Freshfields LLP
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Freshfields LLP has a strong reputation for handling international competition mandates, including multi-jurisdictional investigations, litigation and transactions. The team has significant strength in high-profile merger control cases before the FCA and European Commission – as well as related FDI and FSR filings – and also excels in antitrust investigations and litigation (including follow-on claims), and state aid matters. Jérôme Philippe, who has a wealth of experience in the field, and Charlotte Colin-Dubuisson lead the team, acting for a diverse client base that includes major players in the tech, pharma, defence and financial industries. Sara Gil Garcia is also noted.
Legal 500 Editorial commentary
Testimonials
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- 'Beyond its technical expertise, it is the team's keen and rapid understanding of business issues and its ability to deliver high-quality work very efficiently that make it stand out.'
- 'Charlotte Colin-Dubuisson is an extremely efficient and pragmatic lawyer in high-stakes cases with complex legal issues. Beyond the ingenuity she demonstrates in unblocking sensitive situations, she has exceptional communication skills, which greatly facilitates working with her.'
Key clients
- ADIA
- ADNOC
Work highlights
Advised BNP Paribas on all merger control, foreign direct investment and Foreign Subsidies Regulation aspects of its €5.1bn acquisition of its direct competitor AXA Investment Managers, active in the asset management sector.