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Firms To Watch: Dispute resolution: Commercial litigation

Almain boosted its commercial and corporate litigation expertise after hiring Gabriel Hannotin, who was previously with Gide Loyrette Nouel A.A.R.P.I., in April 2024. The firm offers a good range of expertise spanning corporate, commercial, exequatur and product liability cases.
BCTG Avocats handles a large spectrum of cases including commercial, liability, financial and industrial risk disputes, especially linked to the renewables energy sector, through Antoine Beauquier, Diane Mouratoglou and Augustin Nicolle.
Launched in April 2023 by a trio previously at Laude Esquier & Associés and made up of Victor Champey, Nathalie Karpik and Pauline Daraux, litigation boutique Berenice Avocats acts for prominent companies, shareholders and SMEs in a diverse types of disputes.
Charles Russell Speechlys is home to an experienced team with particular strength in representing industrial companies and comprising practice head Frédéric Jeannin, Frédéric Dereux and Simon Le Wita.
Foley Hoag added litigation capabilities after hiring Philippe Rousseau (ex Gowling WLG) in June 2024. He handles commercial, product liability and corporate litigation.
HOCHE AVOCATSSolène Delafond and Bastien Mathieu act for SMEs, shareholders and senior executives in post-M&A and shareholder conflicts and in commercial litigation.  
Founded in September 2022 by Pierre Plettener and Mickaël GuillemotMGPP Avocats specialises in assisting individual investors in launching civil liability claims pertaining to fraudulent investment products.
At Simon AssociésVanessa Ruffa leads the firm’s commercial and corporate litigation practice, spanning shareholders’ conflicts, post-M&A, banking and civil liability disputes.

Dispute resolution: Commercial litigation in France

A&O Shearman

A&O Shearman ‘s comprehensive offering allows it to handle intricate proceedings mixing, civil, commercial, criminal and regulatory aspects. The firm excels at dealing with mass claims and follow-on disputes, especially when linked to the banking and financial industry. In addition to representing major investment funds and financial institutions, the team also advises large corporations in commercial and corporate disputes. It is often retained to assist with challenging cases comprising complex international law aspects, while its range of involvement also extends to arbitration exequatur and handling cases before African courts. Erwan Poisson is a key name within the practice which also includes Denis Chemla , and Dan Benguigui who is an expert in financial litigation. Support is provided by counsels Julie Metois and Julie Lombard-Veysset , and senior associate Maxime Mondain-Bernard .

Responsables de la pratique:

Denis Chemla; Erwan Poisson; Dan Benguigui


Autres avocats clés:

Julie Metois; Julie Lombard-Veysset; Maxime Mondain-Bernard as Senior Associate


Les références

‘A very responsive team.’

‘The team is extremely competent, accessible, educational and available with a strong team spirit. Strong rigor and good understanding of the business world.’

‘Excellent technical expertise in litigation combined with a very high level of analytical finesse. Unparalleled ability to develop a litigation strategy in the interest of clients’.

Principaux clients

Natixis Investment Managers


Shell


Weinberg Capital Partners


Alcatel (Nokia)


Citigroup


International Chamber of Commerce


BNP Paribas


IQVIA


TotalEnergies


Worldpay


Goldman Sachs


Imperial Tobacco


Adare – Davidson Kempner Capital Management Group


ADP


Scania


Huawei


BDGS Associés

BDGS Associés’ compact litigation team is an excellent fit to the firm’s thriving M&A, antitrust and insolvency practices. Headed by the highly regarded  Kyum Lee, the practice is regularly entrusted to deal with some of the market’s most high-profile cases. Its caseload is filled with prominent shareholders’ conflicts while the team is experiencing growing activity in the debt restructuring and insolvency arena where it acts in highly challenging matters. The team is also regularly entrusted with high-stake commercial litigation, civil liability and regulatory disputes, as well as international proceedings. Many leading French and international companies and investment funds are clients. Regulatory and competition partner expert Antoine Gosset-Grainville and senior associate Florian Dessault also contribute.

Responsables de la pratique:

Kyum Lee


Les références

‘One of the leading names in the market for the management of strategic commercial litigation, often involving complex aspects of contract and corporate law. The team also handles shareholder and governance disputes, as well as M&A litigation. The firm can handle a wide range of disputes, including complex international litigation.’

‘Kyum Lee is one of the most brilliant lawyers of his generation, unanimously recognised and respected by the market for his proven expertise and his recurring intervention in various areas of business law and in the most complex and prestigious cases on the market.’

‘Very good team, capable of handling a wide variety of files while always bringing a strategic vision.’

‘Kyum Lee is a very good strategist who excels in procedural matters.’

‘A team that stands out for its excellent knowledge of files, its great legal competence, its responsiveness and its agility. It proposes innovative but always relevant solutions.’

‘Kyum Lee is a top-level lawyer. His excellent legal skills are complemented by remarkable strategic intelligence, essential for resolving the complex cases.’

Principaux clients

Engie


Carrefour


Caisse des Dépôts et Consignation


Lov Group


Bouygues Telecom


Bpifrance


Ceva Santé Animale


MBDA France


Société Générale


CMA CGM


Crédit Agricole Assurances (Predica)


Korean Engineering Products


La Banque Postale


EIM Capital


GPG Group (Groupe Philippe Ginesté)


Corum


Diageo


Principaux dossiers


  • Assisting Carrefour in multiple proceedings initiated both by Carrefour and Systeme U in connection with the performance of a major international purchasing agreement.
  • Assisting the board members of Bourrelier Group in connection with a claim for mismanagement brought by JG Capital Management as minority shareholder.
  • Assisting MBDA France in connection with several proceedings brought by minority shareholders of Dolphin Integration who challenge the court-approved transfer of Dolphin Integration’s assets to MBDA FRANCE in the context of Dolphin Integration’s insolvency proceedings.

Bredin Prat

Corporate firm Bredin Prat houses high-end litigation skills to which the largest French and international companies, from blue-chip oil and gas and retail companies to the most sophisticated financial and leading internet platforms turn to for their most challenging cases. The team impresses by its ability to handle a large array of disputes. While it excels at managing governance, shareholders’ conflicts and M&A related cases, the practice also acts in high-profile commercial litigation disputes. Its range of work also extends to mass claims (antitrust follow-on and product liability cases). It recently obtained several landmark victories recently on behalf of leading internet platforms in strategic cases in where their business models is at stake. The all-star team includes  Jean-Daniel BretznerFlorian Bouaziz Eve Duminy and Tom Vauthier . Counsel Calmann Bellity   provides support.

Responsables de la pratique:

Didier Martin; Jean-Daniel Bretzner; Florian Bouaziz; Sébastien Prat; Ève Duminy; Tom Vauthier


Autres avocats clés:

Calmann Bellity


Les références

‘Bredin Prat is an outstanding top-tier French firm. The firm caters for all key needs of large corporations and high net worth individuals, ranging from general corporate work to complex litigations and white collar matters.’

‘The team has great expertise in litigation. They are quick to get on top of complex fact patterns and distill their advice in a smooth and understandable fashion. ’

‘They provide great legal analysis, insightful legal judgment, impressive advocacy skills and elegant drafting. ’

‘Excellent support and advice. A very well-organized team, adapted according to changing needs. Very available and responsive.’

‘Excellence and perfection in legal advice and client support with the sole objective of winning the case and anticipating all risks.’

‘Jean-Daniel Bretzner is impressive in terms of precision, competence and experience. Tom Vauthier is following in his steps.’

‘Florian Bouaziz’s quality of the work and his key associates is consistently great.’

‘In addition to her great availability and personal involvement in cases, Eve Dumigny is remarkable for the finesse of her analysis and in the implementation of strategies, the quality of her writing and her ability to understand a situation in a holistic manner.’

Principaux clients

Lazard Frères


Altarea


Groupe Atlantic


Lactalis


beIN


EDF


Airbnb


Nike


Danone


Simon Property


Christian Dior Couture/LVMH


DAF


Ineos


Schneider Electric


Imerys


Air Caraïbes


Celanese


KKR


Sector Alarm


Uber


Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton

Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton is retained by leading French, US and international companies to assist with their most challenging commercial, financial and corporate disputes. The Parisian team’s highly versatile expertise allows it to manage a very diverse caseload, such as numerous antitrust follow-on cases in the TMT sector, while it is regularly called upon by the M&A practice to handle litigation proceedings arising from the market's largest M&A transactions. The litigation team’s corporate knowhow also earns it top mandates on shareholders’ conflicts and related top debt restructuring proceedings. Jean-Yves Garaud and Delphine Michot are among the best litigators in France, while senior attorney Aude Dupuis  is also a strong asset.

Responsables de la pratique:

Jean-Yves Garaud; Delphine Michot; Guillaume de Rancourt; Aude Dupuis


Les références

‘First rate service.’

‘Jean-Yves Garaud has an excellent knowledge of the international arbitration and commercial litigation fields.’

Principaux clients

Veolia


The French State


Google


Garuda Indonesia


Internal Flavors and Fragrances (IFF)


Novasep and Henogen


ArcelorMittal


Newmont


Mello and SCI GrandRue


Grupo Bimbo


Engie SA, Tractebel Engineering SA, Tractebel Engineering GmbH, International Power SA


Principaux dossiers


  • Successfully represented Citibank in litigation proceedings initiated by Banque Delubac & Cie seeking damages in excess of EUR 1 billion for an alleged loss caused by the Euribor and Libor manipulations.
  • Representing Google in multiple matters relating to infringement findings by competition authorities
  • Representing Canal+ SA in connection with the disputes related to the broadcasting rights of French Soccer Championships:

Clifford Chance

Clifford Chance houses one of the market’s most prominent commercial litigation practices. The team is regularly retained to handle high stake disputes linked to the retail sector where it represents leading distributors, e-retailers and commercial brands in high-profile unfair competition cases with other major commercial brands or the French state. The practice also regularly acts in high-profile antitrust damage claims while its range of expertise also extends to corporate, construction and banking litigation. It represents a prominent client base spanning various industry sectors including TMT, transport, financial services and pharmaceutical in addition to retail. Diego de Lammerville and Thibaud d’Alès are top notch. They are supported by counsel Geoffroy Pascaud .

Responsables de la pratique:

Thomas Baudesson; Diego de Lammerville; Thibaud d’Alès


Autres avocats clés:

Geoffroy Pascaud; Vladimir Maillot; Laura Bénouchène


Les références

‘The team demonstrates complementarity, great expertise and excellent interpersonal skills. Close to its client, attentive to their needs and constraints. The team is an ally which allows the client to feel serene.’

‘Thibaud d’Ales and Vladimir Maillot: responsiveness, professionalism and expertise. Always attentive, proactive and with a strategic and pragmatic approach.’

‘Thibaud d’Alès is the litigation lawyer to call upon when the case seems inextricable. His depth of analysis, his ability to grasp the most complex issues and his sense of strategy allow him to obtain brilliant results. He is perfectly supported by dedicated and talented teams and his talent for pleading is impressive.’

Principaux clients

Carrefour


Ligue de Football Professionnel


Novartis – Sandoz


SNCF Gares & Connexions


TotalEnergies Electricité et Gaz de France


Axian


Electrolux


IDEX Energies


Bank of China


Staci


Principaux dossiers


  • Representing SNCF Gares & Connexions in a major dispute against Ceetrus group in connection with the failure of the Gare du Nord renovation project in preparation for the 2024 Olympic Games.
  • Representing Electrolux in the context of a follow-on claim initiated by Casino Group further to a decision of French Competition Authority imposing a €189 million fine on the members of the household appliances cartel.
     
  • Representing IDEX in a dispute concerning an innovative heating/cooling system for the major scientific and technological hub Paris Saclay.

Darrois Villey Maillot Brochier

Darrois Villey Maillot Brochier has a long established reputation as one of the market’s top firms for corporate and litigation issues. The high-profile team is able to tackle a wide array of disputes, with a particular mastery in the field of corporate and post-M&A disputes. Representing many blue-chip French companies as well as international groups, the practice is also entrusted to deal with high-stake damages follow-on and civil liability cases, while it regularly manages major commercial litigation. Finally, the practice also defends top pharmaceutical companies facing highly sensitive healthcare product liability claims. The excellent duo made up of Matthieu Brochier and Nicolas Mennesson co-head the practice, with other key members including Cyril Bonan and Julie Pasternak . Senior statesman  Jean-Michel Darrois also contributes.

Responsables de la pratique:

Matthieu Brochier; Nicolas Mennesson


Autres avocats clés:

Jean-Michel Darrois; Cyril Bonan; Julie Pasternak; Wenceslas Le Chevalier


Les références

‘Matthieu Brochier and Nicolas Menesson are perfectly competent and excellent strategists.’

‘Excellent team; high technical skills.’

‘A high-quality service.’

Principaux clients

Abénex


Accenture


Atos SE


bioMérieux


Bouygues SA


Bouygues Télécom


Brad Pitt


Cafeyn


CNAJMJ


Capgemini


Ciments Calcia


Colgate-Palmolive


Comemi


Comexposium


Crédit agricole


Danone


EDF


Fairbanks


Kelkoo


Kering


Clariane


ISOS7


Laboratoires Filorga Cosmétiques


Lagardère SA


NRJ


Pari Mutuel Urbain (PMU)


Roquette Frères


Safilo


Videlio


Vivendi


Webedia


Wyrl (Joko)


Principaux dossiers


  • Advises Bouygues Telecom in its appeal against a ruling of the Paris Commercial Court awarding Free Mobile €308 million in damages as part of a series of disputes brought by Free Mobile against its competitors and their so-called “subsidised” smartphones.
  • Advised successfully Vivendi in a French class action before the Paris commercial court for compensation for a stock market loss of more than 2 billion euros claimed by a hundred of investment funds and institutional investors.
  • Advised Daimler in several actions brought before French courts by alleged victims of the trucks cartel further to the European Commission decision dated 19 July 2016.

