Michaël Cousin leads the competition practice at Addleshaw Goddard, bringing to bear extensive experience across the full range of merger control, antitrust litigation and investigations, and follow-on damages claims. The firm counts an array of French-based multinationals among its clients, spanning sectors such as consumer goods, energy, transport, food and beverages, banking and retail.
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- We worked primarily with Michaël Cousin on this procedurally complex case. His writing was exceptionally clear, and he perfectly conveyed the conclusions of the economic reports, despite the complexity of the analyses. Michaël was also particularly important in liaising with the client, especially regarding information gathering. His motivation to make the most of the information received and to defend the client despite the client's internal difficulties was crucial.
- On this procedurally difficult case, we have mainly been in contact with Michaël Cousin.
- 'The Paris team's partner has a practical approach, with an excellent overview of any question posed to him. This allows for excellent, comprehensive client care.'
- 'Michaël Cousin is an excellent lawyer - rigorous and committed to providing a quality service, while remaining pragmatic. His pleadings are also high-quality and precise. He particularly enjoys exploring innovative or evolving areas, as evidenced by his recent publications.'
- 'An excellent and approachable practice.'
- 'Michaël Cousin stands out for his dynamism and his attentiveness to his clients.'
- 'Michaël Cousin is very available, responsive, and an expert on the topics covered. He provides precise and pragmatic advice.'
- 'The team stands out for its responsiveness, the quality of its advice and its very good knowledge of our company and the industry in which it operates.'
- 'Michaël Cousin - very responsive.'
- 'The service provided is always of high quality, pragmatic, and highly professional. Collaboration is made easy by the flexibility of the lawyers.'
Key clients
- Colgate-Palmolive
- TotalEnergies
- SNCF
- General Mills
- FNZ
- Schindler
- Coroos
- Hill’s Pet Nutrition
- Rémy Cointreau
- JD Sports
- Tropicana
- Kraft Heinz
- BNP Paribas
- Groupe Sphere
- Groupe Blandin
- Diageo
- Les Biologistes Independants
- Compass Group France
- Linxens
- SGD Pharma
Work highlights
Advised two leading rail transport operators in relation to the European merger control filing of a joint venture.
Represented a leading supermarket chain in relation to two competition follow-on damages claims.
Assisted an international manufacturer of consumer goods in relation to investigations carried out by the French Competition Authority.
Practice head
Michaël Cousin