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Competition law

A specialised sector approach

Several operations involving competition issues require an in-depth knowledge of the sector.

Whether it relates to concentrations, mergers or absorptions, distribution agreements, joint venture creations, State subsidies, abuse of dominant position, determination of the reference market or even universal service, we can only find a response to certain issues if take careful account of the specificities of the sector concerned.

Ulys is a leading contact for all these issues where the sector concerned is that of innovation.

Our specialists have an in-depth knowledge of the market; they work at Ulys because they know and like technology and innovation. Where appropriate, the relations woven over time with economic studies professionals make it possible to help the client to finalise or complete a case.

An informed intellectual approach

Competition law has the purpose of ensuring effective competition to everyone’s benefit. It is effectiveness of competition which is sought, to the benefit of the collective interest.

Intellectual property law, which holds a key place in innovative companies, has the purpose of ensuring protection of the individual interests of the holder of the right. It is protection of the investment which is sought, to the benefit of a well-defined participant.

These two pillars of the market economy, apparently far removed from each other even though they respond to shared economic reasoning, must therefore find a balance.

This requires a particular expertise and an informed intellectual approach, which is the norm in the competition law department.

Between business operators

The department makes it a point of honour to always intervene within the framework of business life. The best legal solution is worthless if it is impracticable.

This notably involves ongoing training, not only in law but also on a technological and economic level.

Several solicitors are holders of additional qualifications and have experience outside of the bar, perhaps in economics or in IT. They are therefore capable of speaking the same language as the client: the language of business, projects and cases.