Signature Litigation AARPI

Signature Litigation AARPI stands out for its highly versatile litigation expertise that features second-to-none toxic tort and product liability know-how. In that area, the firm is entrusted by the world’s largest IT and manufacturing companies to handle their most strategic cases, currently acting in market’s highlights linked to the automotive, healthcare and IT sectors. Insurance, mass litigation, ESG, and civil fraud are also top fields of litigation expertise, with the team being regularly retained to manage new emerging issues such as duty of vigilance-based proceedings. Finally, the practice also manages a growing number of corporate, commercial and banking litigation, including shareholder conflicts.  Thomas Rouhette ranks among France’s most highly regarded names in the litigation arena, while Sylvie Gallage-Alwis is one of the country’s most sought-after advisers for sensitive product liability cases.  Jérémie Fierville completes the partnership, adding excellent corporate and financial litigation expertise. Counsels Mathilde Gérot and Ela Barda also deserve a mention. Claire Massiera left the firm in May 2024.

Responsables de la pratique:

Thomas Rouhette; Sylvie Gallage-Alwis; Jérémie Fierville


Autres avocats clés:

Mathilde Gérot; Ela Barda


Les références

‘Close-knit and very friendly team that provides work of exceptional quality, both in writing and during hearings, during which Thomas Rouhette is formidable. Very collegial approach with the client and fine understanding of their commercial and technical issues. Versatile team.’

‘Thomas Rouhette is an excellent lawyer, creative and a fine strategist, particularly formidable in court, who always takes into account the commercial issues of his clients. Pedagogical and very pleasant, he ensures regular, honest and collaborative communication with the client. Ela Barda, counsel, is extremely competent and forms a very effective tandem with Thomas Rouhette. She handles the legal and technical issues of a case to perfection.’

‘They are excellent, knowledgeable and responsive as well as being a pleasure to work with.’

‘Excellent team, highly specialised with strong individuals.’

‘Jérémie Fierville is excellent and always a pleasure to work with. He sees to the heart of the issue and looks for every opportunity to find an advantage for his clients.’

‘Great team. Excellent expertise in litigation. An extremely serious, reliable and always innovative firm that finds the best possible strategies to resolve a dispute.’

‘Thomas Rouhette: litigation power house. Sylvie Gallage-Alwis: the innovator of the team.’

‘Their resolutely client-focused approach, combined with tailor-made strategic advice, makes them trusted partners.’

Principaux clients

Airbnb


Boeing


Casino


Dailymotion


Garrett Motion


Emerson


GE


Honeywell


ID Logistics


Infineum


LG Energy


Mersen


Mitsubishi


Pfizer


Renault


Trivago


Société Générale


The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company


Vorwerk


Wish


Principaux dossiers


  • Representing Pfizer in the French claim relating to the Covid-19 vaccine.
  • Representing French retail group Casino in a dispute arising from alleged non-compliance of its obligations deriving from the so-called duty of vigilance.
  • Representing Groupe Renault in the so-called dieselgate and motorgate cases.

Viguié Schmidt & Associés

Viguié Schmidt & Associés  is entrusted by leading companies, corporate executives and wealthy families facing high-stakes disputes. M&A and corporate litigation as well as shareholders conflicts are top areas of expertise where team members can fully leverage on their dual litigation and corporate advisory profiles, regularly handling high-profile disputes pertaining to listed companies or involving prominent stakeholders. The practice also manages a good amount of complex commercial disputes, while its range of work also extends to banking, estate succession and life sciences matters.  Yves Schmidt and Martin Donato. co-head the practice, which also includes Nicolas Viguie , Daniel Villey and Etienne Gouesse  .

Responsables de la pratique:

Yves Schmidt; Martin Donato


Autres avocats clés:

Nicolas Viguié; Daniel Villey; Etienne Gouesse.


Les références

‘Excellent quality.’

‘In-depth understanding of the facts and issues. The team knows how to make itself available in case of emergency.’

‘Very high legal technique and innovative approach to legal issues. Great management of a very complex file.’

Principaux clients

Renault


Aon


Fimalac Entertainment


Abénex


Marex


Rallye


Hydroption


Les Domaines de Fontenille


EPC


Editions Rotative


D&A Pharma


Eviden


Principaux dossiers


  • Defending Renault, against its former CEO Mr. Carlos Ghosn, who filed actions before the French civil and commercial jurisdictions for his variable remuneration, stock options, long-term investing plan shares and his retirement guaranteed regime (“top hat” pension scheme) as well as handling Renault’s counterclaims against Mr. Carlos Ghosn.
  • Defending EPC France in commercial litigations against a competitor and the listed company EPC SA against proceedings engaged by Candel&Partners, an activist shareholder holding more than 10% EPC’s shares.
  • Defending a middle-east petrochemical exporter in pending proceedings before Paris Court of Appeal against BNP Paribas following measures taken by the bank in 2012 in the context of sanctions by US OFAC for embargo violations

White & Case LLP

White & Case LLP houses a prominent team able to handle all kind of strategic disputes such as high-stake post-M&A and debt restructuring related disputes, often acting for leading investment funds. Its knowhow in the field of commercial litigation and consumer law is also top notch, while the practice also stands out for its ability to manage complex cases mixing financial, securities, civil, criminal, consumer and commercial law issues. Its client base includes many leading French and international corporations, spanning various industry sectors such as the automotive and IT ones. The highly regarded Diane Lamarche supervises the practice, which also includes the excellent Kami Haeri and competition and distribution partner Yann Utzschneider . Other key members include younger partners Alexandre Kiabski , Félix Thillaye  and Anouk Clamens .

Responsables de la pratique:

Diane Lamarche


Autres avocats clés:

Kami Haeri; Yann Utzschneider; Alexandre Kiabski;, Félix Thillaye; Anouk Clamens.


Les références

‘Available, efficient and very competent.’

‘Very strong litigation team. ’

‘Kami Haeri is an exceptionally talented and gifted orator. Alexander Kiabski is a very detailed and reliable advisor, with tons of knowledge and graceful manners.’

Principaux clients

Orpea


Google


Free/Iliad Group


OCM Luxembourg ECS Retail France (OCM)


Elliott


Foncia


Webgroup Czech Republic


Crealis Spa & Sparflex SA


The Republic of the Sudan


Metro Goldwyn Mayer


Warner Bros. Entertainment


Renault


Principaux dossiers


  • Representing Orpea in 22 commercial disputes in France and abroad.
  • Representing Google on a  GDPR-related class action
     
  • Representing Free/Iliad Group.in a TV rights dispute.

CBR & Associés

CBR & Associés houses one of the market’s best commercial litigation practices to which many leading French companies are longstanding clients. The practice regularly acts in high-stakes commercial disputes mixing complex commercial and consumer regulatory law aspects, and often opposing large corporations or involving consumer associations and regulators. The team, which is particularly active in the TMT, retail, energy, tobacco and sports sectors, is particularly versatile and also handles some corporate cases. Pierre-Olivier Chartier and Judith Vuillez are excellent.

Responsables de la pratique:

Pierre-Olivier Chartier; Judith Vuillez


Autres avocats clés:

Guillaume Soubiran


Les références

‘Excellent collaboration, constant search for innovative solutions.’

‘Quick to react and advise in a clear, commercial and comprehensive manner. ’

‘Extraordinary quality of legal analysis, strategic vision always at the service of the client’s commercial and financial interests.’

‘This team is extremely responsive and has a pragmatic approach that is close to business issues. The lawyers are available and easy to contact directly. The exchanges are fluid.’

‘Judith Vuillez is clever, practical , responsive and commercial with an excellent command of English. She is a pleasure to work with and extremely client friendly . Nothing is too much trouble for Judith who provides clear and prompt advice and goes out of her way to solve problems . ’

‘Judith Vuillez and Guillaume Soubiran make up a fantastic team, they are each commercially astute and aware of clients’ sensitivities and need for a swift resolution. ’

‘Pierre-Olivier Chartier  is a strategist, providing very fine legal analyses of issues’.

‘Pierre-Olivier Chartier is one the best lawyers in commercial litigation on the Parisian market. In addition to an enormous capacity for work, a very strong responsiveness, a perfect mastery of legal procedures, he also has extremely sharp expertise in corporate law. It is better to have him on one’s side.’

Principaux clients

ADIDAS


ITV STUDIO


BACARDI MARTINI FRANCE


PROCTER & GAMBLE


TETRA MEDIA FICTION


TF1 PUBLICITE


BRITISH AMERICAN TOBACCO


THE RETAILORS GROUP


KAEFER WANNER


SFR


NEXTRADIOTV


SPORTSCOTV


TOTALENERGIES


PMU


EUROVIA/VINCICONSTRUCTION


EUROPCAR


ARAMIS


NRJ


GRDF


TF1


OVH


Principaux dossiers


  • Representing TotalEnergies in a major dispute against EDF regarding the suspension of TotalEnergies’s nuclear power supply contract for force majeure due to the COVID-19 outbreak.
  • Representing SFR in a major dispute against apple regarding the legality of contracts for the supply of the iPhone to electronic communications operators.
     
  • Representing SFR in a major dispute with another mobile service provider relating to unfair competition.

De Pardieu Brocas Maffei

De Pardieu Brocas Maffei shows great agility in managing various types of cases, representing a wide range of clients from major corporations to banks and investment funds. The litigation practice regularly acts in cases linked to the firm’s thriving real estate, restructuring and antitrust practices. It is currently acting in high-stake antitrust follow-on and debt restructuring judicial proceedings. The practice’s caseload also includes challenging commercial and corporate disputes, while IP, securities and product liability litigation is also dealt with. The team is co-headed by Barbara Levy, real estate expert Paul Talbourdet and the talented  Alexandre Vermynck who joined the firm late 2023, bringing further strength to the practice. Counsel Alison Vogt  provides key support.

Responsables de la pratique:

Barbara Levy; Paul Talbourdet; Alexandre Vermynck


Autres avocats clés:

Alison Vogt


Principaux clients

ALIER


AXA REIM


Belfius Banque


Big Mamma


BLACKBERRY


BNP PARIBAS


BOOKING.COM


Bouygues Telecom


C3 Institute


CA CIB


Carmila France


CoinPayments


CREDIT AGRICOLE


Eiffel Energy


EMERIGE


GECINA


GENERALI


INTESA BANK


LASTMINUTE


LVMH Swiss Manufactures


Manpower


MAN TRUCKS


NAPAPIJRI


Parfums Christian Dior


Pierre Balmain


SEPM (FRENCH PRESS MAGAZINES ASSOCIATION)


EMERIGE


SIEMENS HEALTHCARE


SNCF / RATP


TALESUN SOLAR


THE NORTH FACE INC.


TIMBERLAND


VALEO GROUP


VEOLIA


VICTORIA’S SECRET


groupe burrus


Principaux dossiers


  • Representing the Principality of Monaco in a fraud case against Caroli Immo, a major real estate promoter..
  • Representing Valéo against a primary insurer in connection with a commercial agreement.
  • Representing BOUYGUES TELECOM in proceedings against FREE MOBILE for unfair competition.

Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer LLP

Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer LLP is retained by multinationals as well as leading French and international companies (spanning the retail, TMT, pharmaceutical and automotive industries), financial institutions and investment banks to manage their most sensitive matters. The practice covers a high diversity of disputes, ranging from commercial litigation to regulatory and mass consumer and toxic claims. It also regularly acts in post M&A disputes and regularly represents banks and financial institutions in financial and banking disputes. The practice is co-headed by Stéphane BénouvilleDimitri Lecat and Anne-Laure Vincent. Counsel Julie Chapuy  provides support.

Responsables de la pratique:

Stéphane Bénouville; Dimitri Lecat; Anne-Laure Vincent


Autres avocats clés:

Julie Chapuy


Les références

‘Strong expertise in commercial and stock market litigation from Dimitri Lecat and Julie Chapuy.’

‘Remarkable intelligence in implementing strategies.’

‘Anne-Laure Vincent is excellent. Super lawyer and very commercial. ’

Principaux clients

France Fortress (Dashang Group)


Barclays Bank PLC


BPCE SA / Natixis SA


Electricité de France (EDF)


General Mills


JPMorgan Chase Bank


STMicroelectronics SA


Vivendi


Volkswagen


Principaux dossiers


  • Advising two international automotive manufacturers in more than a hundred follow-on claims proceedings introduced in France following the EU commission decision sanctioning truck manufacturers for having exchanged information on gross trucks pricing and emission rules between 1997 and 2011.
  • Representing a multinational technology company in four actions filed by the Minister for Economic Affairs before the Paris Commercial Court following an investigation conducted by the DIRECCTE regarding the conditions in which distribution contracts, entered into between our client and the four French phone carriers, were negotiated.
  • Assisted Vivendi before French Courts in relation to an alleged distortion of financial information during the period 2000-2002 raised by professional investors.

Gibson Dunn

A lender in the insolvency and restructuring space, Gibson Dunn‘s team also boasts high-level litigation expertise that particularly thrives in managing litigation aspects of the market’s largest debt restructuring cases. The team’s range of work also extends to many other areas, including product and civil liability, as well as M&A and commercial litigation. Finally, the team also shows strong knowhow handling arbitration award judicial proceedings and is increasingly mandated, notably by leading retail and food corporations, to assist with high-stake ESG and human rights issues in France and before the ECHR. The team is headed by Jean-Pierre Farges and includes Pierre-Emmanuel Fender ,  Eric Bouffard and  Robert Spano,

Responsables de la pratique:

Jean-Pierre Farges


Autres avocats clés:

Pierre-Emmanuel Fender; Eric Bouffard


Les références

‘They are very efficient in their solutions.’

‘Jean-Pierre Farge has a thorough knowledge of business law and an exemplary approach in his monitoring of cases. His advice and support are an essential asset.’

‘Very high-quality team, great responsiveness, inventiveness, professionalism, availability.’

Principaux clients

Devas Mauritius


Columbia Capital


Devas Multimedia


LBI Développement


Lapeyre


Camaïeu, CVC, Farallon, Ochziff, Goldentree, HIG Capital


Bayside and Carval


Casino, Guichard-Perrachon


Monoprix Exploitation


Distribution Casino France


GDP Vendôme


Asteren


Sabena Technics


Gide Loyrette Nouel A.A.R.P.I.

