CMS Francis Lefebvre houses a broad competition practice which covers both advisory and contentious matters. The team advises on a steady stream of merger control cases, with growing expertise in related FDI and FSR filings, while other notable areas of strength include state aid and distribution matters. Denis Redon, distribution specialist Nathalie Pétrignet and Claire Vannini, who focuses on state aid and EU regulatory matters. Vincent Lorieul and Eleni Moraïtou are also noted.
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Testimonials
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- 'We worked with Claire Vannini, who is an outstanding lawyer, extremely responsive, and knows how to propose innovative strategies while adapting to the constraints of her clients. She brings a unique and complementary approach to other firms due to the breadth of her practice, which covers both pure competition law and public law/regulations. She knows how to adapt to budget constraints, particularly thanks to a solid team of associates.'
- 'It is a team with very specialized experience in the field. In addition to theoretical knowledge, the team also demonstrates very good practical knowledge, which is not always easy to find within a law firm, and is a real asset. The team is always available quickly in case of an emergency.'
- 'The partner of the team, Nathalie Pétrignet, is the foundation of the success of this team. She brings extensive experience in the field and applies her knowledge masterfully in practice.'
- 'Claire Vannini and her team have a very clear and pragmatic approach to cases. She knows how to provide informed advice that facilitates decision-making.'
Key clients
- General Electric Energy Power France
- NGE
- Bruker
- Bechtle AG
- Trigano
- Corsica Linea
- Trigano
- Lecasud
- Hilton
- CTS Eventim
Work highlights
- Represented General Electric Energy Power France in proceedings before the French courts (in particular the Paris Court of Appeal) against the French Minister of the Economy.
- Assisted NGE in notifying a transaction to the French Competition Authority and the Moroccan Competition Council for merger control purposes, and with the filing of this transaction to the European Commission under the new Foreign Subsidies Regulation.
- Advised Bruker with the filing of the transaction to the French Ministry for Economy under French FDI regulations.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Nathalie Pétrignet, Claire Vannini, Denis Redon