LAWYER PROFILE

Thibaud d'Ales

France 2026

Clifford Chance Europe LLP

Ranked in 2 practice areas

Corporate/Commercial Litigation: Elite

France

1 year ranked

Sport

France

1 year ranked

About

Provided by Clifford Chance Europe LLP

Practice Areas

Thibaud d'Alès specialises in commercial litigation (domestic and cross border).

His areas of expertise include disputes in relation to distribution agreements, termination of contractual relationships, "private enforcement / follow-on" actions, mergers and acquisitions, product liability, misleading advertising and/or unfair competition, more specifically in matters related to the telecommunications, aviation, and sport industries.

Career

University of Paris, Panthéon Sorbonne (Masters in Business Law), 1998

University of Paris, Panthéon Assas (Postgraduate DESS in Insurance Law), 1999

HEC Business School Group (Masters in Management of International Risks), 2000

LVMH Moët Hennesy – Louis Vuitton, San Francisco and Paris, 2000

Joined Clifford Chance 2003

Admitted as an Avocat in Paris 2004

Partner since 2015

Professional Memberships

Teaches at the EFB

Teaches at University Paris I (Panthéon – Sorbonne)

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers France

Corporate/Commercial Litigation: Elite - France

Band 2

Individual Editorial

Thibaud d'Ales advises clients on matters relating to unfair competition, follow-on actions and distribution agreements. His clients include leading actors in the banking and sport sectors.

Editorial individuel

Thibaud d’Alès conseille ses clients en matière de contentieux de la concurrence, réclamations de dommages et d’accords de distribution. Il compte parmi ses clients des acteurs de premier plan dans les secteurs de la banque et du sport.

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Sport - France

Band 3

Individual Editorial

Thibaud d’Ales enters the rankings this year in recognition of his expertise in litigation and arbitration, both domestic and international. He has a strong focus on broadcasting-related disputes.

Editorial individuel

Thibaud d’Ales fait son entrée dans le classement cette année en reconnaissance de son expertise en matière de contentieux et d’arbitrage, tant au niveau national qu’international. Il est particulièrement spécialisé dans les litiges liés à l’audiovisuel.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

Thibaud is unquestionably one of the most gifted litigation lawyers of his generation. He is an excellent litigator and a fine negotiator.
Corporate/Commercial Litigation: EliteChambers France
Thibaud d'Ales is very good – he's responsive and he can process complexity with simplicity. He is very appreciated in the dispute market.
Corporate/Commercial Litigation: EliteChambers France
Thibaud's advice is very pertinent and he has great listening skills. He provides high-quality work.
Corporate/Commercial Litigation: EliteChambers France
Thibaud est incontestablement l'un des plaideurs les plus doués de sa génération. C'est un excellent plaideur et un négociateur hors pair.
Corporate/Commercial Litigation: EliteChambers France
Les conseils de Thibaud sont très pertinents et il possède d'excellentes capacités d'écoute. Son travail est de grande qualité.
Corporate/Commercial Litigation: EliteChambers France
Thibaud d'Ales est excellent: il est réactif et sait simplifier les situations complexes. Il est très apprécié sur le marché du contentieux.
Corporate/Commercial Litigation: EliteChambers France