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Band 2
Band 3
Gide Loyrette Nouel
Hogan Lovells (Paris) LLP
Linklaters
Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe France
White & Case LLP- Herbert Smith Freehills
- Viguié Schmidt & Associés A.A.R.P.I.
Band 4
Band 5
De Gaulle Fleurance
Dechert LLP
DLA Piper France LLP
Jeantet
Racine- Signature Litigation AARPI
Senior Statespeople
Didier Martin Bredin Prat
Emmanuel Brochier Darrois Villey Maillot Brochier
Jean-Michel Darrois Darrois Villey Maillot Brochier
Jean-Pierre Martel Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe France- Georges JourdeVeil Jourde
- Jean VeilVeil Jourde
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Band 2
Arnaud de La Cotardière Linklaters- Arthur Dethomas Hogan Lovells (Paris) LLP
Stéphane Bénouville Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer- Emmanuel RosenfeldVeil Jourde
- Thomas RouhetteSignature Litigation AARPI
Band 3
Denis Chemla Allen & Overy LLP
Diego de Lammerville Clifford Chance Europe LLP
Dimitri Lecat Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer
Florian Bouaziz Bredin Prat
Frédéric Lalance Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe France
Thibaud d'Ales Clifford Chance Europe LLP- Clément DupoirierHerbert Smith Freehills
- Philippe MétaisBryan Cave Leighton Paisner LLP
Band 4
Delphine Michot Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP
Dominique Mondoloni Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP
Erwan Poisson Allen & Overy LLP- Frédéric Peltier Peltier Juvigny Marpeau & Associés
Jean-Pierre Farges Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP
Laurent Martinet Paul Hastings (Europe) LLP
Marie Danis August Debouzy- Rémi Kleiman Eversheds Sutherland
- Antoine JuaristiHerbert Smith Freehills
- Kami HaeriQuinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan
- Olivier LaudeLaude Esquier & Associés
- Olivier LoizonViguié Schmidt & Associés A.A.R.P.I.
- Yves SchmidtViguié Schmidt & Associés A.A.R.P.I.
Band 5
Antoine Dérot Reinhart Marville Torre
Benjamin Van Gaver August Debouzy
Bruno Quentin Gide Loyrette Nouel
Christophe Lapp ADVANT Altana
Diane Lamarche White & Case LLP
Jacques Sivignon Dechert LLP
Julien Martinet Swift Litigation
Marine Lallemand DLA Piper France LLP
Nicolas Faguer McDermott Will & Emery
Nicolas Mennesson Darrois Villey Maillot Brochier
Serge-Antoine Tchekhoff FTPA
Valérie Lafarge-Sarkozy ADVANT Altana
Xavier Clédat LPA-CGR avocats
Xavier Pernot Jeantet
Yann Colin Franklin- Emilie VasseurMayer Brown LLP
Up and Coming
Eve Duminy Bredin Prat
Jean-Charles Jaïs Linklaters- Kyum Lee BDGS Associés
- Hortense de RouxAshurst
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1 Bredin PratLitigation2023 | Band 1 |Bredin Prat is 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.
1 Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLPLitigation2023 | Band 1 |Cleary's commercial litigation practice moves up to the top tier of the rankings this year. The team acts on 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 cases and clients benefit from the firm's network of offices in the US and several European countries.
1 Clifford Chance Europe LLPLitigation2023 | Band 1 |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 construction contracts. 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.
1 Darrois Villey Maillot BrochierLitigation2023 | Band 1 |Darrois'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 on 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 and financial litigation cases.
Band 2
2 Allen & Overy LLPLitigation2023 | Band 2 |Allen & Overy'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 action cases, offering further expertise in commercial and civil proceedings.
2 Freshfields Bruckhaus DeringerLitigation2023 | Band 2 |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.
2 Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLPLitigation2023 | Band 2 |Weil, Gotshal & Manges has a well-regarded commercial litigation practice with expertise in disputes relating to shareholders' agreements and post-acquisition issues. The law firm is also noted for its experience in handling public law disputes. The team represents leading clients active in the energy and financial sectors.
Band 3
3 Gide Loyrette NouelLitigation2023 | Band 3 |Gide Loyrette Nouel 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.3 Hogan Lovells (Paris) LLPLitigation2023 | Band 3 |"We have always been extremely impressed by the team's excellent service and level of responsiveness. In particular, the team inherently understands our business and wants to understand our processes and team structure, which is invaluable. The lawyers have very strong commercial awareness which comes across in the extremely pragmatic advice received from the team."3 LinklatersLitigation2023 | Band 3 |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 on cases in the media, energy and mining industries. The team has further expertise representing banks and financial institutions in regulatory and financial disputes.3 Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe FranceLitigation2023 | Band 3 |Orrick's respected litigation practice routinely represents clients in corporate and commercial cases. The law firm acts on shareholder litigation, insolvency-related disputes and tax fraud cases, with further activity in litigation arising from unfair competition. The team is retained by both high-profile corporates and private individuals for advice in this area.3 White & Case LLPLitigation2023 | Band 3 |White & Case is recognised in France for its commercial litigation expertise, including shareholder conflicts as well as banking disputes. The law firm advises both domestic and international clients on multi-jurisdictional issues. The team boasts expertise in class action cases, with further activity in contentious mandates involving unfair competition and distribution issues.
Band 4
4 ADVANT AltanaLitigation2023 | Band 4 |ALTANA has a well-respected litigation team providing services to a broad roster of clients, from sectors spanning 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.
4 August DebouzyLitigation2023 | Band 4 |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 France as well as other jurisdictions.
4 De Pardieu Brocas MaffeiLitigation2023 | Band 4 |De Pardieu Brocas Maffei 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 expertise in real estate-related disputes.
4 LPA-CGR avocatsLitigation2023 | Band 4 |LPA-CGR avocats 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 also adept at handling litigation related to industrial risk and distribution network.
4 Peltier Juvigny Marpeau & AssociésLitigation2023 | Band 4 |Peltier Juvigny Marpeau & Associés is a well-regarded practice with particular experience in corporate and financial litigation. The law firm often acts on shareholder disputes, with additional expertise in bankruptcy and insolvency-related cases. The team advises both domestic and international investment funds, private individuals and asset managers.
4 Reinhart Marville TorreLitigation2023 | Band 4 |Reinhart Marville Torre is noted for its provision of litigation services on civil as well as commercial disputes. The team acts on liability, unfair competition and shareholder disputes, with further capabilities on proceedings arising from distribution agreements. The practice advises clients hailing from the IT, insurance and real estate sectors.
Band 5
5 De Gaulle FleuranceLitigation2023 | Band 5 |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.5 Dechert LLPLitigation2023 | Band 5 |The team at Dechert handles a broad range of commercial litigation mandates, including contractual, shareholder disputes and product liability cases. The law firm frequently represents clients hailing from the manufacturing, healthcare and retail sectors. The team is also able to draw upon international resources to advise on cases with cross-jurisdictional elements.5 DLA Piper France LLPLitigation2023 | Band 5 |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.5 JeantetLitigation2023 | Band 5 |Jeantet assists with a broad range of corporate and financial litigation matters, 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 pharmaceutical sectors.5 RacineLitigation2023 | Band 5 |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.