UGGC Avocats' practice runs the gamut of EU and competition law, with a particularly strong presence in cartel and abuse of dominance cases - including recently defending clients in litigation stemming from the meal voucher and charcuterie cartels - and in distribution law matters, from negotiating distribution contracts to unfair competition claims. The team also assists with compliance and EU regulatory issues. Corinne Khayat, Michel Ponsard and Malka Marcinkowski jointly head the practice.
Testimonials
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‘In short, the team is very diverse - especially in recruitment. As a woman I really appreciate this aspect. The competition team also includes high-level specialists in litigation and unfair competition law, which is not always the case among competitors.’
‘I would like to particularly mention Michel Ponsard and Malka Marcinkowski. Michel is an excellent negotiator and can navigate any difficult situation in a pleasant manner while achieving his goals. I appreciate Malka for her intellectual and analytical abilities and her knowledge of distribution law.’
‘I have worked with the competition and distribution practice of UGGC for many years. It is very reliable. The members of the teams are very skilled, with a very high level of technical preparation. They are absolutely outstanding.’
‘I have worked mainly with Michel Ponsard and Malka Marcinkowski. They have worked together as a team for many years. They are very competent and it is a real pleasure to work with them.’
‘The team stand out for their network, their understanding of state services and the Competition Authority, their great command of files and their ability to handle cases for a set fee.’
‘Strong advice. Knowledge of the transport sector.’
Key clients
- Sodexo France
- Solinest
- CA Animation
- European Gambling and Betting Association (EGBA)
- The Corsican Regional Chamber of Commerce and Industry
- Kindred Group/Unibet
- Veolia Environnement S.A
- SEIU
- Bodyhit
- Mercedes-Benz
- Monin
- Buesa
Work highlights
- Representing Sodexo Pass France in pending proceedings before the Paris Court of Appeal against the decision of the FCA regarding anticompetitive practices implemented in the meal coupons sector.
- Assisting the CA Animation Groupe in pending proceedings before the Paris Court of Appeal against the FCA's decision in the charcuterie cartel case.
- Representing the European Gambling and Betting Association in the European Commission's state aid proceedings against Française des Jeux.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Michel Ponsard, Corinne Khayat, Malka Marcinkowski