French Commercial code
In forceApplications for the disclosure or production of documents or categories of documents made with a view to or in the context of an action for damages by a claimant who plausibly alleges injury caused by an anti-competitive practice referred to in Article L. 481-1 are governed by the provisions of the Code of Civil Procedure or those of the Code of Administrative Justice, subject to the provisions of this chapter.
When ruling on an application made pursuant to the first paragraph, the court shall assess its justification taking into account the legitimate interests of the parties and third parties. In particular, he shall take care to reconcile the effective implementation of the right to reparation, having regard to the usefulness of the evidence the disclosure or production of which is requested, with the protection of the confidential nature of that evidence and the preservation of the effectiveness of the application of competition law by the competent authorities.
