‘Technical ability and responsiveness.’

‘Responsive and pragmatic.’

‘David Méheut never gives up in disputes.’

‘Luc Bigel has a very good understanding of the issues involved in his cases. He knows how to identify the difficulties that could be encountered and always seeks to provide a perspective that enables decision making.’

‘Pragmatic, commercial and used to dealing with the London insurer market. Happy to provide ad hoc advice without charging.’

‘I have complete confidence in Vonnick Le Guillou’s advice. She is willing to accommodate meetings at short notice to discuss claims. She has a good handle on claims that she may not necessarily have day-to-day involvement with. This is not the case with all partners at other firms.’

‘HFW is without a doubt the best law firm in Paris for civil liability and insurance law disputes. The team is excellent, the services and deliverables are of very high quality, and the invoicing is completely correct. The establishment of partner/associate pairs allows for seamless availability. On a scale of 1 to 10, my rating is 15.’

‘Our cooperation with HFW is highly professional, and the whole team is very collaborative and responsive. Furthermore, the team has in-depth knowledge of the details of German law and is therefore a great sparring partner, particularly because their advice is creative and thoughtful.’

‘Iris Vögeding deserves special mention. Iris is an extremely thorough lawyer who always has a feel for the relevant points of a case. Her reasoning is always well-thought-out, and it is impressive that Iris has outstanding expertise in German law, even though she practises in France. Besides, she has a highly creative mind and is an outstanding strategist in terms of litigation. Iris is responsive, and her friendly nature makes her a pleasure to work with.’

‘The team stands out for its very high level of availability and great command of the subject. Séverine Hotellier knows perfectly the needs and requirements of the complex files entrusted to her. The work accomplished is always of high quality.’

‘I had the opportunity to work with Frédérique de La Chapelle and her team on several occasions. Each time we got results. The work is perfect, deadlines are met, and she meets the client’s expectations (while remaining attentive).’

‘Frédérique de La Chapelle is available, listens and finds innovative solutions and provides excellent quality work. She combines a good theoretical knowledge of insurance and reinsurance with a practical vision of the subject matter, which is highly appreciated by clients.’

‘The team stands out for its technical skills, responsiveness (which is above the level normally found in the market), ability to assert itself if several of the client’s businesses are represented in a project with HSF (which is an asset), and its respect for agreed deadlines.’

‘Martin Le Touzé and César Michel are responsive, do not hesitate to give an opinion, even if it is contrary to that of the client (which is positive and reassuring), show great team spirit and quickly get to grips with the client’s business operations and requirements.’

‘Good knowledge of our business (insurance and financing) and a culture of coming up with suggestions and not simply answering our questions. Open to legal innovation.’

‘The team take the time to connect with the client in order to understand the client’s needs and how to best serve them. From what I’ve seen, Hogan Lovells puts great importance on diversity when it comes to both the age and background of its employees, which is very important and positive. The team is very professional but at the same time very relaxed with the client, something that I appreciate.’

‘Sébastien Gros and Ghina Farah have been excellent with us. They take our requests seriously and deliver high-quality work in a timely manner.’

‘The Hogan Lovells insurance team knows the sector and the regulatory issues of this industry very well, both theoretically and practically. They are very responsive.’

‘SPB in France is a multidisciplinary firm with a united and coherent team, and equipped with sufficient resources to act as a partner on complex and time-consuming matters. The quality of the lawyers that make up the team surrounding Valérie Ravit allows us to entrust her with cases in France and internationally in a wide variety of civil liability claims.’

‘The complementary qualities of the other departments of this firm (such as real estate and insolvency) and its international network (which has a significant presence in Europe, the US and Asia) are also significant assets when choosing this firm.’

‘Valérie Ravit is an outstanding lawyer who, surrounded by a competent and responsive team, knows how to demonstrate exceptional responsiveness and adaptability, particularly for the management of mass litigation and the coordination of actions in a multinational context. She advises us and helps us implement alternative and innovative solutions by taking into account the various interests and concerns involved in complex cases.’

