Led by the well-regarded Frédéric Pradelles, McDermott Will & Emery AARPI has prominent expertise in the field of antitrust investigations, with recent experience of representing clients in cartel and abuse of dominance cases before the FCA and the national courts. On the merger control front, the firm has a strong emphasis on advising private equity firms on cases at French and EU levels. Paris and Brussels-based Jacques Buhart is another key name.
Testimonials
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‘Frédéric Pradelles has an insightful and pragmatic approach to the hospitality sector, which he knows well. ’
‘Extremely high level of expertise and technical skill. Excellent understanding of the company's issues and the environment in which it operates. Very good follow-up through newsletters and general information. Highly available.’
‘Frédéric Pradelles: technical expertise, responsiveness, availability, support, pragmatism, and a strong understanding of the company’s environment.’
‘Excellent technical mastery and understanding of clients' issues.’
‘Frédéric Pradelles has unquestionable expertise in the field, particularly in merger control, and an in-depth knowledge of the network of practitioners (authorities, economists, lawyers). Additionally, he has a sharp analytical ability when it comes to his clients' operational issues and can present even the most complex legal matters clearly and concisely, in perfect English. He is both a 'business enabler', an excellent competition law expert, and a warm, personable individual.'
'Mary Hecht combines her technical skills in competition law with a strong interest in and mastery of new technologies.’
Key clients
- SEB
- MARS
- ACCOR
- GROUPEMENT DES CARTES BANCAIRES CB
- EDENRED
- ACCOR INVEST
- COGNIZANT
- EUROBETON
- SUMITOMO
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Frédéric Pradelles