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Bredin Prat

Corporate/Commercial Litigation: Elite

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Bredin Prat

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Corporate/Commercial Litigation: Elite - France

Band 1

Band 1


What the Team is Known For

Bredin Prat has an eminent litigation group skilled at handling matters arising from M&A transactions, competition cases and employment issues. The law firm is experienced in advising clients on a range of commercial disputes, in addition to civil litigation proceedings. The market-leading team maintains an enviable client base that encompasses blue-chip domestic corporates, high-profile multinationals and financial institutions.

À propos de l’équipe

Bredin Prat dispose d’une équipe compétente dans le traitement des contentieux découlant d’opérations de M&A, d’affaires de concurrence et de droit du travail. Le cabinet a l’expérience de conseiller ses clients sur une variété de litiges commerciaux, en plus des procédures de contentieux civil. L’équipe maintient une clientèle enviable qui comprend des entreprises nationales, des multinationales et des institutions financières.

Work Highlights

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  • Bredin Prat represented Altarea in litigation following the failure of its acquisition of Primonial.

  • Bredin Prat a représenté Altarea dans le litige qui a suivi l'échec de son acquisition de Primonial.

Strengths

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  • I appreciate the team's responsiveness, efficiency, accuracy, availability and transparency. The lawyers possess the situational and contextual knowledge to advise us in the best possible way.

    Corporate/Commercial Litigation: Elite respondentFrance
  • The team are good at thinking through the strategy and are very cautious while being bold. Bredin Prat has the ability to build the perfect team, bringing in specialists for all technical aspects.

    Corporate/Commercial Litigation: Elite respondentFrance
  • The team are very responsive, didactic, available and extremely competent.

    Corporate/Commercial Litigation: Elite respondentFrance
  • Bredin Prat provides tailor-made work, a perfect mastery of the subject, intimate knowledge of the ecosystem, and a team that works in harmony at the service of the client.

    Corporate/Commercial Litigation: Elite respondentFrance
  • We are impressed by the quality of the legal analysis. The advice is well thought out and clearly presented. The quality of the partners and associates is outstanding. The firm is a true powerhouse.

    Corporate/Commercial Litigation: Elite respondentFrance
  • Nous sommes impressionnés par la qualité de l'analyse juridique. Les conseils sont pertinents et présentés avec clarté. La qualité des associés et des collaborateurs est exceptionnelle. Ce cabinet est une véritable référence.
    Corporate/Commercial Litigation: Elite respondentFrance

Notable Practitioners

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  • Senior StatespeopleDidier Martin
    Senior StatespeopleDidier Martin

    Didier Martin

    Didier Martin boasts vast experience in strategic M&A transactions and corporate litigation. He has longstanding expertise in representing publicly listed companies.

    Didier Martin dispose d’une grande expérience dans les opérations stratégiques de M&A et les contentieux des sociétés. Il possède une expertise dans la représentation de sociétés cotées en bourse.

    • Didier Martin has an encyclopaedic knowledge of the law. He knows how to convey difficult messages with infinite delicacy.

      Corporate/Commercial Litigation: Elite respondentFrance
    • Didier Martin possède une connaissance encyclopédique du droit. Il sait transmettre des messages difficiles avec une délicatesse infinie.

      Corporate/Commercial Litigation: Elite respondentFrance
  • Band 1Jean-Daniel Bretzner
    Band 1Jean-Daniel Bretzner

    Jean-Daniel Bretzner

    Jean-Daniel Bretzner is one of the market-leading litigators in France, frequently acting in complex corporate litigation. He is sought after for his wealth of experience in cases including class actions, civil liability claims and shareholders' disputes.

    Jean-Daniel Bretzner est l’un des leaders du marché contentieux en France, intervenant fréquemment dans des contentieux d’entreprise complexes. Il est recherché pour sa expérience dans des dossiers tels que les actions de groupe, les dossiers de responsabilité civile et les différends entre actionnaires.

    • Jean-Daniel is a reference in his field. I have great respect for his expertise and mastery of all aspects of litigation.

      Corporate/Commercial Litigation: Elite respondentFrance
    • Jean-Daniel Bretzner is a very good litigator, one of the best. He is an excellent lawyer who can adapt the advice to circumstances.

      Corporate/Commercial Litigation: Elite respondentFrance
    • Jean-Daniel is a strategist. You should listen to him because he gives good advice.