Gide Loyrette Nouel A.A.R.P.I. significantly enhanced its commercial and corporate litigation expertise following the arrival of standout lawyer Olivier Loizon (ex Viguié Schmidt & Associés) in February 2024, adding extensive experience in managing high-stakes public and private M&A disputes and antitrust follow-on proceedings. The team, which also includes Bruno Quentin and Jean-Sébastien Bazille, has the ability to handle a whole array of cases including complex cross-border cases, especially linked to Africa, as well as enforcement proceedings. It acts for leading corporations, as well as SMEs, asset management and financial institutions and foreign clients. Jean-Philippe Pons-Henry and Sophie Scemla also contribute. Gabriel Hannotin left the firm in 2024.

Responsables de la pratique:

Bruno Quentin; Olivier Loizon; Jean-Sébastien Bazille; Jean-Philippe Pons-Henry; Sophie Scemla


Autres avocats clés:

Laure-Anne Montigny


Les références

‘The firm manages commercial lease litigation in the most efficient manner from a strategic management point of view.’

‘Jean-Sébastien Bazille: perfect understanding of his files which allowed him to propose the best strategy.’

‘Olivier Loizon is both an excellent strategist and a very smart tactician, and he maintains the appropriate pragmatism in all circumstances. He always seeks the best approach. Laure-Anne Montigny is also a great asset to the team who very quickly understands problems at stake.’

‘They are very well connected and have an army of good litigators.’

‘Jean-Sébastien Bazille is as sharp as a razor. He is extremely motivated to bring the best result possible for his clients and succeeds almost always.’

‘The team stands out for its ability to quickly understand technical issues.’

‘Jean-Sébastien Bazille stands out for his agility and ability to quickly understand technical issues of a case, his very good level of English, and he is always available.’

Principaux clients

Danone


Atos


Vallourec


State of Kuwait


Phoenix Pharma


Sonepar


Edilians


Total


Axa France


The Libyan Investment Authority (LIA)


Libyan Arab Foreign Investment Company (LAFICO)


Corplex – DS SMITH Plastics


Principaux dossiers


  • Assisting Welsh football club Cardiff City Football Club in a highly publicised dispute against French football club FC Nantes and its agent relating to the transfer of Argentinian player Emiliano Sala, who died in a plane crash in the days following his transfer from FC Nantes to Cardiff City.
  • Assisting SIHPM in a multimillion-euro dispute against the Hilton Group arising from the termination of a property management agreement.
  • Advised the ad hoc committee of Believe in the context of the aborted bidding war between Warner Music Group and a consortium led by Believe’s CEO to acquire Believe.

Grandjean Avocats

Grandjean Avocats ranks among France’s most excellent litigation boutique, covering a wide range of disputes (regulatory, product liability, commercial, corporate and financial cases). The client base is diverse, made up of many leading French and international corporations and SMEs active in various industry sectors such as real estate, IT, construction, infrastructure and retail. Of note, the firm is also entrusted to handle complex disputes linked to the crypto and fintech industries. The team is co-headed by Jean-Pierre Grandjean, Marguerite Aynès and Thomas Lambard.

Responsables de la pratique:

Jean-Pierre Grandjean; Marguerite Aynès, Thomas Lambard


Les références

‘Great capacity to handle high-stakes cases with a client-specific approach.’

‘The team is very strong. They are combative and their writings are very precise and emphasize the essential points of the dispute. They are very professional and respectful of ethics.’

‘Jean-Pierre Grandjean is a star whose experience is hard to match. Committed, meticulous, intuitive. Thomas Lambard is incredibly committed to his clients, creative and pugnacious. He has the intelligence, intuition and combativeness of great litigation lawyers. Marguerite Aynès has incomparable work capacity and technical skills.’

Principaux clients

Savencia Group


Orano Group (formerly Areva)


Taïwan Cement Company (TCC)


Haleon


Bénéteau


Mediobanca


Rewe Group


WeWork


AG2R La Mondiale


AEW Europe


Altarea Cogedim


Katara Hospitality


Staycity Group


Coinhouse


Project44


Caisse Nationale de l’Assurance Maladie (CNAM)


Hogan Lovells (Paris) LLP

Hogan Lovells (Paris) LLP is able to tackle a high diversity of disputes starting with mass proceedings linked to product liability matters (especially in the healthcare sector where the team advises on prominent cases). Corporate litigation is another strong field of expertise through practice head Arthur Dethomas who is entrusted by leading investment funds as well as companies to handle M&A related conflicts while also handling challenging commercial litigation. Finally, the team also regularly acts in matters linked to the IT and internet spheres (notably representing major internet companies). The team also includes Christine Gateau and Christelle Coslin.  Counsel Marine De Montecler provides support.

Responsables de la pratique:

Arthur Dethomas


Autres avocats clés:

Christine Gateau; Christelle Coslin; Marine De Montecler


Les références

‘A professional team, excellent in product liability’.

‘Christelle Coslin and Christine Gateau are very competent’.

Principaux clients

CBRE


Eurofins Group


Merck & Co


OVH


Pari Mutuel Urbain


Schlumberger


Claranova SE


Vodafone


Wikimedia Foundation


Nextstone Capital & Matt Immo Beaune


3F


Mr. X


Pizzorno Environment


Wendel


Principaux dossiers


  • Represented OVH in several proceedings initiated by clients in the aftermath of a fire which destroyed one of OVH’s data center.
  • Represented several entities of the Schlumberger group in a case brought by Atos SE, in connection with the sale in 2004 of the Sema group to Atos.
  • Assisting Merck & Co., Inc., and its French subsidiary MSD Vaccins in the coordination and defense of product liability claims brought by French plaintiffs before the Courts or before Commissions for Conciliation and Indemnification (CCIs) in relation to alleged adverse events of the vaccine Gardasil. Around 30 claims have now been dismissed.

Linklaters

Linklaters‘ litigation team regularly handles high-stake mass and civil liability proceedings pertaining to financial products as well as antitrust follow-on cases, alongside major financial institutions and companies. The practice also assists companies with contractual disputes and bankruptcy related cases, while also providing support in high-stake regulatory proceedings in the antitrust, securities and energy sectors. Finally, the team also handles some white-collar work as well African related disputes. Practice head Arnaud de La Cotardière and Jean-Charles Jaïs are both seasoned experts. Eleonore Hannezo was made to partner in Spring 2024.

Responsables de la pratique:

Arnaud de La Cotardière


Autres avocats clés:

Jean-Charles Jaïs; Eleonore Hannezo


Orrick

Orrick has extensive experience managing high-stake cases, notably in relation to shareholders’ conflicts, post M&A and insolvency proceedings. The team assists a prominent client base of companies, CEOs and HNWIs. It also handles some civil and commercial litigation and can tackle complex international situations such as advising on insurance policies linked to the Russian war or dealing with exequatur proceedings. Compliance guidance is also provided. Frédéric Lalance heads the practice, which also includes senior market's statesman Jean-Pierre Martel, as well as associates Grégoire Piat and Amaury Ginet.

Responsables de la pratique:

Frédéric Lalance


Autres avocats clés:

Jean-Pierre Martel; Grégoire Piat; Amaury Ginet


Les références

‘Available team, with great seniority.’

‘The team takes the time to fully understand the subjects covered, from an operational point of view beyond the legal aspects in order to better adapt legal responses, Availability and responsiveness.’

‘Hands on capable, pragmatic and cost effective.’

‘Orrick offers us excellent service thanks to a well-structured and very professional team. Their team comes prepared, with pragmatic solutions that precisely meet our needs. In addition to their expertise, they stand out for their friendly and collaborative approach, which greatly facilitates working together. Their ability to innovate and anticipate legal issues allows us to be confident in the quality of the service provided.’

‘The team collaborates and responds to requests very efficiently, with rigor and responsiveness. The service provided is of very good quality.’

Principaux clients

Air Liquide


Allimand


Anchorage


Aptean, Inc.


Arcole Industries


Boussard & Gavaudan


Bpifrance


Bureau Veritas


Carmignac Gestion


Consortium de Réalisation


Crédit Agricole


Diane Wildenstein


Dogan Holding / Sabanci Holding A.S. / Limak Yatirim Enerji Üretim Isletme Hizm


Eiffel Investment Group


ENEL


Ernst & Young


Kosmos


L’Oréal


Natixis


Nvidia


Officis Properties


Opel Bank


PayPal


PwC


Rothschild & Co


Schelcher Prince Gestion


Sonos


3i Infrastructures


Principaux dossiers


  • Represented Arcole Industries in securing the dismissal of almost €400 million worth of claims variously brought by the judicial liquidator of Mory Ducros, the AGS, almost 1,000 former employees and two trade unions in relation to the insolvency of two of the client’s former subsidiaries, Mory Ducros and MoryGlobal.
  • Representing 15 of the more than 50 defendants as members of families owning the most powerful groups of companies in the Turkish economy against allegations of spoliation before a French court.
     
  • Representing the Consortium de Réalisation (CDR) in the Adidas case against Bernard Tapie, his group of companies and their liquidators, in order to enforce the Paris Court of Appeal decision of 3 December 2015, ordering to repay €404 million plus arbitration costs and interests.

Reinhart Marville Torre

Reinhart Marville Torre boasts a large and experienced team able to handle a high diversity of cases including challenging and complex matters. The practice, which can combine strong commercial and criminal expertise, is notably retained by leading corporations to assist with sensitive governance issues and regularly acts for investment funds in shareholders’ conflicts. It also handles a high volume of commercial litigation including antitrust follow-on disputes in the retail sector. Jean Reinhart , Louis-Marie AbsilAntoine Dérot and Jérôme Marsaudon are the key names in the team.

Responsables de la pratique:

Louis-Marie Absil; Antoine Dérot; Gaspard Lundwall; Jérôme Marsaudon; Jean Reinhart; Marc Susini


Les références

‘Jérôme Marsaudon: extensive experience in litigation, calm and thoughtful in all circumstances.’

‘Responsive, knowledgeable, result oriented.’

‘Engaged, committed, thorough’.

‘Jérôme Marsaudon: remarkable skills on the technical aspects.’

‘Great availability, pragmatism.’

‘Jérôme Marsaudon and Louis-Marie Absil are both outstanding.’

‘Technically advanced team, very responsive and particularly attentive to innovative solutions both in file management and customer relations.’

‘Jérome Marsaudon is particularly recommended: for his dynamism, his availability, his responsiveness and his technical knowledge in commercial litigation.’

Principaux clients

Atos


Bonduelle


Brink’s


EDF


FC Nantes


Vivacy


Veil Jourde

Veil Jourde is an established name on the French litigation market that enjoys a strong following among prominent French companies and financial institutions, while also representing a good number of foreign clients. Major family estates as well as private individuals are also clients. The practice is led by a large and highly experienced team able to handle high-stake commercial, banking and corporate disputes, as well as shareholders' conflicts. It is also adept at defending clients in complex securitisation and financial products litigation started by a large number of plaintiffs. The practice is co-headed by long standing partners  Eric Deubel  and Pierre-François Veil, as well as by Maxime de Guillenchmidt  whose boutique firm merged with Veil Jourde in Spring 2024. Also involved are the highly experienced  Georges JourdeEmmanuel Rosenfeld and Corinne Vallery-Masson .

Responsables de la pratique:

Eric Deubel; Pierre-François Veil; Maxime de Guillenchmidt


Autres avocats clés:

Georges Jourde; Corinne Valery Masson .


Les références

‘Maxime de Guillenchmidt’s team is very available and responsive, they produce very efficient and rigorous writing work.’

‘Maxime de Guillenchmidt is an excellent lawyer who understands commercial and industrial constraints and always seeks operational solutions that are not necessarily legal.’

‘Detail oriented and great client care.’

Principaux clients

L’Oréal


LVMH


Louis Vuitton


Neuflize OBC / ABN AMRO


Crédit Foncier de France/ Groupe BPCE


CELINE


Fives Group


Circles Group


Isabel Marant


Lazard


Russell Reynolds


Principaux dossiers


  • Successfully assisted Isabel Marant fashion house with its dispute with Adidas.
  • Assisting the Crédit Foncier de France in its decade-long high-profile case against BATIPRO .
     
  • Advised Montefiore on its €70,000,000 sale agreement with Abenex that fell through during the Covid pandemic.

Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP

Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP is mandated by prominent investment funds and corporations to handle their most strategic disputes. The compact high-level team is adept at dealing with post M&A litigation and shareholders’ disputes, while its commercial litigation caseload is also prominent. The Parisian practice also regularly assists clients facing US proceedings. The excellent Didier Malka is in charge with associate Ambroise Flachs providing key support.

Responsables de la pratique:

Didier Malka


Autres avocats clés:

Ambroise Flachs


Les références

‘Very strategic and organized. They really care for their clients. They are excellent writers. ’

‘Didier Malka and Ambroise Flachs are brilliant litigators.’

Principaux clients

L’Oréal


Sagard


Montagu Private Equity


Esso


GI Group


3i


Altarea


Ardian


Atos


Banque Palatine


Casino Group/Rallye


Hilton


Idemia


Mantu


NJJ Holding


Montefiore Investment


Vivendi


Westinghouse


Principaux dossiers


  • Representing Altarea in proceedings related to the acquisition of Primonial intiated by Primonial’s shareholders.
  • Representing Montefiore Investment before the Paris Court of Appeals in a dispute against Abénex in connection with the sale of Cruiseline.
  • Representing Hilton in a long-standing litigation against the owner of a luxury hotel in Paris, SIHPM, in a contract dispute.

Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP

Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP  is entrusted by leading companies and investment funds to handle their most sensitive matters in France and occasionally overseas.  The team has a strong corporate and shareholders’ conflicts knowhow while its expertise is also strong in the commercial field. It also has experience defending companies facing mass civil liability claims, notably brought by former employees. Recently, the practice has been particularly active in the healthcare sector and is also retained by investment funds involved in cases as third-party case funders. The team is co-headed by Dominique Mondoloni and Grégoire Bertrou , and also includes special European counsels Sophie-Jeanne Laroche  and Hugo Piguet .

Responsables de la pratique:

Grégoire Bertrou; Dominique Mondoloni


Autres avocats clés:

Sophie-Jeanne Laroche; Hugo Piguet


Les références

‘Speed, analysis and targeted action.’

