Ashurst LLP
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Ashurst LLP is well regarded for its expertise in EU and competition law matters in the heavily regulated transport and energy sectors, counting leading French companies such as SNCF and Engie among its clients. Advising on complex state aid matters is a core pillar of the practice, which also has an impressive record in antitrust litigation (and in representing clients in large-scale cartel and abuse of dominance investigations by the FCA). Additionally, the team assists with merger control, including handling multi-jurisdictional filings alongside its international offices, and follow-on damages claims. Christophe Lemaire is well versed in behavioural, merger control and state aid matters.
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‘Competent team well versed in our issues relating to state aid law in particular. Strengths and assets are based on technical expertise and understanding of our environment and our constraints.’
‘Very good knowledge of the competition authority.’
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Key clients
- SNCF and various subsidiaries (Ouibus, VSC, Oui.SNCF, Sferis)
- ENGIE and various subsidiaries
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Work highlights
- Acting for ENGIE before the FCA in relation to a complaint by Direct Energie regarding potential abuse of dominant position in the gas sector.
- Acting for SNCF before the Paris Commercial Court in relation to a follow-on damages action regarding the distribution of train tickets.
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