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Freshfields

Corporate/Commercial Litigation: Elite

Global Guide 2026 : France

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Corporate/Commercial Litigation: Elite - France

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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.

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Work Highlights

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

Strengths

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  • 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 respondentGlobal

  • 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 respondentGlobal

  • I appreciate the team's skills, expertise, excellent strategy and efficiency.

    Corporate/Commercial Litigation: Elite respondentGlobal

  • The team at Freshfields provides in-depth knowledge of the subject, exceptional responsiveness and extensive experience.

    Corporate/Commercial Litigation: Elite respondentGlobal

  • 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 respondentGlobal

Notable Practitioners

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  • Dimitri Lecat
    Dimitri 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 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 respondentGlobal

    • Dimitri is a highly experienced partner.

      Corporate/Commercial Litigation: Elite respondentGlobal

    • 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 respondentGlobal

    • Dimitri Lecat is commercial, pragmatic, strategic and responsive.

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

      Corporate/Commercial Litigation: Elite respondentGlobal

    • 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 respondentGlobal

    • 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 respondentGlobal
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  • Anne-Laure Vincent
    Anne-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.

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

      Corporate/Commercial Litigation: Elite respondentGlobal

    • Anne-Laure has excellent vision and coordination skills.

      Corporate/Commercial Litigation: Elite respondentGlobal

    • We appreciated Anne-Laure's guidance.

      Corporate/Commercial Litigation: Elite respondentGlobal

    • Anne-Laure is a phenomenal lawyer, extremely knowledgeable and highly responsive. I would strongly recommend Anne-Laure.

      Corporate/Commercial Litigation: Elite respondentGlobal
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