Fieldfisher‘s dispute resolution practice is ’practical and efficient’, advising on disputes across specific fields, including commercial, corporate, competition, energy, and employment law. Shareholder disputes and regulatory compliance matters are both strengths of the practice, along with arbitration and mediation services. The department works closely with other offices of the firm, allowing it to advise on matters spanning the EU. Team head Maxime Berlingin is a ‘very good litigation specialist’ who is commended for being ‘very proactive and efficient as an arbitrator’

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Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • ‘The availability, open and direct dialogue with Maxime Berlingin gives the feeling of a special relationship and of being a special customer.’

  • ‘Working with the M&A transaction team that initially helped with the transaction, the Fieldfisher disputes team worked harmoniously with the transaction team to provide comprehensive counsel to us, ultimately resolving the dispute.'

  • ‘Maxime Berenger is very proactive and efficient as an arbitrator.'

  • ‘The Fieldfisher team has good capabilities in handling arbitration and litigation.'

  • 'They are practical and efficient.’

  • ‘Maxime Berlingin is a very good litigation specialist. He manages his cases with rigour and professionalism. He is also always available and responsive.’

  • 'Teams that are highly specialised in legal issues, and excellent collaboration and communication between teams. Each problem proposed is dealt with and challenged by a dedicated team.'

  • 'The team and the individuals that make up the team work proactively and communicate to their clients the status of all cases on a regular basis.'

Key clients

  • Alpha Thai Benelux
  • Beebonds Investors
  • Casinos Austria Group
  • Colnago
  • Messer
  • Skeyes
  • SD Worx
  • Swissair
  • Eurelec

Work highlights

  • Representing several groups of investors who invested in bonds for several projects via the European crowdfunding platform, BeeBonds.
  • Representing, together with Loyens & Loeff (Hakim Boularbah) and Sheppard Mullin (Jacques Derenne), Eurelec in litigation against the French Minister of Economy.
  • Representing Swissair in liquidation against Sabena Bankruptcy.

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Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Maxime Berlingin