Acting for major clients in the construction, life sciences, energy, transport, technology, telecoms and finance sectors, CMS Francis Lefebvre covers the full range of EU, competition and distribution issues. The team is particularly active in merger control matters at both the national and European level and is also noted for its strength at the intersection of competition and state aid law. Experienced partners Denis Redon, Claire Vannini and Nathalie Pétrignet lead the team.
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Testimonials
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- 'The team stands out for the extensive experience of the partners and particularly of Denis Redon.'
- 'Very strong expertise in state aid, very good merger control practice. The team offers quality support in the context of strategic reflections on a project's compliance with regulations. Available and respectful of deadlines.'
- 'Claire Vannini - pragmatic vision of the client's needs.'
- 'Eleni Moraïtou - rigour, good listening skills, expertise in competition law and state aid.'
- 'Nathalie Pétrignet - Responsiveness, availability and good relationships with clients.'
- 'Denis Redon - Versatility, knowledge of the European market and beyond thanks to the CMS network. This allows us to quickly obtain precise answers even for questions relating to other jurisdictions.'
Key clients
- Eurostar
- Lecasud
- Global Student Accommodation (GSA)
- Exedra
- France Billet
- Intelia
- Flamme Environnement
- Trigano
- FB Groupe France
- Industry Partner
- CTS Eventim
- Groupe Rector
Work highlights
Assisted Mobivia and its subsidiary Fifteen with the sale of its shareholding in Smovengo and the notification of the transaction to the French Competition Authority for merger control purposes.
Advised CTS Eventim—a German player in the ticketing business in several EU countries—on a merger control case regarding the acquisition of an additional stake of 17% in the leading ticketing operator in France, France Billet.
Represented the construction companies FB Groupe Luxembourg, FB Groupe France, and Industry Partner in an investigation launched by the French Competition Authority against an alleged cartel in the construction industry comprising 11 companies.
Practice head
Nathalie Pétrignet; Denis Redon; Claire Vannini
Other key lawyers
Vincent Lorieul; Eleni Moraïtou; Guillaume Melot