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Freshfields

Corporate/Commercial Litigation: Elite

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Freshfields

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Corporate/Commercial Litigation: Elite - France

Band 2

Band 2


What the Team is Known For

Freshfields' litigation team is active on a range of commercial and civil matters, including contract disputes, regulatory issues and cartel claims. The law firm regularly undertakes contentious financial matters, as well as criminal investigations, with further expertise in significant international mandates, drawing upon its extensive global practice. The team provides counsel to clients from various sectors including energy, TMT and finance.

À propos de l’équipe

L’équipe de contentieux de Freshfields est capable d’intervenir dans de nombreux types de dossiers commerciales et civiles, y compris les litiges contractuels, les questions réglementaires et les réclamations en matière de cartel. Le cabinet d’avocats assiste régulièrement des dossiers financiers litigieux, ainsi que des enquêtes criminelles, avec une expertise supplémentaire dans des mandats internationaux, en s’appuyant sur son réseau international. L’équipe conseille des clients de divers secteurs, notamment l’énergie, les médias et la finance.

Work Highlights

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  • Freshfields represented JPMorgan Chase Bank in an action against Fides before the Paris Commercial Court.

  • Le cabinet Freshfields a représenté JPMorgan Chase Bank dans une action contre Fides au Tribunal de commerce de Paris.

Strengths

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  • The lawyers at Freshfields have been excellent advocates. They are very responsive and stand out for their business awareness. When I get advice from them I don't doubt it.

    Corporate/Commercial Litigation: Elite respondentFrance
  • The team at Freshfields provides in-depth knowledge of the subject, exceptional responsiveness and extensive experience.

    Corporate/Commercial Litigation: Elite respondentFrance
  • Freshfields has a well-run team with a very comprehensive approach but pragmatic when needed. The lawyers are doing a good job and we are pleased with the results.

    Corporate/Commercial Litigation: Elite respondentFrance
  • Freshfields has an excellent reputation and we were very impressed by how quickly the team understood the case, including the technical parts.

    Corporate/Commercial Litigation: Elite respondentFrance
  • I appreciate the team's skills, expertise, excellent strategy and efficiency.

    Corporate/Commercial Litigation: Elite respondentFrance
  • L'équipe de Freshfields est très bien organisée et adopte une approche très globale, tout en restant pragmatique lorsque nécessaire. Les avocats font du bon travail et nous sommes satisfaits des résultats.

    Corporate/Commercial Litigation: Elite respondentFrance

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 2Dimitri Lecat
    Band 2Dimitri Lecat

    Dimitri Lecat

    Dimitri Lecat is sought after for his work in commercial litigation, including financial disputes and contractual issues. He displays further expertise in regulatory investigations.

    Dimitri Lecat a une large expérience en litige commercial, y compris les litiges financiers et contractuels. Il fait preuve d’une expertise supplémentaire en matière d’enquêtes réglementaires.

    • Dimitri Lecat is a real asset. He is able to explain really complicated matters perfectly well, and he makes everything seem simple and straightforward.

      Corporate/Commercial Litigation: Elite respondentFrance
    • Dimitri is a highly experienced partner.

      Corporate/Commercial Litigation: Elite respondentFrance
    • Dimitri Lecat is commercial, pragmatic, strategic and responsive.

      Corporate/Commercial Litigation: Elite respondentFrance
    • Dimitri is very responsive, available and has an excellent perspective on the case. He looks at it from a legal and a business perspective.

      Corporate/Commercial Litigation: Elite respondentFrance
    • Dimitri est un associé très expérimenté.

      Corporate/Commercial Litigation: Elite respondentFrance
    • Dimitri Lecat a un esprit commercial, il est pragmatique, stratégique et réactif.

      Corporate/Commercial Litigation: Elite respondentFrance
    • Dimitri Lecat est un atout. Il est capable d'expliquer parfaitement des sujets très complexes et de les rendre simples et directs.

      Corporate/Commercial Litigation: Elite respondentFrance
    • Dimitri est très réactif, disponible et possède une excellente vision du dossier. Il l'envisage sous un angle à la fois juridique et commercial.

      Corporate/Commercial Litigation: Elite respondentFrance
  • Band 2Stéphane Bénouville
    Band 2Stéphane Bénouville

    Stéphane Bénouville

    Stéphane Bénouville is renowned for advising large multinational corporations and financial institutions on a range of disputes, including enforcement proceedings and contractual disputes.

    Stéphane Bénouville est réputé pour representer de grandes multinationales et des institutions financières dans de nombreux types de dossiers contentieux, notamment des procédures d’exécution et des litiges contractuels.

    • Working with Stéphane over the years has been a wonderful experience. He is a fierce advocate in court and an excellent adviser to his clients.

      Corporate/Commercial Litigation: Elite respondentFrance
    • Stéphane Bénouville is one step ahead and he has high situational intelligence.

      Corporate/Commercial Litigation: Elite respondentFrance
    • Stéphane Bénouville manages the case very well. He has great technical knowledge and has solutions to every problem. He calmly finds solutions in a constructive way.

      Corporate/Commercial Litigation: Elite respondentFrance
    • Travailler avec Stéphane au fil des ans a été une expérience formidable. C'est un avocat redoutable devant les tribunaux et un excellent conseiller pour ses clients.

      Corporate/Commercial Litigation: Elite respondentFrance
    • Stéphane Bénouville gère très bien le dossier. Il possède d'excellentes connaissances techniques et trouve des solutions à tous les problèmes. Il aborde la question avec calme et de manière constructive.
      Corporate/Commercial Litigation: Elite respondentFrance
    • Stéphane Bénouville a toujours une longueur d'avance et possède une grande intelligence situationnelle.

      Corporate/Commercial Litigation: Elite respondentFrance
  • Band 5Anne-Laure Vincent
    Band 5Anne-Laure Vincent

    Anne-Laure Vincent

    Anne-Laure Vincent is praised by peers and clients for the wealth of her experience in litigation. She is most active in post-acquisition disputes, contractual issues and settlements.

    Anne-Laure Vincent est saluée par ses pairs et ses clients pour sa vaste expérience en litige. Elle assiste régulièrement dans les litiges post-acquisition, les litiges contractuelles et les règlements.

    • I appreciate Anne-Laure Vincent's strategy management, skills and client service.

      Corporate/Commercial Litigation: Elite respondentFrance
    • Anne-Laure is a phenomenal lawyer, extremely knowledgeable and highly responsive. I would strongly recommend Anne-Laure.

      Corporate/Commercial Litigation: Elite respondentFrance
    • We appreciated Anne-Laure's guidance.

      Corporate/Commercial Litigation: Elite respondentFrance
    • Anne-Laure has excellent vision and coordination skills.

      Corporate/Commercial Litigation: Elite respondentFrance
    • Anne-Laure possède d'excellentes aptitudes en matière de vision et de coordination.
      Corporate/Commercial Litigation: Elite respondentFrance
    • J’apprécie la gestion stratégique, les compétences et le service d’Anne-Laure Vincent.

      Corporate/Commercial Litigation: Elite respondentFrance
    • Nous avons apprécié les conseils d'Anne-Laure.

      Corporate/Commercial Litigation: Elite respondentFrance
    • Anne-Laure est une avocate exceptionnelle, extrêmement compétente et très réactive. Je recommande vivement Anne-Laure.
      Corporate/Commercial Litigation: Elite respondentFrance

Ranked Individuals at Freshfields (3)

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    Stéphane Bénouville

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    Anne-Laure Vincent

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