Litigation: Elite
Europe Guide 2024 : France
Band 5
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+33 1 5757 8080About
Provided by Dechert LLP
With a focus on the life sciences, telecommunications and energy sectors, we represent clients from a range of industries in multi-jurisdiction litigation, complex corporate and commercial disputes, white collar crime and compliance. Clients rely on Dechert for securities and stock exchange litigation, setting aside and enforcement of international arbitration awards and foreign court decisions, and challenging the appointments of arbitrators.
Recognized for our multi-jurisdictional capabilities and deep expertise, we devise litigation strategy, manage virtual law firms, facilitate pre-trial resolutions to commercial disputes, defeat class certification, manage e-discovery, obtain summary judgments or voluntary dismissal of claims, negotiate favorable settlements and prevail at trial.
Chambers Review
The team at Dechert handles a broad range of commercial litigation mandates, including contractual and shareholder disputes and product liability cases. The law firm frequently represents clients hailing from the manufacturing, healthcare and retail sectors. The team is also able to draw upon international resources to advise on cases with cross-jurisdictional elements.
Work Highlights
- Dechert represented Signify in a dispute with a liquidator following the bankruptcy of a company previously owned by Signify.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"It is extremely pleasant to work with the Dechert team. The lawyers are personable and good at what they do; they put in a lot of work and passion in defending their clients."
"The strengths of the firm are the team's availability, effectiveness and business-oriented approach."
"It is extremely pleasant to work with the Dechert team. The lawyers are personable and good at what they do; they put in a lot of work and passion in defending their clients."
"The strengths of the firm are the team's availability, effectiveness and business-oriented approach."
Notable Practitioners
Jacques Sivignon is recognised for his experience in handling litigation in the life sciences and manufacturing sectors. He additionally offers expertise in product liability, breach of contract cases and shareholder disputes.
"Jacques has very good knowledge. He is detail-oriented and straightforward."
"Jacques is extremely sharp and he has a very accurate vision of the case from a strategic point of view. He is like a chess player and can plan ahead on the steps to take."