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Dan Roskis

Partner
Head of Competition Law practice in France

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Languages: French, English

Dan is a Partner based in our Paris office where he heads the Commercial and Competition Law practice 

Dan Roskis is a partner in our Core Commercial Group, based in our Paris office where he is in charge of the competition & distribution law team. Fluent in English and French, he specialises in French and European competition (merger control, anti-competitive practices and State aids) and distribution law.

Dan advises major public and private companies, both French and international, on the definition and implementation of their commercial and pricing policies such as anticompetitive or restrictive trade practices and abuse of dominant position. He has developed significant expertise in merger control, notably as regards the filings of acquisitions and JVs to the competent national or EU competition authorities. His activities also include litigation before national and EU competition courts and authorities, as well as advice on State aid.

Dan assists in drafting and reviewing commercial contracts, in particular distribution contracts, general terms and conditions of sale and purchase for a wide range of business sectors.

Dan is a regular contributor to the French legal media on competition issues raised by monopolists' practices as well as on cartel fines. He is also the author of numerous articles concerning advertising sponsorship, EU regulations and antitrust.

His experience includes representing:

  • global clients for the clearance of transactions by the competent competition authorities (FCA; Commission) in the food sector, in the security sector, in the insurance/finance sector, in the automotive and in the waste and recycling sector
  • a group active in the aeronautical sector on merger control and gun-jumping aspects in the course of for the sale of one of its subsidiarity companies active in the retail sector for the setting up of their selective or exclusive distribution network, with a strong focus on competition law issues raised by Internet sales
  • one of the main global luxury groups on its worldwide compliance program (competition law; anti-bribery)
  • one of the main US manufacturers of outdoor clothing on the organization and management of pan-European distribution network, including advice on franchise contract, wholesale distribution contracts, commercial agency and general terms and conditions of sale
  • an international investment bank on its investment transactions in relation to the expected outcome of EU proceedings with regard to projects in the banking, postal, and audio-visual sectors

Dan Roskis' practice is ranked in Legal 500 EMEA (EU, competition and distribution). Clients say : 

“Dan Roskis and his team stand out for their high expertise in competition and commercial law. Their mastery of these subjects allows them to advise their clients effectively by providing them with pragmatic and achievable recommendations. Aware of the constraints of their clients, they also intervene within sometimes very tight deadlines without this affecting the quality of the advice provided.”

Member of the Paris Bar

Doctor of Laws

Postgraduate degree in French and European business law

Dan Roskis

Partner

Head of Competition Law practice in France

Dan Roskis

Partner

Head of Competition Law practice in France

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