Esther Kelly
Ashurst LLPClients single Ashurst LLP out for its 'commitment to pushing the boundaries of traditional legal service delivery' in the competition sphere; the team increasingly combines its expertise in transactional work with its strength in behavioural investigations, resulting in a seamless approach to merger control and cartel issues. The team in Brussels has strong links to the London office, and also fields a number of practitioners qualified in England and Wales, including Esther Kelly and Donald Slater. Denis Fosselard is noted for his 'excellent technical and commercial skills'.
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Testimonials
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‘Technically very high quality with excellent understanding of commercial context.'
‘Denis Waelbroeck - outstanding leader in the field.'
'Denis Fosselard - excellent technical and commercial skills, highly engaged and approachable.’
‘Ashurst's competition law practice stands out in the crowded European legal landscape due to several distinctive attributes: 1) depth of expertise 2) proactive guidance 3) collaborative approach 4) commitment to diversity 5) transparent communication.'
- 'Comparatively, while there are several proficient firms in Europe, Ashurst's blend of deep expertise, proactive approach, and genuine partnership ethos sets them apart. Their commitment to pushing the boundaries of traditional legal service delivery, both in terms of innovation and client relations, ensures they remain our go-to firm for competition law guidance.’
‘In the ever-evolving realm of legal counsel, individuals who can combine traditional legal acumen with modern-day business pragmatism are rare. This is where our experience with Donald Slater truly shines.'
‘Denis Fosselard makes himself available on the phone when needed, has in-depth knowledge of vertical agreements regulations and is able to articulate difficult topics in a simple way.’
Key clients
- UEFA
- Apax
- Luxembourg Government
- Imperial Brands
- Eni
- BP
- Iliad
- EU Travel Tech
- FIFA
- European Broadcasting Union
- Alstom
- Alfa Acciai S.p.A.
Work highlights
- Representing UEFA in proceedings regarding the European Super League, including the preliminary ruling procedure before the ECJ and the national proceedings before the referring Spanish court.
- Advising the Luxembourg Government on state aid issues regarding tax rulings given to individual tax payers.
- Representing Iliad in its challenge of the European Commission decision to clear the INWIT JV with commitments which the client considers insufficient to solve the Commission's concerns.
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Practice head
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Denis Fosselard