LNI Avocats 1, rue Largillière Paris

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1 Firm overview

2 LNI Avocats is an independent law firm specialized in antitrust/competition, distribution and consumer protection laws as well as commercial litigation. We are committed to deliver innovative and practical legal services to mitigate regulatory risks and achieve the highest level of client satisfaction. 2

3 Practice Areas 1) Competition Antitrust Litigation (Cartels, abuse of dominant position) Merger Control State Aid Regulatory 2) Distribution Setting-up of distribution networks (brick and mortar / on-line) Drafting of commercial agreements (exclusive and selective distribution, franchise, commercial agency) Drafting of terms of sale/purchase Tariff transparency rules and restrictive commercial practices (trade imbalance, delisting, trade cooperation, disruptions of established trade relations, fixed or predatory pricing, resale at a loss) 3) Consumer protection Unfair commercial practices Promotions and selling techniques Unfair terms Class-actions Product recalls and liability 4) Commercial litigation Unfair Competition, disparagement and parasitism Disruption of commercial relations Termination of distribution and commercial agency agreements Civil liability Debt collection Sale of business/goodwill and commercial lease 3

4 5) Compliance Custom-made compliance programs: Drafting of practical guides / codes of good conduct Trainings for senior management and associates Setting-up of e-learning tools Implementation of warning mechanisms in accordance with personal data protection laws Audits 4

5 Lawyers Lucas Niedolistek was admitted to the Bar in Paris in He offers an in-depth expertise of all issues relating to antitrust/competition, distribution and consumer protection laws in France and internationally. He also deals with the creation and implementation of compliance programs for various types of clients. Lucas has developed an experience of commercial litigation resulting for instance from the termination of commercial relations between business partners or general civil liability actions before the French Courts. He also advises international clients (Asia, Middle-East) on all legal issues relating to their investments in France. Lucas started his legal career with the Competition Directorate of the European Commission in Brussels. He has worked for a number of top-tier international firms in Paris (such as Clifford Chance and Freshfields) and abroad (Beijing, Hong Kong and London). He has also been Director of legal affairs for one of the most important family-owned group of companies in Saudi Arabia. Lucas Niedolistek founded LNI Avocats in October Member of Association française d étude de la concurrence (AFEC) and of Association des avocats pratiquant le droit de la concurrence (APDC) two of the most prominent legal associations dealing with antitrust issues in France. Education University Paris I Panthéon-Sorbonne (maîtrise (LLB) in business law, 1998) University Paris II Panthéon-Assas (DEA (master) in international law, 1999) College of Europe in Bruges, Belgium (LLM in European Law, 2000) Languages French, English, Polish Publications Lucas has published several articles on competition law and regularly contributes to e-competitions, the online bulletin of the Concurrences review. 5

6 Our commitments Top quality Our culture of quality allows us to provide our clients with a superior level of custom-tailored legal advice while controlling their strict budgets. Be responsive We do pay a particular attention to constraints and deadlines that our clients face during the course of business. Take time to listen We consider that maintaining an on-going dialogue with our clients is a key ingredient for success. Thinking outside the box Our client-centered creative approach helps us to adjust our strategy during the different stages of the case for optimal results. High ethical standards In strict compliance with French regulations, our legal fees are charged according to the time spent dealing with your matter based on our hourly rates. We can also use fixed or partial contingency fees if necessary. 6

7 International LNI Avocats benefits from a network of specialized local counsel in France and abroad. This network is informal and flexible. We always choose our local counsel together with our clients on a case-by-case basis depending on their specific needs. During the course of his career, Lucas has been able to build strong relationships with law firms in Asia (China, Hong-Kong, South Korea, Japan, Taiwan and Singapore), North Africa and the Middle East (Morocco, Gulf countries, Saudi Arabia), Europe (United Kingdom, Poland) and the Unites States. 7

8 Contact Tel: +33 (0) Mob: +33 (0) Fax: +33 (0) , rue Largillière Paris 8