Pharma/Life Sciences: Competition
France
19 years ranked
LAWYER PROFILE
Mélanie Thill-Tayara
France 2026
Ranked in 2 practice areas
About
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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
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Pharma/Life Sciences: Competition - France
Band 1
Individual Editorial
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.
Editorial individuel
Mélanie Thill-Tayara est une avocate de premier plan dotée d’une expertise significative dans les affaires d’abus de position dominante et de contrôle des concentrations. Elle représente des multinationales pharmaceutiques devant les autorités de concurrence françaises et européennes.
Competition/European Law - France
Band 2
Individual Editorial
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.
Editorial individuel
Mélanie Thill-Tayara est reconnue pour son expertise dans le secteur des sciences de la vie et de l’industrie pharmaceutique, ainsi que pour ses compétences supplémentaires dans la représentation de clients dans des secteurs tels que la technologie et le transport. Elle est bien placé pour intervenir dans toute la gamme du droit de la concurrence et de l’antitrust, particulièrement sur les dossiers contentieux, notamment les réclamations de dommages, les enquêtes sur les ententes et les appels contre les décisions et amendes de la FCA.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
I had a very good experience working with Mélanie Thill-Tayara.
Pharma/Life Sciences: CompetitionChambers FranceJ'ai eu une très bonne expérience de travail avec Mélanie Thill-Tayara.
Pharma/Life Sciences: CompetitionChambers FranceMélanie Thill-Tayara demonstrates great skills, particularly in very complex cases, both through her legal finesse and her operational analysis of her clients' needs.
Competition/European LawChambers FranceMélanie Thill-Tayara fait preuve d'un grand talent, notamment dans les dossiers très complexes, tant par sa finesse juridique que par son analyse opérationnelle des besoins de ses clients.
Competition/European LawChambers France
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