Vertice

Vertice is a law firm devoted to issues related to French and EU distribution law and competition law.

The law firm is renowned for its specific activity in the field of industry-trade relationships and is the key partner for professional organisations in many business sectors.​​​​​

The law on vertical relationships in France presents very specific characteristics with a particularly restrictive legal framework for economic operators. The team has acquired a reputation over several years for its expertise in this field and is regularly contacted, in this respect, by the French public authorities.

Vertice works with a clientele of French and international intermediate-sized companies and large groups, providing both advisory and litigation services.

Having been actively involved in one of the larger RPM cases in France, Vertice’s team has a very clear understanding of the enforcement priorities of the French Competition Authority in this area.

Vertice also represents the interests of its clients before the French courts and other inspection authorities.

The team has assisted many international groups in rolling out their selective distribution networks across the EU and in setting up complex distribution agreements.

Vertice stands out, due to the synergy and expertise of its teams, with a pragmatic approach to the law on vertical relationships, conceived as real strategic leverage.

The main lawyers at Vertice are in particular recognised as Best Lawyers® in France for their expertise in competition law.