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Dechert's antitrust/competition team in Paris advises clients during investigations and proceedings before EU and French competition authorities and courts. We have significant experience with matters relating to anticompetitive practices such as abuse of dominance matters and agreements, cartel matters, distribution law and state aid.

Our lawyers perform audits and establishes compliance programs specifically designed to meet our client's business needs and characteristics, particularly the requirements of highly regulated sectors. We have a deep understanding of a wide range of industries, from Financial services to life sciences, as well as luxury goods, consumer products, defense, logistics and press distribution.

The Paris team plays a primary role in Dechert's leading antitrust/competition practice and works closely with the firm's other practices to provide comprehensive, high-value services to French and international companies.

Chambers Review

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Competition/European Law - France

3
Band 3

What the Team is Known For

Dechert has broad competition experience covering antitrust investigations, merger control, leniency applications and follow-on damage claims. It additionally demonstrates strength in appealing FCA fines and decisions before the Court of Appeal. The law firm is recognised for its expertise in EU law and matters connected to the pharmaceutical sector. The lawyers assist clients from the retail, technology and transport sectors. The law firm is also active on regulatory, compliance and distribution matters.

Work Highlights

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  • Dechert acted for Apple on the appeal of a EUR1.1 billion fine issued by the FCA in relation to resale price maintenance before the Court of Appeal.

Strengths

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"Dechert have an unparalleled ability to find solutions quickly and explain highly complex issues simply. The team went the extra mile to support us."

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"Dechert is a good firm that we will continue to work with."

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Notable Practitioners

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Mélanie Thill-Tayara
2
Mélanie Thill-Tayara
2
Band 2

Mélanie Thill-Tayara is best recognised for her expertise in the life sciences and pharmaceutical sector, with further skill in areas such as technology and transportation. Her practice covers the full gamut of competition and antitrust law, with a particular focus on contentious matters including follow-on damages claims, cartel investigations and appeals against FCA decisions and fines. She also handles merger clearance and distribution issues.

"I have come across her in court and she is a strong litigator."

"Mélanie Thill-Tayara is very talented and has an excellent reputation."

"Mélanie Thill-Tayara is experienced and highly intellectual. She offers practical knowledge, is very responsive and comes up with practical solutions."

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Laurence Bary
U
Laurence Bary
U
Up and Coming

Laurence Bary earns a position in the rankings thanks to positive market support and a broad practice that spans antitrust investigations, merger control cases and challenges to FCA decisions before the Court of Appeal. She regularly represents clients operating in the pharmaceutical and technology sectors.

"Laurence Bary is my main contact and has great skill in antitrust and merger control."

"We have a good relationship with Laurence Bary. She responds very quickly, listens and is very available."

"She is very dynamic."

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Mélanie Thill-Tayara
2
Mélanie Thill-Tayara
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Band 2
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Laurence Bary
U
Laurence Bary
U
Up and Coming
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