‘Small team with a personal approach, responsive, reasonable billing.’

‘Alexandra Cohen-Jonathan particularly stands out for her expertise in insurance law, her responsiveness and her solutions-focused attitude. Her colleagues are less experienced but have a bright future.’

‘The Tamaris Avocats team successfully combines the demanding standards and advanced skills of large market-leading firms with the availability and flexibility of a small practice. These qualities are found in both partners and junior lawyers. Reasonable pricing compared to the major market leaders.’

‘The team knows how to respond very well to our needs and adapt. Their analyses are always of a very good quality and allow us to move forward with the files. Pragmatic approach.’

‘The Awkis team is experienced in the field of financial lines, highly technical and particularly responsive. Our collaboration with the Awkis team is long-standing, reliable and focused on customer support. The Awkis team is a source of suggestions for intelligent budgetary management of files and invoicing. The legal analyses and their costs are adapted according to the issues at stake in the cases.’

‘In addition to great skill in legal analysis, particularly the assessment of the legal and financial issues in our cases, Anne-Sophie Pia has excellent interpersonal skills. She and her team provide excellent advice on determining the most appropriate strategy and are extremely effective in the context of negotiations and transactional discussions.’

‘Responsiveness, competence, professionalism, discretion and listening skills.’

‘Dominique Ham is an excellent professional at all levels.’

‘The team go above and beyond through their involvement, professionalism and availability.’

‘Valdimir Rostan d’Anchezune stands out for his technical skills, availability, forceful approach, listening ability, and situational and strategic intelligence.’

‘The team have a lot of forensic experience and a strong industry focus, giving them an abundance of knowledge of what insurers need in terms of claims handling.’

‘Vladimir Rostan d’Ancezune is very quick to grasp the facts of the case.’

‘Dynamic, available, responsive and very professional team. They follow up on files very well. Very relevant advice.’

‘I work with Patrice Grenier and Anne-Sophie Lilti, whom I particularly appreciate for their responsiveness and their ability to assist me where other firms cannot.’

‘Very professional team, which has a great command of its subject and does not invent work to increase invoices.’

‘Always provide quick and competent feedback, speak fluent French, English and German, have good contacts with other lawyers and experts, and provide comprehensive information on changes in case law.’

‘The team stands out for its ability to communicate in multiple languages, the quick responses to queries and the accessibility of the lawyers.’

‘Our experience of working with the team was exceptional. They always came back to us promptly with highly professional advice. Also, the fact that the majority of the team speaks French and German fluently is a big advantage for German companies which need legal support in France.’

‘Efficient teamwork.’

‘Valuable insurance specialists.’

‘Thibaut Gribelin answers questions directly and precisely, and does not give convoluted responses which do not give a clear vision of the situation.’

‘This is a team with an excellent understanding of the insurance market and its regulatory landscape. They are truly experts in (re)insurance regulation and understand the regulators in Europe well.’

‘Individuals with excellent expertise. Legal work product is clear, well organized and easy to tailor for a lay audience.’

‘The team stand out for their responsiveness, competence, and use of webinars on interesting subjects.’

‘Great professionalism. Highly skilled. Very attentive. Close relationships with clients. Personal touch. User-friendly.’

‘Quentin Charluteau is very responsive and available, and quickly takes ownership of files and new information to propose appropriate actions.’

‘S&S are a fantastic firm to work with. They have the flexibility that we need to support us in growing our book of business and keeping our clients happy and have the skills and knowledge required to provide us with the legal services we require, providing us always with timely and accurate responses.’

‘They have a big team which means that there is always someone available to respond to us and regardless of the seniority level, all lawyers are knowledgeable, responsive and show a deep understanding level of French law and customs.’

‘Responsive, organised and pragmatic. A team that is available to assist its clients, with flawless knowledge of the files.’

‘Emmanuelle Payrau is an excellent negotiator with exceptional professionalism.’

‘Very good service.’