Demonstrating strength in multi-jurisdictional matters, Dentons‘ practice spans the full life cycle of competition and distribution matters, including complex merger control and FDI filings, the structuring of strategic distribution networks, antitrust investigations and compliance audits. Practice head Emmanuelle van den Broucke is an expert in merger control and distribution law, with particular strengths in the life sciences, luxury goods, food, automotive and medtech sectors.
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Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
- 'Emmanuelle van den Broucke: I never hesitate to contact her, because whatever the context or the issues, she quickly understands my requirements and is very responsive.'
- 'Perfect understanding of the issues presented to them, cautious but well-supported approach to their opinions, excellent drafting skills.'
- 'Very good and experienced. We trust them!'
Key clients
- Emil Frey
- Septodont
- Florimond Desprez
- Agilys Avocats
Work highlights
Advised Emil Frey on several merger control procedures before the French Competition Authority and the European Commission.
Advised Septodont, a global leader in dental pharmaceuticals, on the strategic acquisition of a 51% stake in Laboratorios Inibsa, with the remaining 49% simultaneously acquired by Acteon (Dentressangle Group).
Advised Florimond Desprez, a leading French seed producer, on the creation of United Beet Seeds, a strategic cross-border joint venture with Danish-headquartered DLF Seeds A/S, consolidating their respective sugar beet seed activities into a single full-function, jointly controlled entity.
Practice head
Emmanuelle van den Broucke
Other key lawyers
Margaux Serra