With the arrivals of former Orrick partner Malik Idri, who is particularly well regarded for his expertise in follow-on damages claims, and Mathieu Relange, who draws on a strong background as an adviser to the FCA, FTPA significantly expanded its competition offering in 2025. The team is well equipped to handle high-profile antitrust investigations and litigation, merger control and private enforcement actions, with notable strength in the tech sector.
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Testimonials
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- 'In-depth knowledge of the functioning and workings of the Competition Authority, very advanced expertise in antitrust and very high-quality analysis.'
- 'Mathieu Relange: high-level expertise in antitrust and in-depth knowledge of the functioning of the Competition Authority, given his experience within the legal department.'
- 'A small but highly competent team, particularly in commercial court matters, handling both stand-alone and follow-on compensation claims. The staff are also of high quality.'
- 'Malik Idri is available and has extensive knowledge of compensation litigation in competition law.'
- 'Malik Idri is a very capable lawyer in his field and has a very pleasant personality. I really enjoyed working with him, and I highly recommend his services.'
Key clients
- Vinci SA
- Les Echos
- Le Figaro
- Prisma Media
- GMD
- Equativ
- GS1 France
- E-Pango
- Biogaran
Work highlights
Acting for Vinci SA before the Paris Court of Appeal in a challenge to the €13.9m fine imposed by the French Competition Authority in the nuclear decommissioning cartel case, where it is held liable as the parent company of Nuvia Process.
Advising GMD on the merger control aspects of its acquisition by the Chinese group DSBJ.
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Malik Idri
Other key lawyers
Mathieu Relange