Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP‘s EU competition and regulatory practice in Brussels works as part of its global antitrust and competition practice, with colleagues situated across the EU, the US, and Asia. Its State aid work is particularly notable, and is an area of particular strength for practice head Jacques Derenne: ’one of the very few that matter in Europe on State aid matters’, Derenne has notable experience in the energy, transportation, and tobacco products sectors.
Testimonials
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‘The team led by Jacques Derenne has a unique expertise and experience in State aid matters, including complex ones, that probably have no equivalent in Europe.’
‘Jacques Derenne is the leading partner, he's one of the very few that matter in Europe on State aid matters and with excellent connections with administrations and the European Commission. Jacques is indisputably a star in his field.'
Key clients
- Air France-KLM
- Air France
Work highlights
- Representing Air France-KLM and Air France in a series of complex State aid cases totalling €12.4bn since 2020.
- Representing Casio in a collective opt-out damages action in front of the UK Competition Appeal Tribunal brought by Elisabetta Sciallis.