Mickaël Rivollier
White & Case LLP
White & Case LLP
Client SatisfactionWhite & Case LLP impresses with the breadth of its EU and competition offering, with strong recent experience in high-profile merger control cases and antitrust investigations and litigation at both French and European level. The team has significant expertise in the digital sector, where it counts several major multinationals among its clients, and is also widely recognised for its distribution law practice, which is the first port of call for many key players in the retail sphere. Yann Utzschneider has a particularly strong record in antitrust litigation and follow-on damages claims. Jérémie Marthan and Mickaël Rivollier are also well-regarded members of the sizeable team, which was further bolstered at senior level with the promotions of Anouk Clamens and Alexandre Martin (to partner and counsel, respectively) in January 2024.
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Testimonials
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‘Jérémie Marthan and Rahel Wendebourg stand out for their responsiveness and pragmatism.’
‘Their great mastery of procedural rules makes Yann Utzschneider's team a formidable opponent in litigation. The sense of rigour and boldness in handling files is highly appreciated.’
‘Yann Utzschneider provides excellent advice and always provides valuable insight into our files. Mickaël Rivollier is, in my opinion, one of the best lawyers on the market in competition, consumer and distribution law.’
‘The team is well rounded and equipped for complex and transnational procedures. Innovative in terms of billing. Exceptional ability of the entire team to understand a new sector in a limited time.’
‘Jérémie Marthan stands out for his pragmatism in the advice provided to the client, and his availability, and Rahel Wendebourg for her drafting skills.’
‘Jérémie Marthan has a responsive and very available team, which is attentive to the constraints of its customers.’
‘Jérémie Marthan is a highly available and proactive lawyer.’
- 'An indispensable team for competition law. There is nothing Yann Utzschneider doesn't know about competition law and he is a key figure in his field. Costanza Mussi is also very competent.'
Key clients
- Casino Group
- RTL Group
- BPCE Group
- Aéma Group
- EPEX SPOT
- Crédit Agricole
- Nestlé/Nespresso
- Fédération Bancaire Française (FBF)
- BSH Electroménager and BSH Hausgerate GmbH
- Atlas Arteria
- Air Austral
- Meta (formerly Facebook)
- Free Mobile
- ALD Automotive
- NTN
- Groupement les Mousquetaires/Intermarché/Intermarché Casino Achats (Inca-a)
- GreenYellow
- Daussan Refrakter Anonim Sirketi
Work highlights
- Successfully represented Intermarché Casino Achats (Inca-a), the joint purchasing venture of Intermarché and Casino, before the Court of Justice of the European Union and secured the annulment of the European Commission's decision following its dawn raids on the client's premises.
- Assisting RTL Group, Europe's largest broadcaster, in the context of the merger control process before the FCA of the attempted merger between Groupe TF1 and Groupe M6 (controlled by RTL Group).
- Represented Nespresso France SAS and Nestlé Nespresso SA in a follow-on damages action brought against in based on a decision by the FCA.
Lawyers
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Yann Utzschneider
White & Case LLPNext Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Jérémie Marthan
White & Case LLPPractice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Yann Utzschneider