Orrick houses a comprehensive set of competition law expertise, spanning merger control, antitrust proceedings before the national courts and competition authority, state aid and EU regulatory issues. The team has a standout recent record of representing French and global clients in high-profile FCA investigations and follow-on damages claims, most notably in the technology and media sectors, as well as in complex merger filings (including in relation to cross-border transactions). Highly regarded practice head Patrick Hubert handles the full spectrum of competition matters. Maxence Jonvel is another key contact.
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- "The Orrick team is very well balanced and benefits from long and solid experience in competition law. The partners are highly qualified, and the associates are very effective. The team also has a low turnover, unlike other firms. The quality of service is top-notch, and the team shows an excellent client-oriented approach. I consider this team to be one of the best on the market."
- "Patrick Hubert has remarkable experience in competition law, shaped by his years as a lawyer as well as his prior roles within the competition council. His knowledge of competition law and procedures before both authorities and courts is excellent. His comprehensive understanding of the legal field allows him to develop particularly innovative legal arguments."
- "Professionalism – knowledge of authorities – ability to understand markets. A complementary team in terms of profiles and skills."
- "Patrick Hubert has a great pedagogical approach and is highly respected by his peers in negotiations."
- "Very solid experience in competition law, particularly in the judicial context, and offers practical, easy-to-understand advice."
Clients clés
- EDF
- GRDF
- AXA REIM France
- iQera
- GS1
- Randstad
- Royal Mail Group Ltd
- SFR
- Dalkia
- Biogaran (Servier Group)
Points forts
- Represented EDF/Dalkia in an investigation by the French Competition Authority regarding an allegation of anticompetitive practices, resulting in a significant victory with the complete dismissal of the case.
- Representing Equativ (formerly Smart AdServer SAS) in a damages claim against Google following the €220M fine imposed by the French Competition Authority on Google in June 2021.
- Advised Terreal on antitrust aspects relating to the sale of its major activities in France, Germany, Italy, Spain and the United States, to Wienerberger, a listed Austrian-based group, and partially to Swisspor, which involved three Phase II proceedings in different jurisdictions.
Avocats
Hall of Fame
Avocats au sommet de leur profession, largement reconnus et respectés par l'ensemble du marché pour leur expertise éprouvée et leur intervention récurrente et longue date dans les dossiers les plus complexes et prestigieux.
Responsable de la pratique
Patrick Hubert
Autres avocats clés
Maxence Jonvel