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Kramer Levin Naftalis & Frankel LLP

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Kramer Levin Naftalis & Frankel LLP‘s has considerable expertise in antitrust litigation and follow-on damages claims before the French courts, but is also noted for its experience in investigations and merger control filings before antitrust authorities in other jurisdictions. Distribution specialist Marie Davy leads the team. Since research concluded, Marco Plankensteiner has left the firm.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘The team is available and precise in its answers. Responsive and pragmatic.’

  • ‘The team demonstrated quality expertise and great rigour in our competition law case. The team is dynamic and friendly.’

  • ‘Efficient, dynamic and competent team.’

  • ‘The team members are dedicated and know the client's file in depth. They analyse every single aspect of the case and do not leave anything to chance.’

Key clients

  • Crédit Lyonnais – LCL
  • Crédit Agricole SA
  • Luxottica Group SpA
  • CEVA Santé Animale
  • Trodat/Trotec Group
  • Eiffage Construction SA
  • EES Clemessy
  • Eiffage Infrastructures
  • APRR
  • Canal+
  • IBSA
  • Crearity
  • Crearity

Work highlights

  • Successfully represented Crédit Agricole and its subsidiary in the proceedings before the Supreme Court relating to the check multilateral interbank fees case.
  • Representing LCL in a class action initiated by UFC Que Choisir in connection with the substitution of mortgage loan insurance.
  • Advising Canal+ on merger control and antitrust issues related its co-investment with Mediawan in connection with the acquisition of Côte Ouest Audiovisuel.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Marie Davy