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title: "Competition Litigation"
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published_at: "2026-01-24T01:59:22+00:00"
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excerpt: "Defending your interests before authorities and courts Fines amounting to hundreds of millions of euros, structural remedies, damages actions, and personal liability exposure for executives: competition litigation is now one of the most significant legal risks facing businesses. We act..."
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## Defending your interests *before authorities and courts*

Fines amounting to hundreds of millions of euros, structural remedies, damages actions, and personal liability exposure for executives: competition litigation is now one of the most significant legal risks facing businesses.

We act both defensively and offensively at every stage of the process, from the first administrative hearing to the challenge of allegations before French and European authorities, throughout judicial proceedings, and in negotiations aimed at resolving disputes.

Our approach combines responsiveness, rigorous legal analysis, and a deep understanding of business realities to protect our clients’ positions and preserve their strategic flexibility.

We advise all types of economic actors, including industrial groups, distributors, service providers, digital platforms, and executives whose personal liability may be at stake.

## *our*Capabilities

### (01) Competition Litigation and Investigations

We represent companies involved in investigations relating to cartels, abuse of dominance, or problematic concentrations.

Before the French Competition Authority and the European Commission, we build defense strategies from the earliest stages of proceedings, challenge statements of objections, and negotiate commitments where appropriate.

We also handle damages actions brought by competitors or customers, whether following an authority decision or based on independent market analysis.

Our objective is to contain financial exposure, protect reputation, and preserve commercial freedom of action. We also assist companies with internal investigations and the design and implementation of competition compliance programs.

### (02) Emergency Proceedings And Negotiations With Authorities

In many competition matters, speed is critical. We deploy emergency strategies to suspend administrative decisions, obtain interim measures, and protect threatened commercial positions.

At the same time, we conduct negotiations with the French Competition Authority, the DGCCRF, and the European Commission to develop settlement solutions, structure leniency applications, or negotiate acceptable commitments.

These initiatives are designed to reduce exposure to sanctions, avoid the publicity associated with formal proceedings, and preserve the commercial relationships that are essential to business operations.

Collective excellence

at the service of the

*highest standards.*

Team

[Mathilde Saltiel ( Partner )](https://www.august-debouzy.com/en/collaborateur/mathilde-saltiel/)

[Laure Maes ( Counsel )](https://www.august-debouzy.com/en/collaborateur/laure-maes/)

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## Contact Us

## *our*References

Competition Litigation

#### Aerospace Manufacturer – Commercial Dispute

Represented an aerospace manufacturer in a major commercial dispute that evolved into competition litigation. Assisted in defending against allegations of abuse of dominance and excessive pricing following complaints filed before both European and national competition authorities.

Competition Litigation

#### Engineering And Technology Consulting Group – Investigation

Advised a consulting and engineering group involved in a cartel investigation relating to information exchanges, price-fixing practices, and no-poach agreements following an unannounced inspection carried out by the French Competition Authority.

Competition Litigation

#### Industrial Group – Competition Investigation

Advised an industrial group involved in a cartel investigation concerning information exchanges, price-fixing practices, and no-poach arrangements following a dawn raid conducted by the French Competition Authority.

*our* Distinctions

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- (01)Décideurs 2025 – France Economic Law & European Affairs
- (02)Décideurs 2025 – France Economic Law & European Affairs
- (03)Décideurs 2024 – France Economic Law & European Affairs

[More distinctions](https://www.august-debouzy.com/en/distinctions/?search_tax-expertise%5B%5D=competition-litigation)

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