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Global Guide 2023
France Litigation
4
Band 4

2 Ranked Lawyers

About

Provided by August Debouzy

With one of the largest litigation practices in the Parisian market, boasting expertise both in France and internationally, litigation is a key element of August Debouzy's activity.


Among the many components of commercial litigation, August Debouzy's teams have developed particular expertise in post-acquisition litigation and large-scale industrial commercial litigation.


The team is well-versed in international and complex cross-border disputes with Benjamin van Gaver and Marie Danis, Olivier Attias (admitted to New York Bar), partners, and Marie Valentini (Called to the Bar of England and Wales), counsel, all fluent in English. The team’s experience of cross-border proceedings and multi-jurisdictional prosecutions and lawsuits combined with the firm’s solid network of partner firms also allows August Debouzy to assist clients with sensitive cases outside France.



Chambers Review

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Litigation - France
4
Band 4
What the team is known for

August Debouzy is well regarded for its litigation activity. The law firm is adept at handling proceedings on a range of corporate matters, including shareholder disputes, contractual issues and unfair competition. The team is knowledgeable in the defence, insurance and manufacturing industries, and also regularly handles cross-border matters, advising clients from France as well as other jurisdictions.

Work Highlights

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  • August Debouzy assisted Valeo with unfair competition proceedings against Nissens.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Marie Danis
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Marie Danis
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Band 4

Marie Danis acts on post-acquisition, damages claims, asset recovery and distribution cases, with further experience in handling banking disputes.

Benjamin Van Gaver
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Benjamin Van Gaver
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Band 5

Benjamin Van Gaver enters the rankings for the first time this year and is adept at handling a range of litigation matters including unfair competition cases, contractual disputes and post-acquisition litigation.

"Benjamin Van Gaver provides a good analysis of the case and is proactive."

"He is a reliable and level-headed litigator."

"He is a very experienced lawyer with great technical skills and business understanding."

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Marie Danis
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Marie Danis
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Band 4
Benjamin Van Gaver
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Benjamin Van Gaver
5
Band 5

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Van Gaver Benjamin