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Gide Loyrette Nouel A.A.R.P.I

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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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Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • ‘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

Lawyers

Hall of Fame

The lawyers at the very top of the profession, widely known and respected by peers and clients for their longstanding involvement in market-leading work.

Olivier Prost

Olivier Prost

Hall of fameGide Loyrette Nouel A.A.R.P.I.

Olivier Prost has been a partner at Gide's Brussels office since 2002. He is admitted to the Paris Bar (1993) and the Brussels Bar (1994). In 2008, he was appointed as a French foreign trade advisor (Europe section). Olivier started the international trade law and WTO litigation practice at Gide. He advises companies and governments in the use of trade defense instruments (anti-dumping, anti-subsidy and safeguard measures). He is also very active in several areas which are becoming increasingly important to international trade due to the impact of globalization: market access and regulatory barriers, tax discrimination, health and environment, energy, trade secret and export control. He intervenes also in the formulation, interpretation and implementation of EU laws in several industries regularly affected by trade laws, including in European and international litigation.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Olivier Prost

Other key lawyers

Clément Bouvarel, Wolfgang Müller