Orrick has a stellar reputation in antitrust litigation and follow-on damages claims, frequently representing clients before the FCA and the French courts of the highest levels; its recent caseload includes acting for the claimants in high-profile private enforcement actions against Google and Orange. The team also advises on FCA investigations, merger control (including multi-jurisdictional filings) and complex state aid issues, where Marie-Laure Combet is considered a go-to adviser. The highly experienced Patrick Hubert and Malik Idri, an expert in follow-on damages claims, are also noted.

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Testimonials

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‘Expertise and high level of skills.’
‘Marie-Laure Combet stands out for her empathy, skill and availability.’
‘The team's in-depth expertise makes them unique - in particular, in contrast to a number of other law firms, they are truly collaborative across the different practices and offices. This means that they are able to provide outstanding quality advice to clients.’
‘I've always been incredibly impressed by Marie-Laure Combet. In particular, she has outstanding expertise in state aid matters and is a go-to name in the Paris market for advice on the most complex state aid matters. Marie-Laure works exceptionally hard to provide her clients with the highest quality legal advice. She is also outstanding at communicating complex legal matters in a very easy and clear manner.’
'Excellent team! Patrick Hubert and Malik Idri stand out.'

Key clients

Ardian
AXA REIM France
iQera
GS1
Randstad
Royal Mail Group Ltd
SFR
Dalkia
Biogaran (Servier Group)
Chantiers de l’Atlantique
Saint-Gobain
Figec
Safran
Terreal

Work highlights

Successfully represented Saint-Gobain Isover in an investigation by the FCA regarding an allegation of anticompetitive practices, resulting in the complete dismissal of the case.
Representing Smart AdServer SAS in a damages claim against Google following the €220 million fine imposed by the FCA.
Represented SFR in an approximately €3 billion damages claim against Orange for anticompetitive practices, following a decision of the FCA, in a landmark case before the Paris Commercial Court.