‘Sophie-Jeanne Laroche provides very detailed analyses which allow to approach incisively subjects. Great availability.’

‘Good responsiveness and constant involvement.’

Principaux dossiers


  • Advising Arkema on a class action brought against the company by over 250 employees and their unions in the context of Arkema’s sale to KemOne of one of its chemical production units in France.
  • Successfully advised Carl Bayard on an indemnification claim brought against a regulated investment fund, LMBO, following a decision by the French Financial Market Authority (AMF) sanctioning LMBO for malpractice.
  • Advising Alpha Blue Ocean (ABO), a Dubai-based multibillion hedge fund specialized in alternative financing solutions, in multiple litigations.

ADVANT Altana

ADVANT Altana 's large bench of litigators handles a quite diverse range of disputes with a strong involvement alongside leading insurers and banks which the team represents in major civil liability proceedings. Its commercial caseload is also solid and spans industries such as construction, telecoms and automotive. Finally, the practice is also entrusted to deal with post-M&A disputes and shareholders’ conflicts. The practice is headed by Valérie Lafarge-Sarkozy . Other key members include  Julien Balensi et Benjamin Dors  and counsel Jordan Illouz  Of note, co-founded member. Christophe Lapp left the firm early 2025.

Responsables de la pratique:

Valérie Lafarge Sarkozy


Autres avocats clés:

Benjamin Dors; Julien Balensi; Jordan Illouz


Les références

‘Very good service, very responsive and able to adapt.’

‘Good sense of negotiation and responsiveness.’

‘Personalised case management and commitment.’

‘Very strong responsiveness, technique and search for innovative solutions. Great work in preparing files.’

‘Great availability, great responsiveness.’

‘Valérie Lafarge Sarkozy is remarkable, available and relevant; Jordan Illouz is very responsive, very attentive to customers and is as concise as he is analytical.’

‘Benjamin Dors is an extraordinary lawyer. Very knowledgeable and client oriented. He  has very good negotiation skills. He his also diplomatic, moderate and thoughtful.’

‘Valérie Lafarge Sarkozy and Jordan Illouz are excellent and responsive. They are available and their advice is of high quality.’

Principaux clients

AG2R LA MONDIALE


AMUNDI


APAGOR (CLASS’CROUTE)


APTAR


ARKEMA


ATOTECH


BANCO COMERCIAL PORTUGUES (BCP)


BNP PARIBAS


BOUYGUES


BOUYGUES TELECOM


BOUYGUES BATIMENT INTERNATIONAL


BPI France Assurance Export


CARDIF ASSURANCE VIE


CARDIF LUX VIE


CFAO HEALTHCARE


CHESTON


CGI FRANCE


Comité national olympique et sportif français (CNOSF)


COVEA


Docaposte


ENEDIS


ENGIE


FAYAT


HAGER


HERMANDAD NACIONAL DE ARQUITECTOS (HNA)


HSBC


INVIVO


MAAF


MARSH


MALAKOFF MEDERIC SERVICES


MMA VIE ASSURANCES MUTUELLES


NEXIRA


NGE


ONXEO


ORANO


OSTRUM


RENAULT


SAMSUNG


SCHINDLER


SPIE BATIGNOLLES


TUI


UXCO GROUP


VEOLIA


VEOLIA ENVIRONNEMENT


VERALLIA


VINCI


VINCI ENERGIES


VINCI CONSTRUCTION


WEBUILD


Principaux dossiers


  • Represented Portuguese bank “BANCO COMERCIAL PORTUGUES” (BCP), which has been sued, alongside a French bank, before the Paris commercial court by leading French construction and social housing company.
  • Representing RENAULT in a private enforcement litigation initiated in April 2017 by one of its former service providers
     
  • Representing MMA VIE ASSURANCES MUTUELLES in its capacity as former board member of the Crédit Martiniquais which is being sued before the Paris Commercial Court by the Bank’s liquidator.

APG

APG handles a high diversity of cases, acting for a prominent client base of leading retailers and industrial companies as well as SMEs and investment firms. The practice is entrusted with high-stake regulatory proceedings mixing antitrust, consumer law and commercial issues. It is also highly regarded in the product liability field, while the team also has a busy commercial and corporate litigation and shareholders’ conflicts caseload. The highly experienced Gilbert Parleani and Jean-Marie Gazagnes co-head the practice, which also includes key members Olivier Parleani and François Gagey .

Responsables de la pratique:

Gilbert Parleani; Jean-Marie Gazagnes


Autres avocats clés:

Olivier Parleani; François Gagey


Les références

‘Great analytical skills. Tenacious in the face of its opponents. Good use of techlogy tools.’

‘Jean-Marie Gazagnes has in-depth knowledge of product liability cases, particularly in the area of industrial vehicles, that enables him to take targeted and effective action. With his calm and cool-headedness, he does not let himself get destabilised.’

‘The team is very agile and responsive. Very available for its client and very involved in the strategy and defense of its interests. Implementation of innovative document sharing tool.’

‘Jean-Marie Gazagnes is diligent, efficient and always respects deadlines.’

‘Reliability.’

‘High responsiveness and efficiency, excellent value for money, customer proximity.’

Principaux clients

E. Leclerc


Manpower


Crédit du Nord


Les Indés Radios


British American Tobacco Caribbean


Enedis


BMW France


Antargaz


CNH Industrial (CaseNewHolland)


Stellantis


Emerging Capital Partners


AIG Europe SA


FPT Industrial S.p.A.


Invivo


Société Générale


Carmignac Gestion


Entoria


Birkenstock


City of Paris


The Frankie Shop


Laboratoire Native


Groupe Cahors Holding


Not so Dark


Chubb France


GPD Companies


Fifteen


Alphabet France Fleet Management


Osesam


Principaux dossiers


  • Advised the City of Paris on the measures taken to deal with Air BnB and Home Away (Abritel) in Paris, before the European Court of Justice and French courts.
  • Advised E. Leclerc (Galec) in connection with a 117 million euros lawsuit brought by the French Ministry of Finance.
  • Advised Emerging Capital Partners in relation to the termination of negotiation by a leading French retail company concerning a potential acquisition of a target valued at 200 million euros.

August Debouzy

August Debouzy runs a solid well-rounded practice that can tackle diverse types of cases including equity financing and corporate governance litigation, contract and tort litigation and product liability disputes. The team acts for leading investment funds, large and smaller companies as well as executives in matters spanning various industries. It regularly handles shareholders’ conflicts and has the ability to deal with complex cases where commercial, corporate and fraud issues are entwined . The practice is co-headed by Marie Danis  and Benjamin van Gaver  . Olivier Attias also contributes.

Responsables de la pratique:

Marie Danis; Benjamin van Gaver


Autres avocats clés:

Olivier Attias


Les références

‘The team is well known for its strong capabilities in handling cross-border and domestic disputes. They are very strong across the board. They are indeed knowledgeable, practical, strategic, sharp and efficient. They are also easy to communicate with and responsive.’

‘Very responsive team.’

‘The team provides deep strategical thinking and directions in addition to excellent legal advice. They help clients in their decision making. ’

‘A very competent, attentive, responsive and friendly team, innovative in its solutions proposed.’

‘Marie Danis as a deep thinker and an excellent lawyer. She always provides timely and to the point advice.’

‘Marie Danis is available and responsive.’

‘Benjamin Van Gaver and Marie Danis are absolute brilliant and outstanding litigation specialists, whose quality of legal analysis and strategic approach makes them immensely valuable in a contention team.’

‘Olivier Attias takes the time to understand the client’s situation and provides clear, actionable advice. Moreover, the communication is always outstanding. Olivier demonstrates a deep knowledge of the law and a genuine commitment to achieving the best possible outcome.’

Principaux clients

Orange


Le Figaro


Halliburton


Bertelsmann


La Poste


Qair


Airbus


Nike


Groupe IGS


Principaux dossiers


  • Representing shareholders in the post-acquisition dispute of a company in the benchmarking sector involving the removal of the CEO and reduction of his shareholding.
  • Representing a leader in the aeronautics sector and its subsidiary in a dispute with manufacturers and their insurers.
  • Obtained a favourable decision for the international media company Bertelsmann SE & Co. KGaA and its subsidiary Gruner+Jahr Communication GmbH in a litigation case regarding the sale of the French magazine VSD.

Baker McKenzie

Baker McKenzie has a solid and very capable team able to handle a large spectrum of cases: commercial and financial disputes as well product liability and exequatur proceedings. The litigation team also has particular strength in the IT and real estate sectors. Large French and international corporations as well as banks are clients. The practice is headed by Katia Boneva-Desmicht, and also includes  Clotilde Guyot-Réchard  and Xavier Salvatore.

Responsables de la pratique:

Katia Boneva-Desmicht


Autres avocats clés:

Clotilde Guyot-Réchard; Xavier Salvatore


Les références

‘Katia Boneva-Desmicht has a holistic vision and knowledge of the issues.’

‘Excellent team and quality of legal analyses. Relevant legal advice.’

‘Technical skills, good quality of services.’

‘Xavier Salvatore is very efficient both on the technical level and in the relational aspect with the client. He is responsive and very attentive to the client’s expectations. He is also proactive.’

Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner

Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner stands out for its ability to handle complex civil banking and financial disputes, often involving a large number of plaintiffs and relating to acts of fraud or financial products. In the latest mentioned area, the team is regularly entrusted by one of France’s leading banking institutions and has recently been retained to work on new emerging cryptocurrencies cases. The range of expertise also extends to many other areas such as commercial, corporate and industrial product liability disputes. Many large US industrial companies are clients. The practice is co-headed by Philippe Métais , Contantin Achillas  and Elodie Valette .

Responsables de la pratique:

Philippe Métais; Constantin Achillas; Élodie Valette


Les références

‘The team is constantly looking for ingenious means of defense.’

‘Technical competence and honesty.’

‘Really strong team across the board.’

Principaux clients

BNP Paribas Personal Finance


BNP Paribas


3Commas Technologies


Principaux dossiers


  • Advising BNP Paribas Personal Finance in connection with the ‘Helvet Immo’ case, in which it is faced with criminal and civil charges of commercial malpractice in the context of a class action brought by consumer associations and 2,000 individuals, relating to a portfolio of real estate loans.
  • Advising BNP Paribas on multiple proceedings brought by its customers who are victims of fraudulent transfers.
  • Advising 3Commas Technologies on a series of litigations pending before several French Courts relating to a data breach enabling fraudsters to carry out thousands of transactions on crypto assets on several crypto platforms.

Chemarin & Limbour

Chemarin & Limbour's Alexandre Limbour regularly acts in commercial litigation linked to the TMT, retail and luxury goods sectors. He is one of Orange’s most trusted advisers for all their most strategic commercial disputes, especially those involving the client's top competitors. He also regularly acts in unfair competition and in rental disputes regarding commercial rents.

Responsables de la pratique:

Alexandre Limbour


Principaux clients

Sferis (Group SNCF)


Yves Rocher


Auchan Group


Lorient Football Club


Orange Group


Orientis


Rabobank


Sofrecom


Louis Vuitton (LVMH Group)


Newrest


Globecast


Michelin


Pimkie


Sun’R


Jules / Bizzbee


Viveo France


Terreal


Banque Internationale à Luxembourg


Primavista


Loomis


Suckle


Groupe Les Echos – Le Parisien (LVMH Group)


Orano


Groupe Le Figaro


Groupe Le Monde


Orivas


Docaposte Group (La Poste Group)


Eurodep


Facilit’Rail France


Si-nergie (GIE Orano et Framatome)


Framatome


Centrale des Pharmaciens (ASTERA)


Aristid


Protectim


Principaux dossiers


  • Defending Orange in a market-changer matter against FREE MOBILE related to our client’s subsidised offers.
  • Advising Banque Internationale à Luxembourg in various disputes relating to the defaults of large borrowers.
     
  • Defending the interests of the largest players in the French press in a market-changing dispute over the principle of neighbouring rights.

Dechert LLP

Headed by Jacques Sivignon, Dechert LLP 's practice has a strong presence in the healthcare sector where it regularly handles contractual and product liability disputes. The team also has sustained activity in the financial sector handling key work for Lebanese banks and increasingly assisting creditors in restructuring situations. The team finally also handles commercial and corporate litigation as well as shareholders conflicts and provides guidance on duty of vigilance issues. The client base is made up of major industrial companies, investment funds and financial institutions.

Responsables de la pratique:

Jacques Sivignon


Les références

‘Great availability and good knowledge of the pharmaceutical sector.’

‘The team is always there and their clients know it, hence the very strong bonds of trust between it and them.’

‘Jacques Sivignon is a combative and enthusiastic lawyer, who does not let himself be destabilized by the difficulties of the complex cases he handles. In addition to his excellent legal mastery, he has a solid instinct.’

Principaux clients

PepsiCo


GSK


Eurogroup


Signify


Principaux dossiers


  • Representing a major Chinese manufacturer of electrical cars in judicial proceedings initiated by a Swiss car distributor before the Paris Court of Appeal seeking to annul an ICC arbitral award.
  • Representing a multinational lighting company in an action brought by the liquidator of a former subsidiary that was sold to an investment fund in 2012, which went bankrupt in 2017.
  • Representing a medical device company in relation to a defective product liability claim by a patient regarding an implanted aortic valve prothesis.

DLA Piper

DLA Piper offers a wide litigation offering, representing a diverse client base made up of investment funds, several large corporations as well as SMEs, notably active in the TMT and industrial sectors. Through Marine Lallemand, and new hire Guillaume-Denis Faure  (ex Simmons & Simmons  who joined in January 2024), the practice has a solid financial and corporate litigation expertise, regularly acting in shareholders conflicts. The firm also handles a steady amount of commercial disputes and is also proficient in managing product liability and industrial risk litigation, via senior counsel  Bruce Mee (senior counsel) and  Vonnick Le Guillou . Fabienne Panneau . has particular expertise in the IT sector but handles commercial litigation in various other areas, including. Counsel Joy Araman also provides support.

