Dechert enhances global antitrust practice

Dechert LLP has announced the addition of Marie Louvet as a partner in its antitrust/competition practice based in Paris, enhancing the firm’s client offering in France and globally. Co-chair Dave Forti noted that “the strategic addition of Marie underscores Dechert’s continued investment in our global antitrust capabilities, further enhancing our ability to lead market-defining matters and steer clients through existential challenges and their most complex matters”. Mélanie Thill-Tayara, co-managing partner of Dechert’s Paris office, expressed her enthusiasm: "I am delighted to welcome Marie to our team. Marie is a lawyer renowned for her expertise in competition law, and she will strengthen our competition litigation practice, an area in which we are particularly active."

Marie Louvet comes with extensive experience advising clients on antitrust investigations before French and European authorities. Her qualifications include being recognised as a "Future Leader" for Competition by Lexology Index in 2025 and noted by The Legal 500 EMEA 2026. Ms. Louvet stated, “Dechert’s premier antitrust platform and sophisticated international client base make this an unparalleled opportunity. I am very pleased to be joining such a highly respected team and look forward to leveraging Dechert’s global platform and collaborating with colleagues on landmark matters.”

The firm’s antitrust/competition team, known for its expertise in anticompetitive practices such as cartels, merger control, and private enforcement, supports clients through complex international transactions and investigations. Drawing from a diverse range of industry experience, the team operates from several key offices globally. The Paris office plays a crucial role in Dechert’s European strategy, actively engaging in various areas including financial services and regulatory compliance.

Marie Louvet is part of a broader strategy as Dechert has welcomed over 40 lateral partners this year, strengthening capabilities across various practice areas. Notably, recent additions include a two-partner team in Singapore, further bolstering the firm’s mergers and acquisitions expertise in Asia Pacific. Dechert has been acknowledged in the “Global Elite” rankings of the Global Competition Review 100 guide for ten consecutive years, showcasing the firm’s commitment to excellence in this field. The firm’s litigation practice, composed of over 350 lawyers, also brings significant clout, tackling some of the world's largest and most complex disputes.