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Practice

Litigation, Mediation, Arbitration

Reactivity and pugnacity are our key words in order to anticipate, manage and resolve conflicts and thus preserve your economic interests, the image and reputation of your company. We know from our experience that your internal resources and time are valuable. Their optimization is favored by our work methods and the organization of our teams.

Our in-depth knowledge of the courts, whether arbitral, civil, commercial, criminal or administrative, and of the supervisory authorities, as well as our skills regarding alternative dispute resolution methods, enable us to provide a relevant response adapted to your needs.

We are able to assist you in all your litigation matters and provide you with specific expertise in mass litigation, collective actions, corporate governance disputes and disputes between shareholders. We are also recognized for our expertise in the field of industrial risks.

Our team assists both start-ups and CAC 40 companies in the settlement of their national and international disputes. We assist companies operating in various sectors such as construction, life sciences, engineering, agro-industry, and industries such as metallurgy, glass and building materials.

SECTORS OF ACTIVITY

  • Judicial business litigation,
  • Shareholders disputes,
  • Defense of directors,
  • Industrial liability litigation,
  • Subcontracting litigation,
  • Collective action/mass litigation,
  • Mediation, conciliation, negotiation,
  • International and domestic arbitration.

Practical case

Defense of a Cambodian company, whose exclusive distribution contract was terminated by a French group, leader in this area.

  • Article 145 of the French Civil Procedure Code for the search for evidence
  • Defense on a challenge of the order before the court and on appeal
  • Conduct of ICC arbitration proceedings to obtain multi-million dollars damages
  • Obtention of a partial ruling on favorable jurisdiction
  • Following negotiation with the counterparty, transaction granting of a satisfactory settlement for the client.

The team

Benoît Descours

Partner

Yohan Chaussin

Associate

Yana Smith

Associate

Agathe Toussaint

Associate

Clémentine Parrot

Associate

Arseniy Kuzikov

Associate

Laura Amiech-Carre

Associate

Théophile Faure-Cachard

Of counsel

Thomas Bedoiseau

Of counsel

Xavier Hugon

Partner

Philippe Laye

Partner

Philippe Julien

Partner

Marie Albertini

Partner

Jean-Marie Gueguen

Partner

Bertrand Jardel

Partner