Responsables de la pratique:

Vonnick Le Guillou; Marine Lallemand


Autres avocats clés:

Bruce Mee; Fabienne Panneau; Guillaume-Denis Faure; Joy Araman


Principaux clients

AXA XL


Blackstone


Cube Infrastructure Managers


Eagle Football Holdings


Fortress


Olympique Lyonnais


777 Partners


Travelopia


Synlab


Entrepreneur Invest


Sauren Finanzdiensteleistungen Gmbh


Basell Sales


Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria


Galembert Avocats

Galembert Avocats is a go-to-firm for private clients, CEOs, investors, family offices and some companies looking for an independent firm to tackle highly sensitive corporate governance issues and shareholders conflicts. Highly experienced in that area, the team also acts for investment firms and regularly handles post M&A issues where substantial financial amounts and issues are at stake, particularly in the private equity space. Noémie de Galembert enjoys strong recognition; she is supported by counsel Pierre-Alain Marquet.

Responsables de la pratique:

Noémie de Galembert


Autres avocats clés:

Pierre-Alain Marquet.


Les références

‘Independent firm with high technical quality and a good understanding of situations.’

‘The team is particularly agile and responsive. Very personalised support and a team that is particularly involved. Great independence and very invested from the start.’

‘Noémie de Galembert (Partner) is a remarkable lawyer, who is able to quickly grasp issues of a case and propose a pragmatic approach, without hesitating to implement creative strategies. Her experience in high-level litigation is very useful and she knows how to adapt to the personality and pace of her clients. Passionate and efficient, combative and involved, Noémie has a perfect command of her subjects.’

‘Pierre-Alain Marquet (Counsel) is  a high-quality lawyer, extremely responsive and proactive. Great ability to take initiatives and ask the right questions. He forms a very effective tandem with Noémie de Galembert.’

‘Small team that does efficient tailored work. Great creativity.’

Principaux clients

Primonial Group


Ægide-Domitys


Hivest Capital Partners


Flowbird Group (CEO)


Azimut


Zodiac


Messiers & Associés


Wansquare


Eurogroup


HADES


Principaux dossiers


  • Advising managers and shareholders of Primonial Group in their dispute against Altarea following major SPA breach
  • Advising the seller and ex-CEO of Ægide-Domitys in a post-acquisition dispute against AG2R La Mondiale
     
  • Advising the investment fund Hivest in its claim against its seller to obtain the cancellation of the acquisition of the company Marchante.

Henriot & Associés

Litigation boutique Henriot & Associés was launched in Fall 2023 by former members of Cohen & Gresser LLP led by Loïc Henriot and including Magalie Jullien and Louise Le Guilchet. The firm shows high capability in assisting CEOs, private investors and shareholders and HNWIs with complex and sensitive financial and corporate issues including related post-M&A, shareholders conflicts and governance conflicts. The practice also deals with some commercial litigation and exequature proceedings of foreign judgements.

Responsables de la pratique:

Loïc Henriot


Autres avocats clés:

Magalie Jullien; Louise Le Guilchet


Les références

‘The team is young and dynamic, very well trained.’

‘The team led by Me Henriot is remarkable for its expertise and professionalism. Exceptional ability to identify the specific needs of each client. The team stands out for its “tailor-made” approach, offering perfectly adapted and scalable solutions. This flexibility, coupled with exemplary responsiveness, allows the firm to adjust in real time to changes in the situation, thus ensuring optimal support.’

‘Mr. Henriot perfectly embodies the tailor-made approach and in-depth understanding of client needs for which the team is renowned. His in-depth legal expertise is complemented by remarkable soft skills: acute emotional intelligence, active listening skills and great empathy. These qualities allow him to grasp the complex issues of each case and provide innovative solutions. ‘

Principaux clients

Audencia


Chantiers Mécaniques de Normandie


Frédéric Poux


Moët Hennessy


The management of Cruiseline


Dzeta Capital


AvH Growth Capital NV


Healthy Group


Paytop SAS


Intescia Group


Valery Le Helloco


Principaux dossiers


  • Representing business school Audencia against a €33m claim for abusive termination of pre-contractual talks, brought by real estate developer Réalités SA.
  • Representing the management team of Cruisline against Abenex, in connection with an indemnification claim for breach of contract in connection with the aborted sale of Cruiseline to Abenex in 2020
  • Representing Mr. Valey Le Helloco in his dispute with listed company EEM and current controlling shareholders in relation with alleged breaches of directors’ duties and stock market regulation.

Herbert Smith Freehills LLP

Herbert Smith Freehills LLP ’s versatile practice shows particularly strength in the banking and insurance fields, where the firm regularly acts for banks and insurers in high-stakes disputes, including in complex cross-border ones. The firm’s strong involvement in the oil and gas African market also provides the litigation team with a regular flow of cases brought before French or African courts. Recently, the team has notably been assisting clients operating in Africa and in other emerging markets in dealing with sensitive environmental proceedings brought by NGOs. The team is finally also at ease managing commercial litigation. The practice is headed by Clément Dupoirier and notably includes banking and financial regulatory disputes expert Martin Le Touzé and of counsels Nicolas Pol and Vincent Bouvard .

Responsables de la pratique:

Clément Dupoirier


Autres avocats clés:

Martin Le Touzé; Nicolas Pol; Vincent Bouvard


Les références

‘The team is extremely responsive, available and proactive in resolving disputes.’

‘Clément Dupoirier and Vincent Bouvard stand out for through their legal qualities but also in terms of judicial and commercial strategy.’

‘A responsive, dynamic team with a strategic vision.’

Principaux clients

Generali Vie


Crédit Agricole Brie Picardie


Caisse d’Epargne de Bourgogne Franche-Comté


Principaux dossiers


  • Advising Generali Vie regarding the execution of a life insurance contract took out by the plaintiff in 1992 (Civil High Court of Paris).
  • Assisting Caisse d’Epargne Bourgogne Franche Comté (CEBFC) in its capacity of shareholder in a real estate company called Société Est Métropole (SEM), in a dispute against the majority shareholder (i.e LCDP).
  • Assisting Afreximbank based in Cairo in a dispute pending before the Court of Appeal of Paris regarding the recovery of EUR 50 million lent to an Ivorian company.

Lacourte Raquin Tatar

Lacourte Raquin Tatar 's François de Bérard assists major corporations as well as HNWIs and families in managing high-stakes civil, commercial and post M&A litigation, spanning a high diversity of industries such as TMT. Particularly known for its real estate practice, the firm is also highly recommended for managing real estate and construction disputes, notably through Alexis Le Lièpvre . Prominent promoters and developers are clients.

Responsables de la pratique:

Alexis Le Liepvre; François de Bérard


Les références

‘François de Bérard is a very committed professional, who knows how to create a relationship of trust, is courageous and clearly places the interest of his client above his own.’

‘François de Bérard is an excellent technician. He is also always looking for innovative and pragmatic solutions. He is one of the very best lawyers of his generation.’

‘Great availability and professionalism of the team. Very satisfied with the service provided.’

Principaux clients

Altarea-Cogedim


Gecina


Hines France


Unibail-Rodamco Westfield


Allianz Real Estate


Vinci Immobilier


Amundi


Wo2


Nhis


Altitude


Chateau Miraval


Régie Immobilière de la Ville de Paris


Groupe Roullier


Free Mobile


Nexity


Robert de Sorbon Participations


Confédération générale de l’alimentation en détail


Airbus


Qair


Mirabaud Patrimoine Vivant


Laude Esquier & Associés

Dispute resolution boutique Laude Esquier & Associés is entrusted by major industrial companies as well as investment funds and one prominent luxury goods brand to manage their commercial, product liability and corporate disputes. The practice’s range of work also extends to related bankruptcy, securities, insurance and criminal cases.  Olivier Laude and Richard Esquier are the key names within the team, co-leading the practice alongside Delphine Ghighi . Benoit Renard and Laetitia Arzel also contribute.

 

Responsables de la pratique:

Olivier Laude; Richard Esquier; Delphine Ghighi


Autres avocats clés:

Laetitia Arzel; Benoit Renard


Les références

‘The team is diverse and excellent.’

‘Olivier Laude leads the team brilliantly. His knowledge of the Paris courts and bar is second to none’

‘Extensive knowledge of international law and comparative law. Able to analyse complex cases within tight deadlines. Very responsive and creative to consider effective strategies.’

‘Olivier Laude is very involved in the litigation strategy of cases. Benoit Renard provides excellent communication, availability and responsiveness. Both lawyers are perfectly bilingual which is essential for dealing with international clients.’

‘The team has extensive experience in litigation and also has a very good knowledge of its clients’ business, particularly in order to understand issues surrounding commercial contracts. Expertise in business criminal law is a real asset.’

‘Richard Esquier is an excellent specialist in insurance litigation. Olivier Laude is a reference in criminal matters and business criminal law. Delphine Ghighi has strong expertise in commercial litigation.’

Principaux clients

Yves Saint Laurent


BlaBlaCar


Mitsubishi Logisnext Europe


Eurelec Trading


Vallourec


Matisa Matériel Industriel


Klesia


Pierre et Vacances


CAT


Vocalcom


Mayer Brown

Mayer Brown is able to assist major corporations and financial institutions in dealing in wide array of disputes spanning notably corporate, financial and stock market litigation, as well as product liability cases. The team is active in a vast range of industries including utilities and energy, food, construction and real estate as well as banking and financial services. The Parisian team also regularly assists clients facing proceedings in the US or in dealing with international issues such as sanctions and enforcement of foreign judgements. Practice head Emilie Vasseur and counsel Nathalie Morel are key names.

Responsables de la pratique:

Emilie Vasseur


Autres avocats clés:

Nathalie Morel


Les références

‘Competence and precision.’

‘Great expertise in handling cases.’

‘Nathalie Morel: detailed analysis of files, extensive expertise in corporate law.’

Principaux clients

Abanca Corporacion Bancaria


AGPM


Eurotitrisation


GeoPost


Groupe Demathieu Bard


La Française des Jeux


Messier & Associés


SCI Tahiti Village


Synutra


Veolia Environnement


McDermott Will & Emery AARPI

McDermott Will & Emery AARPI has a busy practice representing investments funds, companies and individual shareholders in post M&A and shareholders’ conflicts, while also assisting companies in commercial litigation and industrial manufacturing and product liability disputes. The team notably acts for several pharmaceutical laboratories in proceedings regarding the development of their drug products. The practice is headed by Nicolas Faguer,

Responsables de la pratique:

Nicolas Faguer


Autres avocats clés:

Adrien Gros


Les références

‘The team is very responsive and efficient in the management of conflict situations’.

‘Nicolas Faguer is a very good in negotiation. In addition, he is used to explain precisely tricky technical aspects and different strategic options in pre-litigation’

‘Nicolas Faguer is committed, experienced, pragmatic, responsive.’

‘Very reliable team. Good strategic approach to litigation, does not get lost in the details.’

‘Nicolas Faguer: calm, strategic, courteous while remaining firm in his positions.’

‘Excellent team. Fluent in English and French. Team capable of handling any type of commercial litigation and arbitration. Very strong knowledge of the law of obligations and civil procedure before the courts and arbitral tribunals.’

‘Nicolas Faguer, who leads the litigation team, is a brilliant lawyer, a formidable jurist who knows how to implement very effective procedural strategies. Very attentive to the needs of clients.’

‘Nicolas Faguer, partner, and Adrien Gros, senior associate, demonstrate great expertise in general law of obligations and their mastery of legal procedures is unrivaled. They stand out not only for the finesse of their legal reasoning, but also for their ability to develop innovative legal strategies, precisely adapted to the complex needs of our company. Their personalised approach deserves to be highlighted.’

Principaux clients

Cise Réunion


Principaux dossiers


  • Advising Cise Réunion, a subsidiary of Saur Group, on a class action brought by the French consumer association, UFC Que Choisir, regarding an alleged pollution of the water in the French Réunion Island.

Paul Hastings LLP

Headed by the experienced Laurent MartinetPaul Hastings LLP 's practice shows great versatility in its ability to handle a high diversity of cases spanning banking, product liability, industrial accidents, corporate and regulatory disputes. The practice acts for major industrial companies as well as investment funds and SMEs. It is able to handle complex international matters as well, notably representing Lebanese banks before French courts in high-stake disputes linked to the Lebanese financial crisis. The practice also handles some commercial litigation. The team also includes of counselVincent Rouer and associate Hélène Lenoury .

 

Responsables de la pratique:

Laurent Martinet


Autres avocats clés:

Vincent Rouer; Hélène Lenoury


Les références

‘Laurent Martinet’s team is able to handle cases of great legal complexity and develop strategies that are both effective and ingenious, based on a thorough analysis of the issues and in perfect harmony with the client’s objectives. It also has a great ability to appropriate foreign legal systems, particularly that of Lebanon. The team is available and acts quickly and efficiently while maintaining a keen sense of priorities. In summary, Paul Hastings’ litigation team provides a high-quality legal service and is distinguished by its total commitment to client service.’

‘Laurent Martinet, Vincent Rouer and Hélène Lenoury offer a service of impeccable quality, demonstrating exemplary responsiveness to customer requests. Always available, they anticipate and take care of needs with great attention.’

‘Very connected with the legal community in France and good understanding of the needs of a large US-based multinational client. They are collaborative and keep their clients’ needs a priority.’

‘Laurent Martinet, Vincent Rouer, and Hélène Lenoury make a fantastic team. They are responsive and knowledgeable, and make me feel like I am their top priority even while I know they are also working for other clients.’

‘Good understanding of very technical subjects. Speed ​​of execution. Great availability.’

‘Laurent Martinet: extensive litigation experience and quality of pleading Vincent Rouer: great rigor and excellent client communication ’

‘The Paul Hastings team is highly competent in litigation and disputes. It knows how to be innovative in many ways: The excellent quality and use of new technologies and agility.’

