The 'very experienced lawyers' at Gide Loyrette Nouel A.A.R.P.I are instructed by major companies and trade associations in connection with the EU's trade remedy measures, with the team both advising on trade compliance and representing clients in anti-dumping and anti-subsidy complaints and investigations before the European Commission. Export controls are a key areas of focus for the practice, which is particularly noted for its ability to advise on company's trade relations with China and compliance with the EU's sanctions on Russia. Practice head Olivier Prost is a longstanding expert on trade defence matters. Anna Claudia Coelho Dias departed the firm in July 2023, while senior counsel Wolfgang Müller joined from an in-house role at the European Commission.
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‘Very experienced lawyers with a good knowledge of our industry, know how to work with trade associations. ’
‘Olivier Prost has a very good understanding of challenges and offers great cooperation.’
‘Excellent strategic approach, whilst at the same time very operational. Superb communication with the client.’
‘Clément Bouvarel and Olivier Prost are both very meticulous and detail-oriented while also offering a big-picture approach. Both are very pertinent and diplomatic in their communication with us.’
‘Gide stands out as a trusted firm offering a unique blend of expertise, innovation, and client-oriented solutions that set it apart from the competition, especially in competition and anti-trust matters. Potential clients seeking to engage with this team will undoubtedly benefit from a deep understanding of the firm's strengths and key capabilities. Their multidisciplinary approach ensures that clients receive well-rounded advice. Gide also boasts an impressive track record of successfully handling intricate cross-border matters. ’
‘Olivier Prost is a standout legal professional and has a deep and nuanced understanding of European Union law and competition law. His expertise in these complex fields is unmatched, and it is this mastery that provides clients with a decisive advantage when navigating intricate regulatory environments.’
Key clients
- Mediterranean Shipping Company
- Africa Global Logistics
- Resonac Europe GmbH
- GrafTech France SNC
- Saint Gobain
- Tokai Erft Carbon GmbH
- ECGA
- Eurofer
- Aperam
- ArcelorMittal Brasil S.A.
- Michelin
- Coalition against Unfair Trade in Fatty Acid
- ArcelorMittal Europe
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Practice head
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Olivier Prost