins Alibaba Bureau Veritas Reworld Media TF1 United b (Boulanger) Affinity Petcare Accor BMW France BPCE Castel Coca Cola Compagnie de Saint Gobain Danone Drouot Patrimoine Eiffage Construction Etam Fedrus International Iveco Group Lacoste LVMH and affiliates NRJ Group Orange Paris 2024 Pernod Ricard and affiliates Phoenix Pharma Saria Savencia (Bongrain) Spartoo Stihl International Vinci Energies Fnac Darty Nintendo Group Discovery Groupe Rocher Petit Bateau Avril Bonduelle L'Oréal
Work highlights
Representing Natixis SA in fifteen follow-on private enforcement actions concerning the meal voucher cartel decision issued by the French Competition Authority.