‘Vincent Rouer: a pleasure to work with him. Always very insightful and pragmatic,’

Principaux clients

Astorg


Bayer


Blom Bank


Dow Chemical


EQT


Enedis


Exens


Fédération des Banques Alimentaires (FFBA)


Fragomen


Fransabank


Keensight Capital


LexisNexis


Thales


Steva


Principaux dossiers


  • Represented EQT in a shareholder and regulatory dispute concerning a €1.5 billion acquisition and tender offer for a France-based listed company before the Autorité des Marchés Financiers (AMF) and the Paris Court of Appeal.
  • Represented Enedis in € multi-million commercial and regulatory disputes pending before the Paris Commercial Court and the Paris Court of Appeal against contractors and France-based alternative electricity suppliers.
  • Representing Bayer in a €100 million dispute pending before the Court of Appeal of Toulouse in relation with the aftermath of an industrial accident at a key supplier’s facility.

Racine

Racine handles a broad spectrum of cases with a particular involvement in commercial litigation linked to the agrobusiness and real estate sectors. The team also has particular know-how in the handling of corporate and shareholders' conflicts as well as related insolvency disputes. Practice head Bruno Cavalié  is well regarded. Also quite involved is Sandra Graslin-Latour.

Responsables de la pratique:

Bruno Cavalié


Autres avocats clés:

Sandra Graslin-Latour


Les références

‘Efficient, proactive team with good advice.’

‘Sandra Graslin Latour supports her clients in an ultra-reactive and adapted manner while maintaining education on French litigation issues.’

‘Availability. Effectiveness.’

Principaux clients

KitchenCraft


Achadis (Adeo Group)


Le Nouveau Monde


CERI


Groupe Lavorel


RX France


Leader Price


KitchenCraft


Suez RV


Principaux dossiers


  • Assisting Leader Price in a distribution law dispute initiated by a former fruit and vegetable supplier.

Simmons & Simmons

Simmons & Simmons is a reference in the healthcare sector, especially for product liability cases through practice head  Jacques-Antoine Robert. Through Etienne Kowalski and Louis-Marie Pillebout, the firm also has solid corporate and commercial litigation expertise, representing investment funds, leading banking institutions and companies including in complex M&A and shareholders conflicts.

Responsables de la pratique:

Jacques-Antoine Robert


Autres avocats clés:

Louis-Marie Pillebout de Villey; Etienne Kowalski


Les références

‘Very good knowledge of the private equity sector. Rigor.’

‘Louis-Marie Pillebout: great rigor and availability.’

Principaux clients

Abenex


Caisse des Dépôts et Consignations


Banque Centrale de Guinée


Principaux dossiers


  • Representating Abénex in a dispute with Montefiore Investment with respect to the sale and purchase agreement of 100% of the shares of Cruise and Travel SA and Cruise and Travel Management.
  • Assisting Banque Centrale de la République de Guinée in a dispute against a Belgian company (AFFINOR) in a dispute pertaining to a gold deposit of 200M€ in various jurisdictions.

Swift Litigation

Dispute litigation boutique Swift Litigation is retained by leading French and international banks to assist with their most complex and sensitive cases, such as defending them in mass civil and criminal liability claims. The practice also regularly assists banks in loan recovery proceedings (often dealing with complex international or debt restructuring situations), or when they are victims of a fraud. The team also manages disputes relating to international sanctions and duty of vigilance rules and also advises financial institutions acting as investment firms in shareholders and M&A cases. The practice is headed by Julien Martinet  and includes counsels Florence Martinet  and Aurélien Gazel .

Responsables de la pratique:

Julien Martinet


Autres avocats clés:

Florence Martinet; Aurélien Gazel


Les références

‘Excellent team, very responsive and proactive. Completely trustworthy. Constantly seeking to provide the best service and adapt its legal argument.’

‘Good technical qualities. Good organisation with competent staff close to its customers. Very rigorous search for the right information for the best defense of the interests of its customers. ‘

‘Julien Martinet: rigorous, very good knowledge of the African context, very good technical qualities in business law, availability and assiduity. Aurélien Gazel: hard working, available, good skills in business law, very structured in his work.’

‘The team is very responsive and regularly communicates relevant analyses.’

‘Julien Martinet (partner) and Aurélien Gazel (counsel) provide rigorous monitoring and a hard-hitting defense. They are a driving force in the management of a litigation. ‘

‘Great speed of response.  Answers are always delivered very quickly.’

‘The team is absolutely remarkable and is certainly one of the most efficient. Very high professionalism, and very keen sense of risk. The level of advice and trust between the lawyer and his client is also very high.’

‘The firm has excellent knowledge of the banking sector and recognized expertise in litigation. ‘

Wilhelm & Associés

Wilhelm & Associés' commercial litigation leverages on its excellent competition and distribution law expertise to handle high-stake unfair competition practices disputes on behalf of major retailing brands. The team also manages post M&A, shareholders' conflicts and is involved in several Covid 19 related cases concerning the payment of commercial rents. Finally, the practice is also well versed at assisting accounting firms and their employees in civil liability proceedings. The excellent Pascal Wilhelm heads the practice, with Emilie Dumur also contributing.

Responsables de la pratique:

Pascal Wilhelm


Autres avocats clés:

Emilie Dumur


Principaux clients

Krief


Carrefour Proximité France


C.S.F.


Chateau Angelus


Groupe Canal+


Fnac-Darty


3F


Stokomani


Ouest Harmonie (Maxi Bazar)


R3 Group (Environmental consulting)


Unique Heritage Presse


Principaux dossiers


  • Representing Carrefour Proximité France and CSF in a dispute before the Commercial Court of Rennes against the Association des Franchisés Carrefour (AFC) on the grounds of alleged significant imbalance in the group’s agreements.
  • Advising Gilbert Krief, auditor of one of the Agripole group’s companies in the “affaire Agripole”, a large fraud undertaken by the owner of food brands William Saurin, Paul Predault, Madange and Panzani.
  • Representing Canal + in a longstanding litigation against Parabole Reunion for anticompetitive practices regarding the satellite distribution of subscription TV in the overseas departments.

Aramis

Responsables de la pratique:

Cédric de Pouzilhac; Pierre Galmiche


Autres avocats clés:

Marion Carrega


Les références

‘The litigation team is extremely responsive and innovative in its approach to cases, both strategically and technically.’

‘Tight-knit and efficient team.’

‘They are always available, precise, proactive and keen to find any possible solution to help the client ’

‘Cédric de Pouzilhac knows his files very well, down to the smallest details.’

‘Cédric de Pouzillac and Marion Carrega show great ability to manage complex cross-border files and propose innovative solutions. Extremely sharp in their field of expertise.’

‘Pierre Galmiche has rare ability to put his finger on the point that can tip the balance in the right direction.’

‘Cédric de Pouzhilac is extraordinary in his elegance, intelligence and combativeness. ‘

‘Marion Carrega (Counsel) is an excellent lawyer, absolutely remarkable on a human and professional level, perfect ability to understand the issues and propose suitable solutions, including in highly complex situations.

Principaux clients

THALES


EDF S.A.


ALSTOM SA


Amundi Immobilier


VOMM Impianti e Processi SpA


Techint


Cobra Europe


Enedis


Izivia


Rizzani de Eccher


Dalkia


Encevo


Electricité de Strasbourg


La Poste Nouveaux Services


Principaux dossiers


  • Representing EDF in a multi-counterpart-litigation about the performance of a force majeure clause related to the COVID-19 situation within the scope of French regulated access to nuclear energy (ARENH).
  • Assisting DALKIA in a post-M&A dispute for breach of declarations and warranties in the context of sudden rise of prices in the wholesale electricity markets in the end of 2021.
  • Assisting several European car parts manufacturers in disputes with a prominent French car manufacturer, regarding evolution of prices and disruption of supply.

Archers A.A.R.P.I.

Responsables de la pratique:

Pierre Mounier


Les références

‘Dynamic and very responsive team that listens to its customers. ’

‘Pierre Mounier stands out for the quality of his exchanges with his clients and for his expertise.’

‘Good knowledge, responsiveness, respect for deadlines, negotiation skills.’

‘Very experienced and recognised team. Very customer-oriented and pro-active.’

Principaux clients

Citynove


Amundi


Assa Abloy


Glady


Big Mamma Food


ARMA

ARMA

Responsables de la pratique:

Arnaud Péricard; Maximilien Mattéoli


Les références

‘Responsive team.’

‘Responsiveness, availability, professionalism, relevance, empathy.’

‘Arnaud Péricard : good customer relations, understanding, responsiveness and availability.’

 

Principaux clients

Covea Risks – MMA Insurance


Liberty Mutual Insurance


Willis (WTW)


BDJ


Société de courtage des barreaux (SCB)


Deloitte


In Extenso


CGPA


Eight Advisory


AVVENS – Crowe Horwath


BDO


Ernst & Young


SophiAssur – CNCC (National Association of Auditors)


Chambre Nationale des Conseils en Gestion de Patrimoine (CNCGP)


National Association of Accountants (Ordre National des Experts Comptables)


Grant Thornton


Cogep


Exponens


FITECO


ORDRE DES AVOCATS DU BARREAU DE PARIS


Chambre Nationale des Conseils Experts Financiers (CNCEF)


Artemont

Responsables de la pratique:

François Berthod


Principaux clients

A Plus Finance


Ioda Group


Groupe Pichet


Monnoyeur


Studia


Ubisoft


Act On group


Hopps Group / Milee


Eutelsat


Saint Laurent


La Maison Bleue


Ashurst LLP

Ashurst LLP

Responsables de la pratique:

Hortense de Roux


Les références

‘Very high professionalism, expertise, ability to adapt and advise clients for their best interests.’

‘A very high customer awareness; very attentive to clients’ needs and priorities. ’

‘Highly skilled individuals, providing relevant and commercially grounded advice. Attentiveness to details.’

Principaux clients

IBM


Areva


ENGIE


SNCF


SEITA


Etam


Claranet


BG2V

Responsables de la pratique:

Xavier Carbasse; Roland Gueny; Julien Vernet; Camille de Verdelhan; Nicolas Autet


Les références

‘A dynamic, motivated, efficient and up-to-date team. Fast and responsive, the team perfectly understands the client’s objectives and is able to propose an effective and constructive strategy.’

‘Julien Vernet is a pleasure to work with, very good strategist.’

‘Responsiveness, competence and reliability.’

‘Camille de Verdelhan: good listening skills, expertise.’

‘BG2V is an extremely friendly firm, very close to its clients. The approach is pragmatic and efficient. Bg2v is a firm that listens to its clients and, beyond the problem being treated, provides constant advice on both a technical and strategic level.’

‘Camille de Verdelhan: empathy with great professionalism and seriousness in the follow-up of files.’

Bird & Bird

Responsables de la pratique:

Nicolas Morelli


Autres avocats clés:

Anne-Florence Raducault; Djazia Tiourtite ; Anne-Sophie Lampe


Les références

‘Very professional, competent and involved team. Easy communication. Accessible and responsive team.’

‘Djazia is very professional and her involvement and expertise perfectly match expectations.’

‘Good listening, pragmatism, involvement’.

Principaux clients

Zuora Inc.


Centrale De Traitement Des Titres Restaurants


Borgwarner


Renault Group


Renault SAS


Ds Smith


April And Magnacarta


Megaform And Idema


Piment Producer In Spain And Its Insurer


Worldwide Euro Protection


Bcauto Encheres


Principaux dossiers


  • Representing software publisher Zuora  in a dispute  before the Paris Commercial Court, following an expert assessment proceedings.
  • Representing CRT T and CRT S in various proceedings initiated by trade unions or law firms acting as trustee for thousands of retailers.
  • Advising Renault SAS in pre-litigation situations and litigation with distressed French and other European suppliers.

Bougartchev Moyne Associés

Responsables de la pratique:

Kiril Bougartchev; Emmanuel Moyne


Les références

‘Practical advice that is tailored to the needs of the client’

‘The firm demonstrated flexibility and extreme responsiveness.’

‘Very attentive and available. Really professional. They always respond very quickly and follow up.’

Principaux dossiers


  • Defending a leader in plant-derived ingredients in civil and criminal proceedings aimed in particular at challenging the merger-takeover operations carried out, according to the plaintiffs, on the grounds of vote buying.
  • Assisting a hedge fund with an investigation by the SEC and the French Autorité des Marchés Financiers into potential market manipulation.
  • Defending an Egyptian cement manufacturer in an ICC arbitration relating to the performance of a management contract for a cement plant and related litigation.

Chammas & Marcheteau

Chammas & Marcheteau

Responsables de la pratique:

Antony Martinez


Autres avocats clés:

Manon Vaugeois


Les références

‘Antony Martinez is an excellent litigation lawyer. He is very combative and defends his cases with pugnacity.’

‘Antony Martinez stands out for his great technical and human qualities. Versatile and multi-talented, he is both combative and always looking for pragmatic negotiated solutions. Technically excellent.’

‘The litigation team is masterfully led by Antony Martinez and is composed of talented and unwaveringly committed collaborators.’

Principaux clients

beIN Sports France


Commerzreal Investmentgesellschaft MBH


DGS Transports


QMH


Telmma


beIN Media


Vygon


DCT


Paul Bernier (Fraîche)


Jean-Baptiste Frey


Dielle


Sadel Ingenierie


Principaux dossiers


  • Advised beIN Sports France in several high-profile and complex litigation cases involving the French football league (Ligue de Football Professionnel (“LFP”) with regards to a contract for the broadcasting of the Ligue 1 competition in France.
  • Advised beIN Sports France in a high-profile litigation opposing beIN Sports France to its commercial partner, Groupe Canal +, following the sudden termination of a €1 billion sublicense agreement by the latter.
  • Advised Deleo in an alleged unfair competition dispute initiated by its main competitor aiming at the withdrawal of aesthetic machines from the French market.

Chatain & Associés

Responsables de la pratique:

Antoine Chatain; Jean-Yves Demay Pajot


Les références

‘The team stands out for its commitment to clients.’

‘This team is sober and efficient. There is real thought given to the strategy and the team is capable of proposing alternative solutions.’

‘Jean-Yves Demay Pajot gets straight to the point and is determined, which helps move cases forward. He is genuinely interested in the case and its side effects. He is a very good listener.’

