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About
Provided by Mélanie Thill-Tayara
Practice Areas
Mélanie Thill-Tayara focuses her practice on antitrust and competition law, representing leading companies in merger notifications before the French and European regulators and coordinating multi-jurisdictional filings. She has handled numerous cartel and abuse of dominant position cases; has substantial experience in internal audits, compliance programs, mock dawn raids and employee training; and regularly advises clients involved in inspections conducted by the authorities and subsequent challenges.
Professional Memberships
Board and Executive Committee, Association des Avocats Pratiquant le Droit de la Concurrence; Member, International Bar Association; Member, Association Française de l’Etude de la Concurrence; Member, Studienvereinigung Kartellrecht
Chambers Review
Europe
Mélanie Thill-Tayara is a leading practitioner with significant expertise in abuse of dominant position and merger control cases. She represents multinational pharmaceutical companies before French and European competition authorities.
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.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"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."
"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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