Corporate/Commercial Litigation: Elite | France

Bredin Prat has an eminent litigation group skilled at handling matters arising from M&A transactions, competition cases and employment issues. The law firm is experienced in advising clients on a range of commercial disputes, in addition to civil litigation proceedings. The market-leading team maintains an enviable client base that encompasses blue-chip domestic corporates, high-profile multinationals and financial institutions.

Cleary Gottlieb's commercial litigation practice acts in contractual disputes, competition litigation and shareholder disputes. The law firm advises high-profile corporate clients from a variety of sectors including banking, media and healthcare. The practice offers additional expertise in cross-border litigation, and clients benefit from the firm's network of offices in the USA and several European countries.

Clifford Chance is an esteemed powerhouse with market-leading expertise in a range of dispute resolution matters, including post-M&A, banking disputes and anti-competitive behaviour. The law firm is experienced in handling disputes over distribution agreements, product liability and contract terminations. The team leverages an extensive network to assist clients with multi-jurisdictional mandates and regularly represents clients from the retail, transportation, sport and pharmaceutical sectors.

Darrois Villey Maillot Brochier's top-tier team provides highly regarded litigation services to clients on a range of commercial matters, including M&A and post-transaction disputes. The law firm is active in civil and commercial litigation, in addition to administrative proceedings, and also handles cases for pharmaceutical, banking and TMT clients. The team offers additional expertise in class actions, product liability cases and financial litigation.

The firm's well-reputed practice has an extensive international network and notable cross-border strength. The law firm is especially recognised for its activity in the financial institution space and maintains a solid presence in the IP sector. The team is also well placed to assist with class actions, offering further expertise in commercial and civil proceedings.

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.

Gide Loyrette Nouel moves up the rankings on the basis of a growing market presence. The firm has an established practice with a particular focus on banking and finance litigation. Clients of the practice include a range of domestic and international banking and investment entities, as well as technology and energy companies. The law firm is experienced in post-acquisition litigation and disputes regarding enforcement proceedings and regulatory matters, before both commercial and civil courts. The team offers additional expertise in shareholder disputes.

De Pardieu Brocas Maffei moves up the rankings this year and is particularly recognised for its litigation services in the banking and finance space. The law firm is also active on competition matters and maintains significant expertise in disputes regarding bankruptcy, securities and debt issues. The team acts for both domestic and international clients, and is noted for its experience in real estate-related disputes.

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer's well-equipped department assists clients with commercial and financial litigation. The team frequently advises on mandates relating to contract breaches and allegations of fraud. The practice represents a range of energy, financial services, insurance and construction clients. The law firm is also adept at handling cross-border matters, especially in African jurisdictions.

Linklaters has a recognised disputes team that boasts a strong international background. The law firm is experienced in a range of areas, including litigation arising from unfair competition and commercial law, often acting in cases in the media, energy and mining industries. The team has further expertise representing banks and financial institutions in regulatory and financial disputes.

Orrick's respected litigation practice routinely represents clients in corporate and commercial cases. The law firm acts in shareholder litigation, insolvency-related disputes and tax fraud cases, with further activity in construction litigation. The team is retained by both high-profile corporates and private individuals for advice in this area.

Signature Litigation moves up the rankings this year following its experienced practice's handling of a variety of litigation mandates, including product liability, insurance claims and IP-related disputes. The law firm offers further assistance with environmental claims and competition cases. The team is also well versed in handling class actions.

ADVANT Altana has a well-respected litigation team providing services to a broad roster of clients from sectors such as construction, insurance and pharmaceuticals. The law firm advises domestic and international clients on contractual disputes and unfair competition and damages claims. The team maintains specific expertise in liability claims.

August Debouzy is well regarded for its litigation activity. The law firm is adept at handling proceedings on a range of corporate matters, including shareholder disputes, contractual issues and unfair competition. The team is knowledgeable in the defence, insurance and manufacturing industries, and also regularly handles cross-border matters, advising clients from other jurisdictions as well as France.

Grandjean Avocats moves up the rankings this year due to its significant expertise in a range of commercial and post-M&A disputes, as well as restructuring and product liability. It frequently advises and represents clients in the banking, energy and pharmaceutical sectors. The firm also assists with cases relating to contract termination and investments.

LPA Law is particularly active in assisting clients from the financial services, energy and telecommunications industries. The law firm acts before various state courts, representing both domestic and international clients. The team is adept at handling M&A-related litigation and contractual disputes.

Racine represents a broad client base of multinationals, financial institutions and private individuals. The law firm demonstrates notable experience in complex contractual disputes and shareholder conflicts. The team boasts further expertise in handling insolvency-linked cases.

Veil Jourde is held in high regard for its activity in financial and commercial litigation. The law firm handles contentious proceedings regarding M&A, unfair competition and shareholder disputes. The team frequently represents blue-chip domestic and international clients active in the TMT and banking sectors.

BDGS Associés represents an enviable list of clients hailing from sectors including energy and banking. The team is adept at advising on post-acquisition and commercial disputes, and has further experience handling cross-border litigation.

De Gaulle Fleurance is active in a range of proceedings, including unfair competition cases, shareholder disputes and contractual claims. The team also assists with restructuring and insolvency-related litigation.

DLA Piper's respected team advises on insurance and product liability cases and is also well placed to handle international and cross-border disputes, supported by an expansive global network. The law firm assists with contractual disputes as well as distribution-related cases. It also advises clients from various sectors, including manufacturing, technology and automotive.

Jeantet assists with a broad range of corporate and financial litigation, including shareholder disputes, matters relating to commercial negotiations and contracts, as well as contentious issues concerning insolvency proceedings. The team also advises on anti-competitive behaviour cases and represents clients before public regulatory authorities as well as French and European courts. The law firm is active across the transportation, energy and media sectors.

Le 16 Law is a French boutique firm dedicated to dispute resolution. The firm is sought after by domestic and international clients for its expertise handling corporate and commercial litigation. The team assists with shareholders' and contractual disputes.

Paul Hastings maintains a substantial market presence in corporate and commercial litigation as a result of its involvement in complex contract, shareholder and divestment disputes. The firm is well equipped to handle cross-border matters and in particular acts for clients in the energy, chemical and banking sectors.

Solferino has notable expertise in various corporate and commercial litigation topics, including corporate takeovers and shareholders' disputes. The team has previously represented medical holding companies, and cryptocurrency and stock market players. It also possesses impressive capabilities in white-collar and AMF proceedings.