Principaux clients

Compass


Nethys


CM/CIC


Monoprix


Gigafit


Daher


Galec


AIG


Allianz


Biomérieux


Laboratoire Perrigo


Leroux & Lotz


Chambre Nationale des Commissaires de Justice


De Gaulle Fleurance & Associés

Responsables de la pratique:

Louis de Gaulle; Aurélien Chardeau; Jean-François Paque


Les références

‘Diligence and friendliness.’

‘Very good negotiators.’

‘Precise, fine analyses and great mastering of law.’

Principaux clients

3M


AB Medica


Action contre la faim


Alstom


Barclays UK


Bayard Presse


Belambra


Biesterfeld


BNP Paribas


BPCE


CAFE OZ


CBS


Cegedim


Celio


Cetegy


Clean Biologics / Naobios


Colgate-Palmolive


Corporatek


Crédit Agricole Ile de France Paris


Culligan


Dexia


Foncière Paris Languedoc (groupe Deromedi)


FRET SNCF


Fruehauf


Gemalto Netsize


Genoway


Gilead Sciences


Goliath


Groupe Bel


Groupe Dokhan


Groupe Riva Acier


Haden


Ice Watch


IG Market


Kellogg


Koch Films


LVMH


Maaf Assurances


Marinex Fashion


My Money Bank


Natixis


NBC Universal


Nexity


Nordea Bank


Ouest France


Photosol


Prysmian Group


Publicis


Ramboll Gruppen


Royal Bank of Scotland


RSA


Sanofi


Somfy


Somogy Editions d’Art


Taittinger


TF1


Total


Touax


DS Avocats

Responsables de la pratique:

Arnaud Constant; Xavier Lacaze; Fabrice Van Cauwelaert


Les références

‘Availability; responsiveness; strategic thinking.’

‘Great expertise and responsiveness.’

‘Client focused; takes time to understand a client’s needs before carefully offering guidance and advice.’

‘Arnaud Constant is simply outstanding. His sharp mind focuses on the necessary legal issues.’

Principaux clients

SNCF


EDF


RADIO FRANCE


EIFFAGE INFRASTRUCTURE


DZB BANK


MARTELLO TELEFERICHE


DTMV & Associés

Responsables de la pratique:

Magali Thorne; Lin Nin; Anne-LaureI Stria; Emmanuelle Brunelle


Les références

‘A dynamic, responsive team, sometimes meeting short deadlines and knowing how to respond as closely as possible to the needs of its clients. They have a capacity for resilience and agility to identify complex subjects in commercial and distribution law.’

‘Lin Nin: knowledge and skills in many very diverse areas of law, and ability to synthesize complex situations into viable legal solutions, whether in pre-litigation or litigation.’

FTMS Avocats

Responsables de la pratique:

Cédric Fischer; Marc Henry; Silvestre Tandeau de Marsac; Tristan Dupré de Puget


Les références

‘The team is highly qualified.’

‘Silvestre Tandeau de Marsac is a great professional. He perfectly understands the problems his clients are exposed to. He is precise, always looking for solutions that meet the needs of his clients, clear and fast in execution.’

‘Great skills and great experience. It is a pleasure to work with them.’

‘This team stands out for its dynamism, innovation and diversity. It excels through the advanced use of technologies and effective collaboration.’

‘Marc Henry stands out for his in-depth expertise, leadership and strategic approach. His commitment and ability to propose innovative solutions make him a major asset within the team.’

‘Cédric Fischer provides advice that is always as wise and pragmatic as ever.’

Principaux clients

American Bureau of Shipping (ABS)


BPCE


Banque Populaire Rives de Paris (BPRI)


Berkshire


banque populaire mediterannée (bpmed)


Sof-Invest


BARRIERE


ONEPOINT


FINANCIERE CHATELAISIENNE


ALFYMA


SCHNEIDER ELECTRIC


ALP


FCG


Gowling WLG

Responsables de la pratique:

Marie-Aude Ziadé


Les références

‘Marie-Aude Ziadé: strong legal competence, ability to understand industrial issues, work force, respect for deadlines.’

Principaux clients

SIEMENS GAMESA RENEWABLE ENERGY


NV BESIX


LAMINAK


SAPMER INVESTISSEMENT


PEIKER CONSUMER ELECTRONICS EVOLUTIONS


CROSTA & MOLLICA


BPCE


ALSTOM


ORANO DEMANTELEMENT


ORANO MINING


ORANO EST CANADA


SMURFIT KAPPA


GREENYELLOW


OBERTHUR FIDUCIAIRE


SAFRAN ELECTRONICS & DEFENCE


IDEMIA FRANCE


Jeantet

Responsables de la pratique:

Xavier Pernot


Autres avocats clés:

Florent Prunet


Les références

‘Very responsive team.’

Principaux dossiers


Joffe & Associés

Responsables de la pratique:

Tehani Goy; Fabrice Hercot; Stéphanie Milano


Autres avocats clés:

Fanny Callède


Les références

‘Fabrice Hercot is very responsive, always clear and direct’.

Jones Day

Jones Day

Responsables de la pratique:

Ozan Akyurek; Cyril Philibert; Frédéric Gros


Les références

‘Pragmatism and collaborative approach, relevant advice.’

‘Very responsive, very professional, very autonomous and always proactively provides solutions and proposals.’

‘A very dynamic team always seeking to attain the best results for its clients. Strong added value.’

‘Cyril Philibert has in-depth knowledge, is very responsive and proposes practical strategies’.

Principaux clients

Dexia Crédit Local


Société de Financement Local (SFIL)


Principaux dossiers


  • Representing Dexia Crédit Local, SFIL and Caisse Française de Financement Local in more than 200 litigation cases relating to structured products commercialized to French municipalities.

K&L Gates LLP

Responsables de la pratique:

Louis Degos


Autres avocats clés:

Charlotte Baillot; Barthélemy Cousin; Thibaut Gribelin


Les références

‘Technical skills, strategic vision, responsiveness, understanding of issues.’

‘Thibaut Gribelin is incomparably efficient. He has a perfect command of the issues at stake in various disputes. He is a reliable contact.’

Principaux clients

Baltic International Bank


Cummins


Edeis and Bothnia


Enigma Software Group


Klépierre SA


Mercuria Energy Trading


SAAB


Sika Supply Center


Société Générale


King & Spalding LLP

Responsables de la pratique:

Vanessa Benichou


Les références

‘The team listens to its customers and understands their needs. They handle files with great care and professionalism.’

‘Vanessa Benichou is particularly available, responsive and rigorous.’

Principaux clients

Motorola Solutions Credit Cie


Akram Ojjeh Trust


La Française des Jeux


CSP Group/Provalliance


Deka Immobilien (Clichy Leclerc)


Spie Batignolles


Hugo Boss France


Veolia Environnement


Principaux dossiers


  • Assisting Motorola Solutions Credit Company in various French proceedings in connection with a long-running cross-border fraud case against the Uzan family.
  • Representing Akram Ojjeh Trust in a highly complex estate litigation regarding a trust settled in the Cayman Islands.
  • Assisting La Française des Jeux in a dispute against its former distribution network regarding the termination of an amendment to its contract signed in 2003.

Latham & Watkins

Responsables de la pratique:

Fabrice Fages; Myria Saarinen


Autres avocats clés:

Elise Auvray


Les références

‘Excellent professionalism. A pleasure to work with the team. ‘

‘Fabrice Fages is an exceptional technician. Elise Auvray is a remarkable professional.’

‘Very dynamic and well-made team, combining theoretical knowledge and pragmatism.’

Principaux clients

Meta Platforms, Inc.


Seqens Group/SK Capital


Le 16 Law

Responsables de la pratique:

Jean-Luc Larribau; Alexandra Szekely; Samuel Sauphanor


 


 


Autres avocats clés:

Anne-Claire Hans; Julie Spinelli


Les références

‘Provides sublime service, advice and support.’

‘Professionalism and keen analysis, both on a purely legal and strategic level.’

‘Excellent.’

‘Efficiency, relevant advice, quality of service.’

‘Excellence in litigation. The team is not only friendly but also extremely hard-working, which is a major asset. Communication is very fluid. The lawyers are not only fast, but also clear and precise in their explanations.’

‘Alexandra Szekely is available and responsive, you can always count on her.’

‘Incredible ability to react quickly to urgent, complex matters with virtually no notice whatsoever and come back with well-thought through, pragmatic and strategic advice.’

‘Jean-Luc Larribau and Anne-Claire Hans are smart, thorough and pragmatic. ‘

Principaux clients

Banque Cantonale de Genève (BCGE)


Compagnie Européenne de Garanties et Cautions (CEGC)


Monte Paschi Banque


Albioma


Pentair Water Process Technology B.V.


ABC Arbitrage


Infineon Technologies AG


Orange


Ledger


UPS France


Manoir Industries


OSF Digital


Global Wind Power


Principaux dossiers


  • Representing Infineon in an international defective product litigation case.
  • Representing Groupe Séché in a litigation context relating to a portion of the shares it holds into its subsidiary Séché Environnement, a French company listed on Euronext Paris.
  • Representing Orange before the Paris Court of Appeal in proceedings brought on the ground of deceptive commercial practices by the consumer association CLCV regarding 5G cell phone packages.

LPA Law

Responsables de la pratique:

Xavier Clédat


Autres avocats clés:

Stephan Lesage-Mathieu; Eleonora Sorribes ; Marco Plankensteiner; Laurence Wynaendts


Les références

‘Good quality of service, responsiveness ‘.

‘Close-knit and complementary team. They invest themselves in each case, constant search for innovative solutions or ability to know when to compromise,’

‘The team is great,  Marco Plankensteiner really defends clients’ interests and is involved in each case’.

‘Very good understanding of technical subjects. Continuous relationship throughout the files.’

‘Stephan Lesage-Mathieu provides very good legal advice.’

Principaux clients

ERAM


HIVORY (Groupe CELLNEX)


FRANPRIX/LEADER PRICE (GROUPE CASINO)


NATIXIS


SFR


SUEZ ENVIRONNEMENT AND GDF SUEZ


ENGIE


GROUPE PRIMONIAL


OMNES EDUCATION (ex. INSEEC U.)


ZÜRICH INSURANCE


Moncey Avocats

Responsables de la pratique:

Philippe Lauzeral


Autres avocats clés:

Valentin Besnard; Amel Cheloufi


Les références

‘Philippe Lauzeral manages a very close-knit team with solid and motivated collaborators that is among the most efficient in the market for litigation in commercial and corporate law matters.’

‘Philippe Lauzeral has extensive and in-depth experience in litigation, particularly in commercial litigation and corporate law. He knows how to propose relevant and effective legal strategies, with the aim of resolving the dispute quickly.’

‘Versatile and organized team, very available and reachable’.

‘Philippe Lauzeral is a seasoned professional, showing great adaptability. Very good knowledge and strategies of litigation. Amel Cheloufi is very well organized, responsive and shows great ability on complex files.’

Principaux clients

OYSONVILLE


Principaux dossiers


  • Representing Mr. d’Oysonville as manager and investor of an investment fund based in Hong-Kong (NFT Investment Ltd), that was a victim of fraud and breach of trust.

PDGB

Responsables de la pratique:

Philippe Julien; Xavier Hugon


Autres avocats clés:

Bertrand Jardel; Jean-Marie Gueguen; Marie Albertini ; Benoît Descours


Les références

‘Quality of services, availability, responsiveness, good relationship based on trust.’

‘Dynamic, efficient, competent’.

‘Marie Albertini is very competent, attentive to her client’s problems, and efficient.’

Principaux clients

ADILEMA


ASSOCIATION C PAS BON


Peltier Juvigny Marpeau & Associés

Responsables de la pratique:

Frédéric Peltier; Clément Wierre


Principaux clients

BTSG


MJA (Mandataires judiciaires Associés)


FAJR (Frédéric Abitbol/Joanna Rousselet)


Seven 2


Trimax Group


Groupe Duval


Rothschild


Monoprix


Andera Partners


Corsica Sole


Opencell


Safti Immobilier


Groupe Ficade


SELARL C. BASSE (Christophe Basse)


Eternam


Principaux dossiers


  • Representing Private Equity fund Seven 2 in the context of difficulties with the management of one of their portfolio’s company Entoria.
  • Representing several companies of the Trimax Group in the context of  the former management’s failure to honour commitments concerning  a bond issue.

Pinsent Masons LLP

Responsables de la pratique:

Melina Wolman


Les références

‘Melina Wolman is a real trusted advisor on whom you can count 24/24. She is very reactive, tenacious, thinks out of the box. extremely pragmatic and solution focused. Her team is always available and reliable.’

‘Availability, professionalism, ethics, quality of the relationship’.

‘Availability and responsiveness ,very high quality of writings’.

Principaux clients

Mondex Corporation


Caisse de dépôt et de placement du Quebec (CDPQ)


Razel Bec (Fayat Group)


Joseph Ribkoff


Hexagone Finance


Principaux dossiers


  • Advising Mondex Corporation in all the restitution disputes relating to art looted during WWII.
  • Advising Joseph Ribkoff in all their legal issues in France.
  • Advising GpasPlus in all their legal issues.

Reed Smith

Responsables de la pratique:

Benoît Charot


Les références

‘The team is very innovative.’

‘Skills, availability, responsiveness, excellent contact, relationship of trust.’

‘Availability. Listening. Precision.’

Renault Thominette Vignaud & Reeve

Responsables de la pratique:

Renaud Thominette


Les références

‘The lawyers are very close to their clients, they are true partners.’

‘Listening, availability, efficiency and mastery.’

‘The team is efficient; it demonstrates great legal and editorial skills.’

‘Renaud Thominette: extensive experience, strategic thinking and detailed analysis. He has a deep understanding of complex issues. He is also very pleasant to work with: the exchanges are fluid; they can be quick and informal.’

‘Responsiveness, professionalism, attentive to the customer.’

‘Responsive team, good advice.’

‘Availability, efficiency, excellent judgment.’

‘The firm stands out for its commitment, deep legal expertise, and innovative approach to problem-solving. The team is highly responsive and dedicated to addressing questions and resolving issues promptly, ensuring that clients feel supported at every step.’

