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A merger is carried out when two or more previously independent undertakings merge, when they create a joint venture or when one or more undertakings acquire control of the whole or parts of one or more other undertakings.

The notification obligation is triggered by turnover thresholds. Depending on the thresholds reached, the merger must be notified either to the Competition Authority or to the European Commission if the transaction has a Community dimension. However, the European Commission may decide to refer a transaction with a Community dimension to the Competition Authority. French law also provides for specific reduced thresholds for mergers in the retail distribution sector.

Gouache Avocats accompanies you during the process of notification of mergers, mergers and acquisitions and creation of joint ventures with the Competition Authority or the European Commission and assists you in the negotiation of commitments.

In addition, Gouache Avocats also assists both merging parties and interested third parties in appeals against decisions of the Competition Authority before the Conseil d ‘Etat and against decisions of the European Commission before the Community courts.