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Advising several major digital platforms on the EU Commission’s legislative initiatives regarding contestable and fair markets in the digital sector, and electronic transactions in the internal market

Advised one of the largest shipbuilding groups on the merger control-related aspects of setting-up a Joint Venture in the military shipbuilding sector*

Advised the State-owned operator of one of the largest airports in Europe in the context of a formal State aid investigation into ground-handling services*

Advised an association of food packaging companies on stakeholders consultations regarding Directive (EU) 2019/904 on the reduction of the impact of certain plastic products on the environment*

Acting for a French multinational utility company before the EU Court of Justice in its action for annulment against a State aid decision of the EU Commission concerning tax rulings from Luxembourg

Acting for a Korean EV battery and electronic materials manufacturer in a formal State aid investigation before the EU Commission, in relation to Regional aid for a large investment project

Acting for several multinational companies in the context of investigations and notifications based on the Foreign Subsidy Regulation, and advising clients on compliance with EU subsidy control rules

Acting for multinational companies before the EU Court of Justice in actions for annulment against trade defence measures including anti-dumping duties, countervailing duties and safeguard measures. 

Acting for an Italian company in a cartel investigation by the Italian Competition Authority in the cement sector*

Advised an association representing right holders in the recording industry on stakeholders consultations regarding Directive (EU) 2019/790 on copyright and related rights*

Acting for a Finnish global food packaging company in a State aid investigation by the EU Commission concerning tax rulings from Luxembourg, and in related proceedings before the EU General Court