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Ad hoc consultations
This page describes ad hoc consultations with Franck Latrémolière. This service addresses the needs of investors who wish to understand the implications of regulatory or competition law cases in the UK or EU.
E-mail f.latremoliere@reckon.co.uk or use this form to book a consultation.
About Franck Latrémolière
Franck Latrémolière is a founding partner of Reckon LLP. He has experience of advising clients on economic regulation and competition law, with a focus on:
- Regulated industries in the UK and elsewhere in Europe, particularly downstream gas, electricity, rail and water.
- EC and UK competition law, particularly the Article 82 and the Competition Act 1998 prohibitions on unilateral abusive conduct, the Article 86 rules for public services, and the control of State aid under Article 87.
Beyond his consultancy work for clients, Franck invests time and effort in maintaining a good understanding of regulatory and legal developments in these areas.
Contact: Franck Latrémolière
Service overview
Subject to availability and conflicts of interest, Franck is available to share his expertise with any interested party.
The service might be of interest to:
- portfolio managers, investment analysts and other financial specialists;
- journalists and press agency staff; and
- professional advisers who need access to knowledge outside their own area of expertise.
Topics which might be discussed include competition law, competition policy and many aspects of economic regulation.
Telephone consultations
If you have a specific question on a regulation or competition issue in the areas outlined above, a telephone consultation with Franck Latrémolière can provide the answer much faster and more cost-effectively than doing your own research.
For example, you might want to understand the process and timetable, the rules to be applied, the possible outcomes, and the factors that might influence the outcome.
You might want to get a view on the likely strengths and weaknesses of technical arguments that have been put forward in provisional decisions or in parties' submissions.
You might want to get a perspective on similar issues that have arisen in the past and the way in which they were resolved.
A typical conversation might take half an hour. The discussion can be as focused on a specific point as you want it to be. Or it can provide you with a broader overview of the applicable regulatory regime if this is what you need.
If Franck is already familiar with the topic then no preparation time will be needed: you only pay for the time on the phone to you. This will be the case, in particular, for regulatory developments and documents that Franck has already noted in one of the news feeds on http://www.reckon.co.uk/.
The typical cost range for a consultation is £100-£250 (EUR 150-400, USD 200-500), excluding UK VAT where applicable.
The cost will depend on the time spent on the phone and the applicable hourly rate at the time of the consultation.
In the rare cases where time is charged for preparation ahead of the call, or if you require further advice or written confirmation after the call, then a cap on that amount to be charged will be agreed before starting work.
How to book
To book a consultation:
- E-mail f.latremoliere@reckon.co.uk
- Or use this online form
Please specify the question that you need answered, and your preferred times for a consultation.
Subject to availability and conflicts, we will offer you a consultation within a few hours of receipt of your message.
If we cannot help we will say so as soon as possible.
We will respond in any event before 12 noon on the next UK business day.
Other services
Other approaches to knowledge transfer, e.g. briefing notes, ongoing alerts, face-to-face meetings or staff seminars, may be better suited for your needs than a telephone consultation.
Please call Franck Latrémolière on (+44) (0) 20 7841 5858 or e-mail f.latremoliere@reckon.co.uk to explore any of these possibilities.
Languages
The working language can be English or French, at your option.
Pricing and payment
Services are priced on the basis of Franck's hourly rate.
This is available in UK Pounds Sterling, Euro, US Dollars or Swiss Francs.
A fixed price for a defined task can be agreed at the outset if desired.
Accepted payment methods include credit cards (online via Paypal) and credit invoicing (subject to status).
Regulatory notice
None of the services offered above constitute investment advice.
We provide information and advice on regulation and competition issues. We may be able to discuss how these issues might affect particular securities or investments. We cannot provide any advice on the merits of buying, selling, subscribing for, underwriting or exercising any right in relation to any security or contractually based investment.
For more information
For further information or to arrange a consultation:
- Complete this online form.
- E-mail f.latremoliere@reckon.co.uk.
- Call Franck on (+44) (0) 20 7841 5858.