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White & Case LLP

Competition/European Law

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White & Case LLP

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Competition/European Law - France

Band 3

Band 3


What the Team is Known For

White & Case has a notable team with a broad offering, including assisting with antitrust litigation and cartel and abuse of dominance investigations, as well as dawn raids. The law firm is particularly active in merger control mandates. The lawyers work closely with the firm's international network on mandates with cross-border elements. White & Case's client base features several big names from the consumer goods, banking and food arenas.

À propos de l’équipe

White & Case dispose d’une équipe remarquable qui offre une expertise dans de nombreux types de dossiers, y compris les litiges antitrust et les enquêtes sur les ententes et l’abus de position dominante, ainsi que les dawn-raids. Le cabinet est particulièrement actif dans les mandats de contrôle des concentrations et de réglementation des subventions étrangères. Les avocats travaillent en étroite collaboration avec le réseau international du cabinet sur des mandats comportant des éléments transfrontaliers. La clientèle de White & Case comprend plusieurs grands noms des secteurs des biens de consommation, de l’alimentation et bancaire.

Work Highlights

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  • White & Case advised the BPCE Group on the merger control aspects of an acquisition in the banking sector.

  • White & Case a conseillé le groupe BPCE sur les aspects liés au contrôle des concentrations dans le cadre d'une acquisition dans le secteur bancaire.

Strengths

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  • The team is willing to assist us, beyond just standard answers. The team goes the extra mile - the lawyers learned our processes, our languages and our vocabulary.

    Competition/European Law respondentFrance
  • The lawyers can handle all types of competition cases so we are reassured and know we can rely on them.

    Competition/European Law respondentFrance
  • Thanks to the expertise of its teams in this field and the geographical coverage of its network, the firm is well equipped to deal with the most complex subjects.

    Competition/European Law respondentFrance
  • What I like about this team is the understanding of our industry, which is key, as well as the team's proactivity and the fact that it goes above and beyond.

    Competition/European Law respondentFrance
  • White & Case has great expertise, the team handles our sensitive, strategic and cross-border cases. The team has invested in our relationship and knows us well.

    Competition/European Law respondentFrance
  • L'équipe est prête à nous aider, et pas seulement à fournir des réponses standard. Elle se surpasse : les avocats ont appris nos procédures, nos langues et notre vocabulaire.
    Competition/European Law respondentFrance

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 2Yann Utzschneider
    Band 2Yann Utzschneider

    Yann Utzschneider

    Yann Utzschneider is skilled in handling antitrust investigations, as well as merger filings to the FCA. He also regularly assists clients with dawn raids conducted by the authorities. His practice is particularly oriented on contentious work, with several highlights in follow-on damages claims and antitrust litigation. He is frequently sought out by large clients in the banking and consumer goods sectors.

    Yann Utzschneider est compétent dans la gestion des enquêtes antitrust, ainsi que des dépôts de concentrations auprès de la FCA. Il assiste également régulièrement ses clients lors de dawn-raids menées par les autorités. Sa pratique est particulièrement axée sur le contentieux, y compris les réclamations en dommages et les litiges antitrust. Il est fréquemment sollicité par de grands clients dans les secteurs des biens de consommation et bancaire.

    • Yann Utzschneider is very capable, friendly and he has very good pleading skills. He is incredible.

      Competition/European Law respondentFrance
    • Yann Utzschneider is very reassuring. He is calm and pertinent in his advice, and has excellent pleading skills.

      Competition/European Law respondentFrance
    • Yann Utzschneider has a lot of technical finesse, understanding of disputes trends and good experience which allow him to combine theoretical knowledge with practical aspects.

      Competition/European Law respondentFrance
    • Yann Utzschneider is very creative and knows how to bring complicated, high stakes cases to a successful conclusion through his strategic perspective.

      Competition/European Law respondentFrance
    • He is very convincing, knows cases by heart and has good advocacy skills.

      Competition/European Law respondentFrance
    • Yann Utzschneider est très créatif et sait comment mener à bien des dossiers complexes et à forts enjeux grâce à sa vision stratégique.
      Competition/European Law respondentFrance
    • Yann Utzschneider est très compétent, sympathique et il a un excellent talent de plaideur. Il est incroyable.
      Competition/European Law respondentFrance
    • Il est très convaincant, connaît les dossiers sur le bout des doigts et possède d'excellentes aptitudes de plaidoirie.

      Competition/European Law respondentFrance
    • Yann Utzschneider est très rassurant. Ses conseils sont calmes et pertinents, et il possède d'excellentes aptitudes de plaidoirie.
      Competition/European Law respondentFrance
    • Yann Utzschneider possède une grande finesse technique, une bonne compréhension des tendances en matière de litiges et une solide expérience qui lui permettent d'allier connaissances théoriques et aspects pratiques.
      Competition/European Law respondentFrance
  • Band 5Jérémie Marthan
    Band 5Jérémie Marthan

    Jérémie Marthan

    Jérémie Marthan is added to this table on the back of an increasingly active practice and market recognition. He demonstrates experience advising clients on merger control filings and abuse of dominant position investigations.

    Jérémie Marthan rejoint ce tableau grâce à une activité croissante et à une reconnaissance sur le marché. Il possède une solide expérience en matière de conseil aux clients sur les déclarations de concentration et les enquêtes pour abus de position dominante.

    • He has a good approach and he is efficient and clear.

      Competition/European Law respondentFrance
    • It was a great pleasure working with Jérémie Marthan. He is a lawyer who is committed to his clients, and is available and attentive.

      Competition/European Law respondentFrance
    • Jérémie Marthan has quick understanding of issues and constraints. He is very responsive and pragmatic.

      Competition/European Law respondentFrance
    • He is very pragmatic, reliable and always has a good feeling on antitrust matters.

      Competition/European Law respondentFrance
    • Ce fut un grand plaisir de travailler avec Jérémie Marthan. C'est un avocat dévoué à ses clients, disponible et attentif.

      Competition/European Law respondentFrance
    • Il est très pragmatique, fiable et a toujours un bon flair en matière de droit de la concurrence.

      Competition/European Law respondentFrance
    • Jérémie Marthan comprend rapidement les problèmes et les contraintes. Il est très réactif et pragmatique.

      Competition/European Law respondentFrance
    • Il a une bonne approche, il est efficace et clair.

      Competition/European Law respondentFrance

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