August & Debouzy has developed real know-how in this type of litigation, particularly in searching for elements of proof; a key phase in an unfair competition suit: seizures of documents on the adverse party’s premises, reporting of unfair practices, expert analyses of the financial harm caused, etc. This crucial preliminary phase is often a time when disputes arise prior to the action on the merits (claim for cancellation of seizures, challenging the expert’s assignment, etc.) and our advice is regularly sought during this period, both by claimants and defendants.