Advising on multi-jurisdictional merger control cases is a key pillar of the practice at DLA Piper, which frequently handles notifications to the FCA, the European Commission and antitrust authorities worldwide. The team also plays a prominent role in FCA investigations, particularly in relation to complaints of abuse of dominant position. Its client base includes a host of French multinationals, with notable strong suits in the digital, automotive and life sciences sectors. Practice head Edouard Sarrazin is skilled in both contentious and non-contentious EU and competition matters.
Testimonials
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‘Great responsiveness and availability. Very good awareness and understanding of the company's needs.’
‘Céline Espesson is strategic in her advice, and shows great responsiveness and clarity of analyses.’
‘Expertise in merger control relating to foreign transactions, excellent interpersonal skills, sound advice, availability.’
‘Edouard Sarrazin is an expert in competition law.’
Key clients
- Doctolib
- Guerbet
- DERET
- Cube
- CRITEO
- Ecolab
- FORVIA
- Groupe Louis Wane
- Michelin
- GAZ DE BORDEAUX
- RENAULT
- Société Générale
- MEDTRONIC
- ROLLS ROYCE
- SODEXO
Work highlights
- Advising and assisting Gaz de Bordeaux in the context of the FCA investigation concerning an alleged abuse of a dominant position following a complaint by the French energy regulator.
- Advising Doctolib in the context of the FCA’s investigation related to possible concerns of abuse of dominant position.
- Advising Michelin and Forvia in relation to the merger control aspects of the investment of Stellantis into Symbio.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Edouard Sarrazin