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Igor Simic, Partner, is a member of the Competition and EU Law team.
He represents French and international companies before French and European regulatory authorities and courts with a particular focus on antitrust proceedings and merger control, notably in the context of complex cross-border transactions.
Admitted to the Paris bar (2000), Igor is a graduate of the College of Europe of Brugge (1997) and of the University Robert Schuman of Strasbourg (Prizewinner in International and EU Law, 1996).
In 2008, he was recognized by his peers and clients as one of the most remarkable young lawyers internationally in Competition Law (Global Competition Review, “40 under 40”).
Igor Simic is unanimously recognised as a key player in Competition Law in France.
Star Individual (The only lawyer in France ranked in this category in competition law) - Competition/European Law
“Igor Simic has strategic vision and he is a specialist, he can give advice that considers the business and the business issues of the company.”
“For high-profile, political matters, Igor Simic is the best.”
“He has extensive expertise handling abuse of dominance investigations. He is lauded by one appreciative client for being ‘technically brilliant’ and they also say: He is highly respected by the authorities.”
“He has really been doing miracles. He has very good insight in terms of competition law advice in France and at the European level.”
“He is clearly among the best.”
“Igor Simic provides analysis in record time that is rigorous, clear and pragmatic, helping us to make decisions.”
Chambers Europe / Chambers France, 2025
Ranked in the Top 40 of the CAC 40 Lawyers
Forbes/LJA, 2024
“Leading Partner” in EU, Competition and Distribution
“Igor Simic is both an expert and a strategist. He has a unique knowledge of the law which he puts at the service of his client. He embraces all aspects of a transaction or a litigation beyond the legal aspects. He is pedagogical and makes complex matters simple. He is extremely engaged, always available, and very pleasant to interact with.”
The Legal 500 EMEA, 2025
“Thought Leaders Global Elite – Competition”
“Igor is one of the best in the market right now.”
Lexology Index (formerly Who’s Who Legal), 2024
“Best Lawyer” in Competition/Antitrust Law and European Union Law
Best Lawyers®, 2026
