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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.

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Competition/European Law - France

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Band 2

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 additionally assist clients from the technology sector. The law firm is also active in regulatory, compliance and distribution matters.

Work Highlights

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  • Dechert represented Roche in an appeal against a fine imposed by the FCA.

Strengths

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Dechert's capacity is of a good level to handle complex and sophisticated cases.

Competition/European Law respondent
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Dechert is a very strong practice.

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Notable Practitioners

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Mélanie Thill-Tayara
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Mélanie Thill-Tayara
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Band 2

Mélanie Thill-Tayara is best recognised for her expertise in the life sciences and pharmaceutical sector, with further skill representing clients 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.

We have a very good client relationship with Mélanie; she has a very dedicated team and produces high-quality work. She really understands client needs.

Mélanie is a market leader.

I am impressed by Mélanie and her real strength in litigation.

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Laurence Bary
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Laurence Bary
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Up and Coming

Laurence Bary has 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, e-commerce and technology sectors.

Laurence Bary tries hard to accommodate us, which I really appreciate. She is also very solution-driven.

Laurence Bary is always very responsive and knows our sectors of activity well. She is able to tackle complex cases and is part of a long-term relationship with her clients.

Laurence Bary is very bright.

Laurence Bary is extremely good. She is very assertive, strong and knows the cases inside-out.

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Mélanie Thill-Tayara
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Mélanie Thill-Tayara
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Laurence Bary
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Laurence Bary
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