Competition law
Anticipation, compliance, defence: we handle your competition matters with analytical rigour matched to French and European authorities' standards.
Competition law has become an area where any imprecision can be costly. Our lawyers advise companies on their transactions, the integrity of their practices and the management of investigations by the French and European authorities.
Our approach
We combine deep knowledge of authorities' decisions with a pragmatic approach. Each case is treated as a project in its own right, with the same standard whether it is a compliance programme or a dawn raid.
Areas of practice
- Merger control, notifications, gun jumping
- Cartels and abuse of dominance: compliance, investigations, litigation
- Restrictive practices
- State aid
- Compliance audits and training
Why Andersen in France
Our European reach enables us to coordinate EU-level matters with the same rigour. We place this strength at the service of sober, precise and defensible advice.
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Latest news on this expertise
28 July 2026
Should shares in property-rich companies held by Luxembourg residents be subject to French real-estate wealth tax (IFI)?
In a landmark ruling of 2 April 2025, the French Cour de cassation held that shares in property-rich companies located in France are subject to wealth tax (ISF) in the hands of Luxembourg residents. But is that solution transposable to the IFI under the new 2018 France–Luxembourg tax treaty? Partner Benoît Dambre examines its — uncertain — scope.
4 June 2026
Benoît Dambre named in Best Lawyers 2026 — Tax Law
Andersen in France is pleased to announce that Benoît Dambre, Tax Partner, has been recognised in the new Best Lawyers 2026 ranking under the Tax Law category.
15 March 2026
Andersen in France recognised in Chambers Europe 2026 — Tax
Andersen in France appears in the new Chambers Europe 2026 ranking under the Tax category. Benoît Dambre and François Morazin are individually recognised.