Sergio Sorinas
Herbert Smith Freehills LLPHerbert Smith Freehills LLP stands out for its strong experience in merger control cases, frequently advising major French and international clients on obtaining clearances from the FCA and EC for large and complex transactions. In addition, the team has notable expertise in cases in Francophone Africa, handling filings with the CEMAC Commission. The team is also instructed to handle antitrust investigations and litigation, distribution matters, and competition compliance programmes. Sergio Sorinas, whose expertise spans contentious and non-contentious competition matters, heads the practice. Marie Louvet is also a noted name.
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Testimonials
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- 'A very good Parisian team, with a real knowledge of all competition issues, both in litigation and merger control.'
- 'Sergio Sorinas is a very talented lawyer, always very calm and particularly clear in his explanations.'
- 'Marie Louvet is a very good counsel and works harmoniously with the team.'
- 'Sergio Sorinas is a great asset, with very strong knowledge and practical experience of not only French but also EU procedures (which is not so common in Paris).'
- 'The Paris team has a strong reputation in complex merger control and antitrust litigation in the tech and more established industries (including the auto industry).'
- 'Sergio Sorinas has great expertise in antitrust laws (EU and French law), and shows great engagement and understanding of the client's needs. Marie Louvet is a highly skilled lawyer with strong project leadership abilities.'
- 'Their capacity to analyse legal documents, extract the relevant information, and synthesise it into coherent arguments is invaluable. Clear and persuasive communication, both in writing and verbally. They show unwavering ethical standards and professionalism, upholding client confidentiality and maintaining their integrity.'
- 'Sergio Sorinas and his team have the capability to dissect intricate legal dilemmas, identify the relevant legal principles, and devise creative solutions.'
Key clients
- Crédit Mutuel
- Diageo
- Groupe UP
- Perenco
- Danone
- Renault
- Amarenco
- Maurel & Prom
- Alten
Work highlights
- Advised Diageo, a global leader of in the alcoholic beverage sector, on its agreement to sell 100% of Guinness Cameroon S.A., one of the most important brewers in Cameroon, to Castel Group for EUR 389 million.
- Assisting Groupe Up relation to several pre-trial investigative measures requested by potential claimants for damages, following the fine imposed by the FCA in 2019 for alleged anti-competitive practices.
- Advising Maurel & Prom on the acquisition of Assala Energy, one of the main players in the oil and gas sector in Gabon, before the CEMAC Commission.
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Sergio Sorinas