LAWYER PROFILE

Dimitri Lecat

Global 2026

Freshfields

Ranked in 1 practice area

Corporate/Commercial Litigation: Elite

France

1 year ranked

About

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Practice Areas

Avocat à la cour, Dimitri Lecat is a partner in Freshfields’ Dispute Resolution practice group in Paris and a member of the firm’s Global Investigations and Global Antitrust Litigation practice groups.

He is highly experienced in banking, securities and financial services litigation, as well as in regulatory investigations and enforcement proceedings, particularly before the Sanctions Commission of the Autorité des Marchés Financiers (AMF), France’s financial markets regulator.

Over the past decade, Dimitri has developed strong expertise in resolving mass claims and collective actions, and defending clients in cartel follow-on damages claims. He also advises on commercial and business law matters, shareholder disputes, and post-acquisition litigation.

In addition, Dimitri has substantial experience handling global investigations across various sectors, including financial services, banking, technology, defence and automotive.

His practice further extends to white-collar crime, advising clients on risk prevention and representing both defendants and civil parties, especially in corruption-related matters.

Career

Partner at Freshfields since 2011.

Professional Memberships

Admitted to the Paris bar (Avocat à la cour)

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers Global Guide

Corporate/Commercial Litigation: Elite - France

Band 2

Individual Editorial

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

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

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: EliteChambers Global Guide
Dimitri is a highly experienced partner.
Corporate/Commercial Litigation: EliteChambers Global Guide
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: EliteChambers Global Guide
Dimitri Lecat is commercial, pragmatic, strategic and responsive.
Corporate/Commercial Litigation: EliteChambers Global Guide