Nicolas Chavonnand Valades

Nicolas CHAVONNAND VALADES is an accomplished legal professional specializing in competition law and foreign investment. Currently serving as an Associate at Linklaters since June 2024, Nicolas previously worked as an Associate at Racine focused on EU Competition Law from July 2023 to June 2024. Prior experience includes a Trainee Lawyer role at Clifford Chance from July 2021 to June 2023, and a Jurist position at the Autorité de la concurrence in 2020. Nicolas holds an LL.M. in European Law with a concentration in Competition Law from the College of Europe, as well as various legal qualifications from institutions including EFB and Université de Lyon. Educational background also features an MBA in Management & Business Law from emlyon business school.