Mr Arthur Dethomas > Hogan Lovells (Paris) LLP > Paris, France > Lawyer Profile

Hogan Lovells (Paris) LLP is able to tackle a high diversity of disputes starting with mass proceedings linked to product liability matters (especially in the healthcare sector where the team advises on prominent cases). Corporate litigation is another strong field of expertise through practice head Arthur Dethomas who is entrusted by leading investment funds as well as companies to handle M&A related conflicts while also handling challenging commercial litigation. Finally, the team also regularly acts in matters linked to the IT and internet spheres (notably representing major internet companies). The team also includes Christine Gateau and Christelle Coslin.  Counsel Marine De Montecler provides support.

Hogan Lovells (Paris) LLP‘s Arthur Dethomas has extensive experience advising public companies and their investors, notably on governance issues and in shareholders conflicts. He also regularly defends investment funds, companies and senior executives in AMF’s securities breach investigations (insider trading notably).

Strengthened by the arrivals of Jean-Pierre Picca and Jean-Lou Salha from White & Case LLP in January 2024, the team at Hogan Lovells (Paris) LLP represents financial institutions in corporate investigations, with additional expertise in matters concerning anti-money laundering and anti-terrorist financing. An expert in financial investigations, Picca jointly leads the practice alongside Arthur Dethomas, who has experience in internal investigations and assists with the implementation of anti-corruption compliance programmes. Salha advises on compliance issues related to anti-bribery and anti-money laundering regulations, while Christelle Coslin handles the drafting, review and implementation of compliance programmes.

The hiring of a dedicated team early 2024 led by the experienced Jean-Pierre Picca (now practice co-head) and Jean-Lou Salha from  White & Case LLP has allowed Hogan Lovells (Paris) LLP to boost its white-collar crime and compliance capabilities in Paris. The duo has established experience assisting leading French banks with sensitive international sanctions, money laundering and tax fraud investigations. Beyond the banking sector, the newly combined team also handles an array of fraud, corruption, bribery and ESG investigations on behalf of companies and individuals. Seasoned litigator Arthur Dethomas   co-heads the practice, while counsel Arthur Merle-Beral provides support.