      Corporate/Commercial Litigation: Elite respondentFrance
    • Jean-Daniel Bretzner est un très bon plaideur, l'un des meilleurs. C'est un excellent avocat qui sait adapter ses conseils aux circonstances.
      Corporate/Commercial Litigation: Elite respondentFrance
    • Jean-Daniel est un stratège. Vous devriez l'écouter car il donne de bons conseils.
      Corporate/Commercial Litigation: Elite respondentFrance
    • Jean-Daniel est une référence dans son domaine. J'ai un grand respect pour son expertise et sa maîtrise de tous les aspects du contentieux.
      Corporate/Commercial Litigation: Elite respondentFrance
  • Band 3Florian Bouaziz
    Band 3Florian Bouaziz

    Florian Bouaziz

    Florian Bouaziz is sought after by leading corporate clients for his experience in competition cases, post-acquisition disputes and class action proceedings.

    Florian Bouaziz est sollicité par des clients pour son expérience dans les dossiers de concurrence, les litiges post-acquisition et les actions de groupe.

    • Florian is a very good litigator. He is sharp and talented. He is also up to date on all information and has a good comparative approach.

      Corporate/Commercial Litigation: Elite respondentFrance
    • He is an excellent advocate. Observing Florian in court is impressive.

      Corporate/Commercial Litigation: Elite respondentFrance
    • Florian has the ability to keep calm in the most strategic disputes. He knows how to discern the important information and to analyse masses of complex facts to find the decisive legal argument.

      Corporate/Commercial Litigation: Elite respondentFrance
    • Florian is an outstanding litigation partner. He is sharp and a quick thinker.

      Corporate/Commercial Litigation: Elite respondentFrance
    • Florian a la capacité de garder son calme même dans les conflits les plus stratégiques. Il sait discerner les informations importantes et analyser une masse de faits complexes pour trouver l'argument juridique décisif.
      Corporate/Commercial Litigation: Elite respondentFrance
    • Florian est un associé exceptionnel en matière de litiges. Il est perspicace et pointu.

      Corporate/Commercial Litigation: Elite respondentFrance
    • C'est un excellent avocat. Observer Florian au tribunal est impressionnant.

      Corporate/Commercial Litigation: Elite respondentFrance
    • Florian est un excellent plaideur. Il est brillant et talentueux. Il est également à jour sur toutes les informations et possède une bonne approche comparative.

      Corporate/Commercial Litigation: Elite respondentFrance
  • Band 4Eve Duminy
    Band 4Eve Duminy

    Eve Duminy

    Eve Duminy advises clients on civil and commercial proceedings. Her practice encompasses competition disputes, damages claims and class actions.

    Eve Duminy conseille ses clients dans le cadre de procédures civiles et commerciales. Sa pratique englobe les litiges liés à la concurrence, les réclamations pour dommages et les actions de groupe.

    • I have never known or met such a conscientious, serious and rigorous lawyer. She was exceptional. I regret not having known her earlier in my career.

      Corporate/Commercial Litigation: Elite respondentFrance
    • It is a pleasure to be accompanied by Eve, who perfectly understands our needs and has a very good level of expertise.

      Corporate/Commercial Litigation: Elite respondentFrance
    • Eve Duminy is an excellent lawyer. She is responsive, reliable, efficient and gives good advice.

      Corporate/Commercial Litigation: Elite respondentFrance
    • Eve is remarkable in her analysis, her strategic approach and the quality of her writing.

      Corporate/Commercial Litigation: Elite respondentFrance
    • Eve Duminy est une excellente avocate. Elle est réactive, fiable, efficace et donne de bons conseils.

      Corporate/Commercial Litigation: Elite respondentFrance
    • Je n'ai jamais connu ni rencontré une avocate aussi consciencieuse, sérieuse et rigoureuse. Elle était exceptionnelle. Je regrette de ne pas l'avoir connue plus tôt dans ma carrière.
      Corporate/Commercial Litigation: Elite respondentFrance
    • Ève se distingue par son analyse, son approche stratégique et la qualité de son écriture.

      Corporate/Commercial Litigation: Elite respondentFrance
    • C’est un plaisir d’être accompagné par Eve, qui comprend parfaitement nos besoins et possède un très bon niveau d’expertise.

      Corporate/Commercial Litigation: Elite respondentFrance

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