French penal probes in antitrust may make immunity more attractive, says enforcer
By Nicholas Hirst ( November 6, 2024, 06:39 GMT | Insight) -- France's top antitrust investigator has said that the use of penal investigative powers to probe competition abuses could incentivize companies to apply for immunity. Stanislas Martin's remarks come in the wake of two cartel sanctions by the French competition authority where it relied on evidence collected by prosecutors.The revival of penal investigative powers by French antitrust investigators could increase the incentives for companies to apply for immunity, according to a senior French enforcer....
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