Raffin & Associés

Number of partners: 10
Number of lawyers: 25 other qualified lawyers
Languages: French, English, Spanish, Italian, German

Firm Overview:
Founded in 1948 by the late Jacques Raffin, RAFFIN & ASSOCIES, run by ten partners, is based in Paris with offices in Toulouse, Bordeaux and Aix en Provence. The firm’s expertise in the areas of insurance, construction and business law is well known and recognised by major French or foreign insurance companies, leading insurance brokers and important manufacturing and sales companies.

RAFFIN & ASSOCIES is able to represent and assist clients in any type of legal matters or proceedings in France (including French overseas departments and territories).

The firm has also established close and long relationships with other law firms in Europe and in America.

Main Areas of Practice:

-Insurance/Liability
-Construction
-Employment Law
-Commercial Litigation

Insurance/Liability:
RAFFIN & ASSOCIES is a leader in this area and has gained unrivalled expertise in:
■Insurance Law (Coverage Disputes; Regulation)
■Industrial Risks
■Professional Liability; E&O Liability
■Financial Lines (Fraud; Financial Institutions)
■D&O
■Product Liability
■Property Claims; Business Interruption; Recoveries
■Personal Insurance (Life Insurance; Accidents)
RAFFIN & ASSOCIES has been assigned by French or foreign insurers and leading brokers in numerous complex and high value claims, and handles these files with an experienced and dedicated team of six partners and 15 associates. The firm is also often asked to issue opinions on non conflictual legal issues, to draft or review terms and conditions of policies, interpret contracts and generally speaking to assist in any matter involving insurance coverage or policy holder liability.
Contact: Matthieu Patrimonio
Tel: +33 1 44 17 48 00
Email: [email protected]

Construction:
Construction clients include contractors; project managers; engineers; consultants; insurers.
The firm offers clients legal assistance:
■Prior to construction, during the pre-contractual phase in drafting or reviewing contracts and defining task assignments
■During execution of the works, in providing daily assistance to contractors or owners faced with unexpected problems
■After completion, in advising and assisting clients during litigation.
Contact: Catherine Raffin-Patrimonio
Tel: +33 1 44 17 48 00
Email: [email protected]

Employment:
The firm offers legal assistance to the insurers and their clients in the field of employers liability due to accidents, occupational disease, wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment.
The firm assists clients with:
■Assistance in collective dismissal for economic reasons
■Termination disputes
■Drafting of employment contracts
Contact: Fabrice Peres-Borianne
Tel: +33 1 44 17 48 00
Email: [email protected]