Litigation: Elite - France
What the team is known for
De Pardieu Brocas Maffei is particularly recognised for its litigation services in the banking and finance space. The law firm is also active on competition matters and maintains significant expertise in disputes regarding bankruptcy, securities and debt issues. The team acts for both domestic and international clients, and is noted for its experience in real estate-related disputes.
Strengths
"De Pardieu has a good reputation in the market. The lawyers are very well connected, and they have a very deep strategic and tactical approach."
"The team is composed of very smart people who give pragmatic advice and have the ability to assess risks."
Work highlights
De Pardieu Brocas Maffei advised Mazars on a shareholder dispute in relation to the Arcelor and Mittal merger.
Notable practitioners
Barbara Levy joins this table thanks to her experience handling a range of litigation matters, including damages claims and post M&A disputes. She is also equipped to handle litigation with cross-border elements. "Barbara Levy is a highly sophisticated lawyer with a pragmatic approach." "She soundly analyses the various risks of particular situations and is able to explain those in simple terms to clients."
Up-and-coming partner Alexandre Vermynck breaks into the rankings this year. He advises clients from the banking and retail sectors on commercial litigation matters. "Alexandre is outstanding. He is very creative, quick and available."
