Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton‘s Paris team is capable of handling the full scope of complex competition matters at both French and European levels, frequently working in conjunction with the firm’s Brussels office. The team’s recent caseload includes several high-profile merger control matters before the FCA and EC, as well as sensitive cartel and abuse of dominance investigations and litigation. The firm has a strong presence in the technology sector, but its broad client base includes prominent domestic and international companies in the aviation, retail and media spheres, among others. Practice heads Séverine Schrameck and Frédéric de Bure have excellent records in both merger control and antitrust investigations and litigation. Stéphanie Patureau is another name to note. François-Charles Laprévote, Anita Magraner and Antoine Winckler are the key contacts in Brussels.
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Testimonials
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- 'The team brings together the best specialists in France and certainly in Europe.'
- 'In addition to its technical expertise, Cleary Gottlieb's competition team is recognized for the quality of its advice in complex matters and its efficiency. It is a privilege to be represented by Cleary Gottlieb's competition team.'
Key clients
- Vivendi
- Auchan
Work highlights
Representing Vivendi in connection with the European Commission gun jumping investigation opened on July 25, 2023, in the context of the acquisition of Lagardère by Vivendi.
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Leading associates
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Practice head
Frédéric de Bure; Séverine Schrameck; François-Charles Laprévote; Anita Magraner Oliver; Antoine Winckler
Other key lawyers
Stéphanie Patureau