Strong in the TMT sector, Bird & Bird's competition practice is particularly active in antitrust proceedings before the FCA and the French courts. The team, which counts a number of large multinationals among its clients, also advises on merger control, competition compliance and distribution law. Thomas Oster heads the practice.
Testimonials
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‘The team in Paris is great. We have worked with them on a number of behavioural and contentious issues. They are very strong.’
‘Thomas Oster is excellent. We have full confidence in his advice. He is very professional and thorough.’
‘Responsive team with highly motivated and skilled people and advanced digital solutions to support clients.’
‘Thomas Oster stands out from others because I can give him a ring and have a ten-minute discussion with him to get his view as a sparring partner right away and off the clock.’
‘Thomas Oster's team of lawyers is very competent and professional. It stands out for its expertise, rigour, responsiveness and commitment to its clients. More generally, the entire Bird & Bird Paris office also stands out for its commitment to diversity and inclusion, which is reflected in the composition of the teams.’
‘I am a regular client of the team and am very satisfied with their services. Thomas Oster is an exceptional lawyer. He is very competent in his field and has in-depth knowledge of the laws and regulations. Thomas is always attentive and very quickly understands the legal issues that our company specifically faces. This is particularly appreciated and reassuring on the client side, because we are assured that the advice provided by Thomas and his team will be of a high quality.’
‘Navigating the TMT sector is like navigating a maze of complex contractual terms and ever-changing regulations. This is where Bird & Bird really shines. The team's deep understanding of the TMT sector in France and ability to communicate complex legal issues in a clear and concise manner is truly remarkable.’
‘What sets the individuals working at Bird & Bird apart is their extraordinary commitment, expertise and an innate ability to exceed expectations.'
Key clients
- Réseau Gaz de Strasbourg
- Conserves France
- Groupe Caisse des Dépôts
- Limagrain
- SOMFY
- Groupe SEB
- Samsonite
- L’Oréal
- Manitowoc
- Karl Lagerfeld
- Exotec
- Cosmobilis
- AXA Xl
- Beckman Coulter
Work highlights
- Representing Conserves France in an appeal before the Supreme Court of the decision of the Court of Appeal of Paris to reduce the amount of the fine imposed on the parties in the compote cartel.
- Assisted Groupe Caisse des dépôts in relation to a merger control analysis and filing for the creation of a joint venture in the telecoms infrastructure sector.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Thomas Oster