Comparative Guide
Private Client
France
Romain Desmonts, Antoine Vergnat & Paul-Henry de Laguiche
McDermott Will & Schulte frequently advises on the clearance of multi-jurisdictional transactions, demonstrating particular strength in acting for private equity funds. Headed by Frédéric Pradelles, who is lauded for his experience in merger control matters, the team is also recommended for representing clients in cartel and abuse of dominance investigations, proceedings before the FCA and the French courts, as well as in private enforcement actions.
Legal 500 Editorial commentary
Testimonials
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- 'Unparalleled skill in merger control cases.'
- 'Frédéric Pradelles is an expert in merger control and has a very sure mastery of litigation before the authority.'
- 'Very competent team in terms of substance, but also particularly responsive, available and pragmatic. Very good proactive monitoring of issues.'
Key clients
- Vamtaj
- Groupement des cartes bancaires
- Abenex Capital
- Groupe SEB
Work highlights
Defending Groupe SEB against allegations of antitrust violations brought by the French Competition Authority.
Advised Abenex Capital on competition law issues related to setting up a continuation fund transaction involving the transfer of two portfolio companies from one fund to another.
Assisted Vamtaj in acquiring KP1, a company active in the concrete sector, which had been sanctioned alongside Eurobéton France for anticompetitive practices, exposing it to follow-on procedures.
Practice head
Frédéric Pradelles
Other key lawyers
Mary Hecht