DLA Piper has a strong skill set in sensitive antitrust cases, with extensive experience of assisting clients in dawn raids and in subsequent cartel and abuse of dominance investigations by the FCA and EC. The team is also well versed in assisting prominent clients in merger control cases, including transactions involving filings in multiple jurisdictions. The digital, automotive, life sciences and mobility sectors are all key areas of expertise. Edouard Sarrazin, who is particularly expert in antitrust litigation, leads the team. Céline Espesson and Julie Brousseau are also notable contributors.
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Testimonials
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- ‘The DLA team stands out for its very pragmatic approach to complex and strategic files. The entire team is always very available and responsive. ’
- ‘Edouard Sarrazin is very involved in all the files entrusted to him. His very good understanding of the business issues on the files allows projects to move forward effectively. Clara Deveau, Julie Brousseau and Céline Espesson demonstrate perfect knowledge of the files entrusted to them and are very available. ’
- ‘Recognized expertise in competition law, particularly in investigations carried out by competition authorities.
- 'Available and responsive team.’
- ‘With his collaborators, Clara Deveau and Quitterie Stein, Edouard Sarrazin adapts to his clients. His expertise in relations with competition authorities is a real plus.’
Key clients
- AIR FRANCE
- AIRBUS
- DOCTOLIB
- GUERBET
- SYNLAB
- ECOLAB
- FORVIA
- MICHELIN
- RENAULT
- SOCIÉTÉ GÉNÉRALE
- FnB Private Equity
Work highlights
- Advising Doctolib in the context of the French Competition Authority’s investigation related to possible concerns of abuse of dominant position.
- Advising Airbus and Air France in relation to the merger control aspects of the setting up of a JV in the component maintenance sector.
- Advising and representing Michelin in the context of dawn raids conducted by the European Commission and subsequent procedures.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Edouard Sarrazin