Bertrand is Co-Chair of the Competition Group globally and works in Slaughter and May’s Brussels and London offices. He studied at the London School of Economics (MSc Economics).
Bertrand’s practice spans merger control, competition litigation, market inquiries and competition investigations. He has extensive experience of representing clients before the European Commission (EC) and the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA).
Highlights include advising:
- Korean Air in relation to its merger with Asiana Airlines
- Markerstudy, a portfolio company of Pollen Street Capital, on its merger with Atlanta, Ardonagh’s personal lines broking business
- Marsh & McLennan on its acquisition of Jardine Lloyd Thompson
- Pennon on its acquisition of Sumisho Osaka Gas Water
- Rolls-Royce on the merger control approvals for various acquisitions and disposals
- S&P Global on its merger with IHS Markit
- Independent Vetcare in relation to the CMA’s market investigation into veterinary services for household pets
- JPMorgan Chase Bank in relation to the EC’s investigation into trading on the foreign exchange market
- Platts on the EC’s investigation into the manipulation of published prices for a number of oil and biofuel products
Bertrand is listed as a Band 1 competition lawyer by Chambers and a Hall of Fame leading individual by Legal 500. He is also recognised as a Global Elite Thought Leader by Who’s Who Legal. He is a member of the Brussels Bar (EU list), as well as being qualified as a solicitor (England and Wales).
Directories quotes:
- "He is simply excellent." Chambers UK 2024
- "Bert Louveaux is a master of his craft.” Legal 500 UK 2024