EU Regulatory & Advocacy
The European Union (EU) is a powerful legal force, which shapes all the key sectors of the economy. To achieve and increase growth, our clients must not only understand the EU legal and regulatory framework which raises complex legal issues, but also anticipate rules which are constantly evolving.
We have extensive experience in European law, public affairs and sectoral regulations. Our team is particularly knowledgeable about the workings of the EU, including competition law, financial market law, data regulation and information technology law, intellectual property law and consumer law.
With the expertise of our lawyers, legal practitioners and senior consultants, including several former EU officials, we help companies to anticipate changes in European regulations.
We advise and litigate on matters related to the interpretation, amendment, implementation of and compliance with EU requirements.
We specialise in all major sectors, including transport, energy, telecommunications, financial services, media and agri-food, and other regulated sectors, such as public procurement, European funding, product safety, health, environment and climate.
Our lawyers are at the forefront of the latest regulatory developments in financial services (banking and insurance), railways, chemicals (REACH), energy, public procurement, betting and gaming, and cosmetics.
We work closely with our EU law specialists in our European offices, supported by an efficient network of lawyers.
Areas of intervention
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We support our clients in sectors including energy, technology, healthcare, financial services and public procurement and advise them to address any compliance issues.
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We advise our clients throughout transactional regulatory approval procedures, in particular in relation to merger control, foreign investment and State aid.
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We put forward our clients’ views in dealings with EU institutions and agencies, as well as national authorities.
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We denounce practices which are contrary to EU law, such as unlawful State aid, barriers to the internal market and breaches of fundamental rights.
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We represent our clients in actions for annulment, in actions for failure to fulfil an obligation, in actions for failure to act, in actions for damages, in requestfor preliminary rulings and in appeals.
Awards
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Chambers Global - France 2024
International & Cross-Border Disputes
Band 2
Demonstrates excellent abilities acting as lead counsel on outbound work and as French counsel on inbound matters.
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Chambers Europe - France 2024
Competition/European Law
Band 3
Gide has solid experience in contentious matters, often advising clients on cartel and abuse of dominance investigations before the French Competition Authority and on litigation before national courts and European institutions, including private enforcement actions. The law firm also covers merger control mandates and distribution issues.
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Legal 500 EMEA - France 2024
EU, Competition & Distribution
Tier 1
The team has an impressive record of representing clients in some of the most high-profile recent proceedings before the FCA and the national courts." "Standout strength in antitrust litigation and follow-on damages claims." "In-depth knowledge of the relevant authorities. Strong ability to strategize on cases. Availability to accept urgent cases.
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Chambers Global - Europe-Wide 2024
International Trade/WTO
Band 3
Gide has a key complainant-side practice, assisting EU steel producers with the imposition of new trade remedies or with the defence of the same in interim or expiry reviews. The law firm also handles compliance relating to export controls and sanctions. Gide has built up a strong Brussels-based team of individuals with previous experience working within the EC and WTO.
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Chambers Global/Europe - Belgium 2024
Competition: EU
Band 5
Gide regularly advises on merger control issues arising from planned M&A and joint venture transactions. It has further experience in EC abuse of dominance and anti-competitive practice investigations, with a focus on advising complainants and interveners.
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Legal 500 EMEA - Belgium 2024
EU Regulatory: Financial Services
Tier 3
Gide's team is recognised on Legal 500 for its EU Regulatory: Financial Services.
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Legal 500 EMEA - Belgium 2024
Competition: EU & Global
Tier 4
Gide's deep partner bench ensures that the gamut of relevant issues can be expertly handled.