Maëlys Duval
About Maëlys Duval
Maëlys Duval is an Associate Avocate à La Cour specializing in competition law, currently working at Linklaters in Paris and on secondment at Nestlé's Global Antitrust team. She has extensive experience in antitrust investigations and merger control, having worked at several prestigious law firms and institutions across Europe.
Work at Linklaters
Currently, Maëlys Duval works at Linklaters as an Associate - Avocate à la Cour specializing in Competition law. She has held this position since 2021, contributing her expertise in antitrust matters in Paris, Île-de-France, France. Prior to this role, she worked at Linklaters as an Associate (bar admission pending) in Competition for two months in 2021 and as a Competition law Trainee for three months in 2020. Her responsibilities include handling merger control cases and ensuring compliance with French and European competition laws.
Current Role at Nestlé
Maëlys Duval is currently on secondment at Nestlé, serving as Legal Counsel within the Global Antitrust team since 2023. In this role, she contributes to the development and implementation of legal strategies related to antitrust issues. Her work involves advising on multi-jurisdictional filings and providing expertise in foreign subsidies regulation notifications, showcasing her ability to navigate complex legal frameworks in a global context.
Education and Expertise
Maëlys Duval has a strong educational background in law, having studied at several prestigious institutions. She achieved a Bachelor's Degree in French law, English law, Spanish law, EU law, and international law from Université catholique de Lille from 2012 to 2015. She furthered her studies with a Master 1 in EU law at Paris-Pantheon-Assas University and a Master 2 in International and European business law from Université Paris-Dauphine - PSL. Additionally, she obtained a Master of Laws (LLM) in Competition law from King's College London. Her academic achievements underpin her specialization in antitrust investigations and competition law.
Professional Experience
Maëlys Duval has accumulated extensive experience in competition law through various roles. She has worked as a Competition law Trainee at several prominent law firms, including Herbert Smith Freehills, White & Case LLP, and Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP. Her experience also includes an internship in the Mergers department at Autorité de la concurrence. This diverse background has equipped her with a comprehensive understanding of antitrust regulations and the legal landscape in both France and Europe.
Leadership and Involvement
In addition to her legal practice, Maëlys Duval has demonstrated leadership skills through her involvement in various organizations. She served as President of the Humanitarian Association at Université catholique de Lille from 2014 to 2015. Furthermore, she was the Secretary General of the DEIDA association at Université Paris-Dauphine from 2016 to 2017. These roles reflect her commitment to community engagement and her ability to lead initiatives outside of her legal career.