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HW&H

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HW&H's signature strength is its ability to advise German companies and their French affiliates on competition and distribution matters, in addition to acting for French and international groups. The firm has an emphasis on distribution law, assisting with the establishment of distribution networks and with disputes relating to distribution contracts. Practice heads Dominique Heintz and Maria Bagate are also skilled in merger control and cartel and abuse of dominance cases.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘The special feature of the team is their ability to speak German and their capacity to plead in Germany. It is also very diversified in terms of skills in order to address all the problems of our company. Responsiveness and professional competence are the common qualities of the entire team.’

  • ‘Dominique Heintz has great knowledge of the law and procedures, is able to bring in optimal support from economists, and has an immense ability to defend and support the interests of his clients.’

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Key clients

  • Metro
  • La Française des jeux

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Work highlights

  • Acted for Dutch operator Tismi in a dispute resolution procedure before the regulatory authority for telecoms, postal services and print media distribution (ARCEP) to obtain a contract with Orange at market conditions.
  • Acting for Tel and Com, a distributor of mobile and internet services, in proceedings against Bouygues Telecom relating to the termination of their distribution relationship.

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