Herbert Smith Freehills LLP fields a broad EU and competition practice covering merger control, antitrust litigation and investigations, distribution agreements and competition compliance programmes, acting for a sizeable portfolio of French-based multinationals across the energy, financial services, automotive and technology sectors, among others. The firm has a particular strong suit in handling complex multi-jurisdictional merger control cases (and is noted for its expertise in filings with the CEMAC Commission). Sergio Sorinas is well versed in merger control and antitrust litigation at both French and European level.
Testimonials
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‘Excellent team with in-depth knowledge of the market, a practical approach to the subject matter and proposals for innovative solutions, and very proactive and always available. The billing in relation to the service provided is excellent.’
‘Sergio Sorinas is excellent: he provides sharp analysis of competition law, and practical, effective advice. He regularly keeps us informed of legislative changes that could impact us.’
‘Very friendly, ultra-competent and pragmatic team.’
‘Very experienced in African jurisdictions with a team that is able to navigate both the legal and the practical implications.’
‘Availability and in-depth knowledge of the African markets.’
'A very good competition law team in Paris, with great expertise in both merger law and antitrust litigation.'
'Sergio Sorinas is a consummate professional, with a keen sense of strategy and extensive knowledge of competition law.'
'A united, motivated and talented antitrust team! Sergio Sorinas and Marie Louvet are a great duo.'
Key clients
- Cellnex
- Nexity
- Groupe Up
- Crédit Mutuel
- Diageo
- Renault
- Amarenco
- Perenco
- United Group
Work highlights
- Advising Cellnex on the merger control aspects of the acquisition of French tower company Hivory from Altice France and Starlight Holdco (KKK), and the subsequent sale of sites in France to Phoenix Tower International.
- Advising Nexity, France's leading integrated real estate group, on the merger control aspects of its acquisition of a 55% stake in the Angelotti group.
- Assisting Groupe Up in an appeal against the FCA's decision to impose a fine of €45m for alleged anti-competitive practices in the market for meal vouchers.
Lawyers
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Sergio Sorinas