"Freshfields Advises FDJ United in Legal Battle Over State Control Decree"

"Freshfields advised FDJ United in a legal dispute regarding a 2019 decree that established state control over La Française des jeux. Following a European Commission decision in October 2024 that found no state aid for FDJ United, the French Council of State upheld the 2019 decree on September 30, 2025, ruling that exclusive rights granted to the company did not constitute state aid. This marked the conclusion of the last ongoing legal challenge related to the company's privatization in 2019, reinforcing the legal framework established during that process."

**Law Firms Involved in the Transaction:** Freshfields advised FDJ United, while the State was represented by Piwnica & Molinié. Additionally, FDJ United received counsel from the Spinosi law firm. **Transaction Description:** The transaction involved a legal dispute concerning decree n° 2019-1060, which pertains to the State's close control over La Française des jeux (FDJ). Following a decision by the European Commission on October 31, 2024, which concluded that there was no state aid benefiting FDJ United, the French Council of State upheld the 2019 decree on September 30, 2025. The Council determined that granting exclusive rights to the company did not constitute state aid. This case marked the last ongoing litigation related to the privatization of the company in 2019 and reinforced the legal framework established during that process. **Lawyers Involved:** The Freshfields team was led by Pascal Cuche, Partner, and included Tanguy Bardet, Counsel. The Spinosi firm also provided counsel to FDJ United, while the State was represented by the team from Piwnica & Molinié. Specific names and seniority from the Spinosi firm and Piwnica & Molinié were not provided in the press release.

"Freshfields Advises FDJ United in Legal Battle Over State Control Decree"

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