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Enjoying sales of €13.2bn in 2016 and employing 27,000 people in 32 countries, Rexel prides itself as a ‘leader in the professional distribution of products and services for the energy world’. Rexel offers bespoke electrical equipment and services to its clients in the construction, renovation and maintenance of buildings and infrastructures. Heading the legal function for the group is Sébastien Thierry, who initially joined in 2014 as group general counsel and secretary of the board of directors but was promoted within two years to the position of general secretary and secretary of the board to oversee all legal and compliance matters. Thierry is joined by a team with a strong legal pedigree that is capable of handling matters associated with a multinational powerhouse. Laurence le Du-Lippens works with Thierry as head of antitrust, competition and business law. Managing a sub-team of two lawyers and one IP paralegal Le Du-Lippens is commended for her work in handling antitrust litigations and merger control filings as well as drafting antitrust policies and delivering training to ensure the company operates within the latest EU and international laws. Another notable team member is Christine Gohin who has developed significant experience as legal estate manager for France and Southern Europe since joining the Group in 2009. The team is recognised as being highly adaptable, a feature that will serve them well as Rexel transitions to its new strategy of ‘accelerating organic growth, being more selective in the allocation of its capital and strengthening its financial structure, improving its operational and financial performance’, as stated by the company CEO.