Osborne Clarke brings together solid expertise in competition and distribution law to assist clients with antitrust investigations and proceedings before the FCA, merger control cases, competition compliance, and the management and negotiation of distribution contracts (including related disputes). Alexandre Glatz leads the team, which has particular strength in the technology, retail, cosmetics and food sectors. Thibaut Marcerou is also noted.
Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
‘A highly competent and attentive team in competition law. Top-tier expertise with a large team, allowing for the specific specialization of each team member to provide the most tailored responses to clients' needs. Concise deliverables in formats that enable a practical, hands-on approach, which is particularly appreciated. Excellent availability and remote meetings to enhance efficiency. Flexibility and openness in pricing.’
‘Alexandre Glatz for his professionalism, business-oriented approach, attentiveness, and ability to find compromises. Garance de Galzain for her expertise and ability to synthesize information. Thibaut Marcerou for his technical support.’
Key clients
- Verdannet
- ContextLogic
- FEBEA
- Autodesk
Work highlights
- Acted for Etablissements Verdannet in the investigation and proceedings before the French Competition Authority relating to alleged collusion in the rendering sector.
- Assisting ContextLogic (Wish) in several proceedings brought by the French regulator of competition policy, consumer affairs and fraud prevention (DGCCRF).
- Assisted with the creation of a consortium called ‘TRASCE’ made up of the main players in the cosmetics industry and FEBEA (the French federation of the cosmetics industry).
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Alexandre Glatz