FIDAL has deep resources in the competition and distribution arena, fielding a sizeable team from offices across France (and in Brussels). The team is experienced in assisting clients in dawn raids and antitrust proceedings before the FCA and the national courts, in addition to advising on merger control and competition compliance. The structuring of distribution networks and negotiation of distribution agreements are other core areas of expertise.
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Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
- 'Frédéric PUEL's team: The development of their competition compliance activity is a plus in the market. It has become crucial for companies, especially banks.'
- 'Frédéric PUEL developed this competition compliance activity. He pioneered this practice and was a forerunner in the field. His attention to clients and his understanding of the issues at stake have been decisive. He is a reference in this field, and the development of BNP Paribas's competition compliance program only strengthens his expertise and leadership.'
- 'We were assisted by the FIDAL team on a case to prepare for the Competition Authority, which proved to be competent, provided good advice, was pedagogical, very responsive at each stage of the process, and pleasant.'
- 'We worked with Laurent François Martin, who was able to support us effectively. He knows our group and our industry well and takes our specificities into account. He is a real asset.'
Key clients
- CHARLES ET ALICE GROUP
- AUBRET (EUREDEN GROUP)
- SOJITZ SOLVADIS GMBH
- SNCF
- BUT/CONFORAMA
- SMABTP
- SAMSE GROUP
- AUCHAN
- PERRIGO
- SODEXO
Work highlights
Assisted Charles & Alice with various issues in relation to competition law.
Assisting Sodexo with distribution, competition, and consumer law issues, including providing advice during the Paris 2024 Olympic Games with respect to potential crisis situations with suppliers’ failures and supply chain shortages.
Assisting But/Conforama in the merger notification of the acquisition of the Morin group.
Practice head
Philippe Vanni
Other key lawyers
Frédéric Puel; Laurent François-Martin; Boris Ruy; Nicolas Gransard; Morgan Baglin; Hervé Lecaillon; Hélène Leung