Herbert Smith Freehills LLP is able to offer a large array of litigation expertise to leading companies and financial institutions, regularly dealing with commercial litigation. The team has particular strength and involvement in the banking and financial sector alongside leading French and international banks as well as insurers, notably handling civil liability cases linked to the granting of financial loans and more recently has acted in a new type of case concerning an NFT and a leading crypto platform. The Paris-based practice also regularly assists companies and banks facing proceedings abroad, notably in Africa and concerning the mining and oil and gas fields. The practice is led by Clément Dupoirier and banking and financial law expert Antoine Juaristi. Martin Le Touzé is also noted for financial and regulatory disputes.
Testimonials
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‘Excellent support in commercial litigation with perfect knowledge of the case, the procedure, the technical arguments to be developed in defense, deadlines, and interaction between the M&A and litigation teams.’
‘Vincent Bouvard and Clément Dupoirier are excellent lawyers who have provided services that have enabled us to win a dispute both through the quality of their advice and their excellent strategic approach to supporting the interests of our company.’
‘Quality. Responsiveness. Transparency.’
‘Responsiveness; commitment; professionalism’.
‘Close-knit team that knows how to exploit synergies by combining its expertise ’
'Martin Le Touzé: rigor and relevant analysis of delicate situations.’
Key clients
- Generali
- Crédit Agricole Brie Picardie
- Caisse d'Epargne de Bourgogne Franche-Comté
Work highlights
- Advising Generali Vie in proceedings regarding the right of withdrawal from a life insurance contract and the execution of a life insurance contract.
- Assisting Caisse d'Epargne Bourgogne Franche Comté (CEBFC) in its capacity as shareholder in real estate company Société Est Métropole in a dispute against the majority shareholder (LCDP).