Paul Hastings LLP's Paris team has an excellent track record of handling high-profile, cross-border merger control mandates alongside its international offices, advising on notifications to the FCA, European Commission and other foreign antitrust authorities. The team, which also assists with foreign direct investment and regulatory filings, particularly stands out for its advice to private equity firms. Representing major French and international clients in FCA investigations and state aid cases are also growing areas of strength. Camille Paulhac is a key name for both merger control and antitrust cases.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘The European law, competition and distribution team at Paul Hastings demonstrates in-depth expertise and an unfailing commitment to serving its clients.’

  • ‘Camille Paulhac is a key player in his field. He combines great analytical finesse with a pragmatic and educational approach.’

  • ‘Great pragmatism. Strong responsiveness.’

  • ‘The team is very attentive to the needs of its clients and the strategy to be implemented. Very responsive. Good knowledge and understanding of the specificities of our profession which constitutes a plus.’

  • ‘Camille Paulhac is very available and pragmatic, and gives wise advice on strategy.’

  • ‘The team offers incisive and practical advice, and is obviously highly experienced and proficient in French regulatory work. They are also an excellent coordinator of counsel in foreign jurisdictions. They operate bilingually with ease and have shown great flexibility in working with us.’

  • ‘Camille Paulhac is extremely responsive to our requirements, and is a real pleasure to work with. He masterfully navigates complex issues and we certainly feel we are in safe hands.’

Key clients

  • Google
  • Five Arrows
  • Motion Equity Partners
  • STG Partners
  • Malakoff Humanis
  • Crédit Mutuel Arkéa
  • Galileo Global Education
  • First Brands Group
  • SD Biosensor
  • FCDE
  • Keysight Technologies
  • LG Energy Solutions

Work highlights

  • Advised Keysight Technologies on the global merger control and foreign direct investment notifications of its acquisition of a 50.6 per cent stake followed by a tender offer on the entire share capital of listed company ESI Group.

Lawyers

Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Camille Paulhac

Other key lawyers

Juliette Hua