Principaux clients

Bpifrance Investissement


Lafarge


Autorité des marchés financiers


La Boîte Rose


Batisanté


Cholet Dupont Oudart


Australie


Alstom


Plaza Immobilier


EdiCourtage


EMC2


Goodwin Steel Castings Ltd


Endros Groupe


Adhex Pharma


Novaminds


Vidal


Cosphatec


Giftify


Bpost


Heroal


Principaux dossiers


  • Representing the Autorité des Marchés Financiers in several proceedings challenging investigations conducted by the Autorité.
  • Representing advertising agencies Australie in a dispute over the enforcement of a put option, in the context of the #metoo movement in the advertising sector.
     
  • Representing Alstom in a dispute against an Iranian electrical company, claiming indemnification for the termination of contracts, further to the sale of Alstom’s power division to General Electric.

Rondot Eychène Fréminville

Responsables de la pratique:

Jean Rondot; Mathieu Eychène


Autres avocats clés:

Guillaume De Fréminville.


Les références

‘Jean Rondot, Guillaume de Fréminville and Mathieu Eychène: very committed and very involved in monitoring their cases.’

‘Mr. Fréminville stands out for his creativity, responsiveness and boldness. He has a perfect command of the challenges of business litigation. He knows how to limit risks. He listens to the suggestions of other colleagues and clients. He has very good interpersonal skills and knows how to explain things simply.’

‘The team is responsive, flexible and committed.’

‘The team is very professional. They are available, fully understand their clients’ problems and are very committed.’

‘Young and dynamic team, demonstrating great flexibility and pragmatism.’

‘Matthieu Eychène demonstrates great pragmatism in resolving disputes. Guillaume de Fréminville offers innovative and creative solutions.’

‘The team stands out for its exceptional ability to manage complex cases with an unrelenting focus on victory. A rare combination of creativity, strategic thinking and tenacity in their approach. Their total commitment to their clients, combining cutting-edge legal expertise with effective pragmatism. Their ability to understand, anticipate and transform complex situations into success really impressed me.’

‘Guillaume de Fréminville is an exceptional lawyer, because he knows how to meet the client’s expectations. His ability to quickly grasp the different issues of a case are a great strength.’

Principaux clients

Continental


Experimental Group


Natalys


Du Pareil Au Même


Sergent Major


Zadig & Voltaire


Hôtels de Paris Group


So Shape


Technitoit


Opco EP


Anytime (Groupe Orange)


Laboratoires Paris Dôme


Eurazeo


Odity


Taxis Verts


Iziwork


Moso Bamboo


Stade Olympique Choletais


Groupe DALTA


Principaux dossiers


  • Acting on behalf of ContiTrade France in the context of a dispute regarding a commercial lease and the rehabilitation of an industrial site next to Lyon.
  • Representing Zadig & Voltaire against its insurance company before the French courts regarding the compensation of its financial losses induced by the lockdown periods.
  • Representing GPEI, the holding company for the GPE Group (DPAM, Natalys and Sergent Major), in proceedings against its main electricity provider for breach of contract.

Rossi Bordes AARPI

Responsables de la pratique:

Dominique Bordes; Eric Boillot


Principaux clients

Deloitte


Socri Groupe Elancia


Deutsche Bank AG


Natural Grass


Sezane


The French National Olympic And Sport Committee – Comité National Olympique Et Sportif Français (Cnosf)


In Extenso


Mazars


Christophe Sapet


Principaux dossiers


SCP Brunswick & Associés

SCP Brunswick & Associés

Responsables de la pratique:

Maxime de la Moranderie


Les références

‘Responsiveness, intelligence, good litigation strategy.’

‘Maxime de la Moranderie: very gifted at considering the right contentious strategy.’

‘Competence. Very high availability. Total involvement in files.’

Seattle Avocats

Responsables de la pratique:

François Ronget; François de Cambiaire; Emmanuel Tordjman; Baptiste Buresi


 


Autres avocats clés:

Camille Chaffard-Luçon; Alexandre Bonnier, Chloé Delamour


Les références

‘The team is impeccable.’

‘Innovative, dynamic team, attentive and flexible to client’s constraints. The contact is simple and fluid, and the working atmosphere very good.’

‘Chloé Delamour is a young lawyer who is extremely competent, precise and efficient, very pleasant to work with and always in a good mood. It is a pleasure to work with her, and her seriousness greatly secures the files, there is no need to go back to check, it is always in line with the needs of a file. She is as good at background research as she is vigilant about the procedure and relations with the courts.’

Principaux clients

Yuka


Me LELOUP-THOMAS


VENDOME REM


Emmaus France


UCB Pharma


Fondation Cemavie (Crédit Mutuel)


Oxylio


Rivington


Société d’Economie Mixte pour les Evènements Cannois (SEMEC)


Primaliance


Syndicat Alter


NAAT


Amis de la Terre


OXFAM


ClientEarth


Surfrider


Les Agences de Papa


MonCDI


Europe Ecologie les Verts (EELV)


Savoir Dessiner


Mr. Alexis CORBIERES


Mrs. Raquel GARIDOI


Mrs. Danielle SIMONNET


Mr. Henrik DAVY


Fédération du Parti Socialiste de la Seine-Saint-Denis


Principaux dossiers


  • Representing the City of PARIS in a dispute against its former directors for a commercial debt of nearly €13 million, which required the implementation of an ut singuli action on behalf of the liquidated company.
  • Representing an AMF-authorised management company placed in judicial liquidation and its liquidator, Me LELOUP-THOMAS, in various commercial and criminal proceedings
  • Representing 15 French municipalities (including Paris, New-York, Grenoble, Nanterre, Bayonne…), a region (Centre Val de Loire) and 6 NGOs (France Nature Environment, Notre Affaire à Tous, Sherpa, Les EcoMaires, Zea & Amnesty International) challenging Total, for its failure to adequately respond to the climate crisis.

Sekri Valentin Zerrouk

Responsables de la pratique:

Anne Dumas-L’Hoir


Les références

‘The firm always strives to understand in depth the activities and needs of their clients.’

‘Responsive and creative.’

‘Anne Dumas-L’Hoir: strong listening skills, efficient, sharp and smart.’

Principaux dossiers


  • Representing the French subsidiary of a US giant in its BtoB and BtoC disputes in France.
  • Represented a founder and shareholder of a company operating a worldwide and very popular social network, in his dispute with the co-founder and company.
  • Representing the French subsidiary of US industrial group in its commercial, industrial and criminal disputes.

Solacy Avocats

Responsables de la pratique:

Arnaud Constans; Laura Terdjman


Les références

‘Arnaud Constans: great lawyer and litigator, good communication, in depth knowledge.’

 

Principaux clients

PPS EU (Edenred group)


SFR


Avisa Partners (FORWARD)


Maison Mellerio


Ekwateur Pro


Solon Avocats

Responsables de la pratique:

Jeremie Chouraqui; Olivier Morin; Chloé Zylberbogen; Florent Segalen


Principaux clients

Audensiel


Essity


Carrefour


La Tour d’Argent


Sunrise Power & Transmission Company


EFTM


Studio 120


FCPE Actions EDF


FCPE ORS EDF


MK2


SNCF social council


Blackrock 1


Groupe Guy Degrenne


DNA Paradis Groupe


ANEA Santé


Groupe Oodrive


Magnéto Productions


Red Luxury


Al Saud family


Cofigeo


Sporty and rich


Molli


Twyd waterlover


Verdoso


Ivi Data


Edenly


Lenoil Holdings


Groupe Millet


Eastdil Secured


Century 21


Eva Jospin


Balthus Family


Scorpio Music


Laurent Delahousse


Stade Brestois 29


Vitalliance


Wild and The Moon


Principaux dossiers


  • Advising EDF’s largest minority shareholders, FCPE Actions EDF and FCPE ORS EDF in indemnification procedures against the French State following the squeeze-out of EDF by the French state.
  • Advising SNCF’s social council (CSE) in the investigation and lawsuit from the European Union commission challenging +EUR 5.3 billion subsidies given by the French State to SNCF subsidiary Fret SNCF.
     
  • Advises health and hygiene multinational Essity in a commercial litigation against a major distributor.

Squadra Avocats

Squadra Avocats

Responsables de la pratique:

Benoît Javaux; Solën Guezille; Charles Morel; Jean Baptiste Belin; Yoan Havard


Les références

‘Very high responsiveness and knowledge of how businesses operate.’

‘Benoit Javaux is extremely competent and responsive. He masters his subject and knows the needs of his clients.’

‘An extremely responsive and competent team, with a real partnership relationship.’

‘Benoît Javaux provides efficient and effective advice with an excellent customer relationship. Benoît is extremely committed to each case.’

Principaux clients

Brandeis Fiducie


ERCG – Groupe Faubourg


Cartol


Monoprix


Riccobono Presse Investissement


Stellantis


BG-O


Act on Eat


Principaux dossiers


  • Representing Brandeis Fiducie in follow-on claims further to a decision fining several companies for anticompetitive practices in the meal vouchers sector.
  • Representing Riccobono Press Investment (RPI) in various litigation proceedings relating to the judicial liquidation of TURF EDITIONS. a printing group.
  • Representing Monoprix in a commercial dispute relating to multiple issues that arose over the course of the construction of a new shop.

Stephenson Harwood

Responsables de la pratique:

Nicolas Demigneux


Autres avocats clés:

Déborah Attias


Principaux clients

Emirates Lebanon Bank


Maersk Line A/S


Suez Group / Sas Degrémont France


Eurazeo Global Investor


Transasia Commodities Investment LTD.


Lion Air Airline


Ciel Voyage


Transportation Partners


Qatar Museums Authority


Stefania LLC


Hiscox MGA LTD


Aviagen


Freeport Retail


Concept & Consulting


RSA Luxembourg


Principaux dossiers


  • Advising two investment companies in a dispute against the court-appointed administrators of a company specialised in logistics and international transport, following the judicial sale and deprivation of assets of a company operating in the mining and civil engineering sectors in DRC.
  • Advising a shareholder in a company specialized in hydraulic activity in  a civil liability lawsuit regarding selling the company’s hydraulic business at an undervalued price.
  • Advising the insurers of a European naval defence company following a fire that destroyed part of a nuclear attack submarine.

Taylor Wessing

Responsables de la pratique:

Paul-Albert Iweins; Philippe Glaser; Benoît Goulesque-Monaux; Pierre-Olivier Leblanc; Laure Hüe de la Colombe


Principaux clients

Lubrizol


IBM


Banque de France


Chambre nationale des commissaires de justice


Reworld Media


Teynier Pic

Responsables de la pratique:

Eric Teynier; Pierre Pic


Les références

‘Innovative and serious.’

Principaux clients

AFRY


Herrera Rios


Ofar


Mr Paul Wei Sun


Thermodyn/Baker Hughes


Metso


GE Lighting/Tungsram


Veolia WTS France


Abela Qatar International


Itron


Principaux dossiers


  • Advising Mr. Herrera Rios and over 1,200 Nicaraguan farm workers on a dispute with three leading multi-national companies specialising in the manufacturing and marketing of chemical products.
  • Advising Abela Qatar International on a dispute relating to the failure of the construction and development of a shopping centre in France.
  • Advised Thermodyn/Baker Hughes on an appeal relating to damages due to the breakdown of a turbine generator unit of a waste-processing and energy-recovery plant.

UGGC Avocats

Responsables de la pratique:

David Gordon-Krief; Clémence Lemétais d’Ormesson


Les références

‘Super professional and super available.’

‘The team is agile and innovative enough to ensure that communication is fluid and facilitated within the framework of international management. ‘

‘Clémence Lemétais d’Ormesson is pleasant, efficient and result-oriented.’

‘Professionalism, attentiveness and involvement. They are proactive, responsive and have a perfect command of their subjects.’

‘Clémence Lemétais d’Ormesson is a great professional. She is invested in the files, helps us find solutions and advises us with discernment. She knows how to be firm while remaining courteous and respectful. She has a perfect command of the subjects she deals with.’

‘Clémence Lemétais d’Ormesson: very good technician who is not afraid to get into the financial elements of files, very good strategist and strong commitment.’

‘Competence. Efficiency. Responsiveness.’

Principaux clients

Colas Group


Mercedes-Benz


Invesco


RedTree Capital


Pluxee France


SNCF Réseau


TIIC


Mooncard


SNC Cherche midi


Keolis Salon de Provence


IRCEC (National Supplementary Pension Fund for Artists)


Monin


Atlas Biotechnology


FG Hemisphere


Sodexo France


ITL


ANPO


AAA Data


Micromania Company


Finetis Company


Principaux dossiers


  • Representing FG Hemisphere fund in the action for annulment of an ICC award in Paris.
  • Representing Keolis Salon de Provence in a dispute with Autocars Telleshi.
  • Representing Monin in a litigation in France against Horeca, a Greek distributor.

Winston & Strawn LLP

Responsables de la pratique:

Mathilde Lefranc-Barthe


Autres avocats clés:

Gilles Bigot


Les références

‘The team is serious, reliable and responsive. Creativity and rigor.’

‘Great knowledge of alternative dispute resolution mechanisms.’

‘Mathilde Lefranc Barthe assists clients efficiently in solving their cases.’

Principaux clients

UNION ASSET MANAGEMENT HOLDING (UAMH)


EUROPEAN RECYCLING PLATFORM


SINGKA INTERNATIONAL PTE. LTD.


OPERATEUR DE COMPETENCE DES ENTREPRISES DE PROXIMITE (OPCO EP)


DOUBLE A 1991


IMMOBILIARE SETA


IRIS FINANCE SA


VERT MARINE


INOVIE


DIGITAL CLASSIFIEDS FRANCE SAS


DADA HOLDING


Principaux dossiers


  • Advising clients on proceedings pertaining to the fact that Vivendi disseminated false or misleading information between 2000 and 2002,
  • Represented iSingka International in litigation and insolvency proceedings led against the company operating the renowned French ready-to-wear brand Camaïeu, as well against the company Financière Immobilière Bordelaise.
  • Representing BIO CLINIC laboratories in 50+ proceedings against the Social Security French Administration (CPAM) to challenge the pricing of COVID tests during the period 2021-2022.