Demonstrating particular strength in the media, retail and insurance sectors, Reinhart Marville Torre is frequently engaged to represent clients in antitrust investigations and litigation before the competition authorities and commercial courts, with an excellent recent record in high-profile private damages claims. The firm also assists with competition and distribution compliance and is increasingly active in complex merger control cases. Alexandre Rios, who has extensive litigation expertise, leads the team alongside the highly experienced Virginie Viallard, who joined from Viguié Schmidt & Associés in November 2023.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Virginie Viallard’s availability is particularly appreciable as well as her very good knowledge of competition law in the banking sector. Billing is always adjusted on a case-by-case basis and legal monitoring is offered on a regular basis. ’
- ‘The Reinhart competition team is one of the best teams in Paris. The team's lawyers are always available, technically excellent, rigorous, pragmatic and always looking for a suitable solution for their client. ’
Key clients
- Groupama
- Syndicat des Editeurs de la Presse Magazine (SEPM)
Work highlights
Advising the French press magazine trade union (the “SEPM”) in a major dispute against Google before the FCA (the neighbouring rights case), and recently represented the SEPM in the proceedings that led to Google being fined again (€250M) for breaching its commitments taken before the FCA.
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Alexandre Rios; Virginie Viallard