Théodore Plat

Associate

Brussels + 32.2.645.14.91

Théodore Plat's practice focuses on EU and French competition law matters. In addition to his antitrust practice, he regularly advises clients on other aspects of EU law, including internal market and regulatory matters.

Théodore's experience encompasses all areas of competition law, including merger control, State aid, anticompetitive conduct, and dominance matters. He regularly assists clients in cross-border merger control procedures before the European Commission and national competition authorities.

Théodore has been involved in several cases concerning State aid and abuse of dominant position, particularly in the energy, telecoms, and health care sectors.

In addition to his competition law practice, he frequently advises clients on other aspects of EU law such as internal market issues and regulatory matters, including before the courts of the European Union.

Prior to joining Jones Day, Théodore worked in the Brussels office of a leading French law firm and at the Court of Justice of the European Union in Luxembourg.

Experience

  • PTTEP acquires 34% of E&E Algeria Touat from Engie International CorporationJones Day is advising PTT Exploration and Production Public Company Limited ("PTTEP") in the acquisition of 34% of the shares of E&E Algeria Touat B.V. from Engie International Corporation B.V.
  • ITT completes divestiture of Wolverine Advanced MaterialsJones Day advised ITT, Inc. in the $171 million sale of its Wolverine Advanced Materials business to private equity firm Center Rock Capital Partners.
  • Fluxys and Air Liquide together build first-of-its-kind CO2 liquefaction terminal in Belgium to contribute to Europe's decarbonization effortsJones Day advised Air Liquide Industries Belgium SA/NV and Fluxys SA/NV on the merger control and antitrust aspects of a transaction to create a joint venture ("JV") to build and operate a CO2 liquefaction and export terminal in the Antwerp port area, including successfully obtaining the European Commission's unconditional clearance of this transaction under merger control rules.
  • Timken acquires LagersmitJones Day advised The Timken Company in the acquisition of Lagersmit, a Netherlands-based manufacturer of highly engineered sealing solutions for demanding marine, dredging, water, tidal energy and other industrial applications.