We advise companies benefiting from State Aids which may be challenged by the European Commission, and assist them with any proceedings which may be brought against them.

We also advise and represent companies seeking to prove the payment of illegal aid to their competitors.

August & Debouzy has developed broad experience in control of concentration procedures and represents investment funds or undertakings (quoted or unquoted companies) which, for the purpose of a merger transaction (merger, acquisition or joint venture), need to obtain the approval of the competent competition authorities in France, or at EU or international level (with the assistance of the members of its network).

August & Debouzy has expertise in litigation relating to anticompetitive practices (cartels, restrictive practices and abuse of dominant position or economic dependency): we regularly act before the French or European competition authorities on behalf of companies, to defend their interests in the scope of investigations and/or proceedings regarding anticompetitive practices.

August & Debouzy advises suppliers of goods and services on determining their pricing policies and business practices: general terms and conditions of sale and/or purchase, pricing scales and specific agreements.

August & Debouzy regularly advises and represents clients in connection with unfair competition disputes, particularly related to the disorganisation of a competitor (hiring away staff and poaching customers), violation of non-compete clauses, defamatory activities, free riding or passing off.

Thanks to the expertise and skills of our lawyers, some of whom have held political or administrative responsibilities, August & Debouzy advises companies and professional associations by monitoring evolutions in French and European law relating to their activities.

August & Debouzy represents the interests of companies before the French and European administrations and legislators; our status as lawyers is a strong advantage over lobbying firms, which are required to provide a multitude of information on their activities and clients and register with the institutions they lobby.