Dispute resolution: Commercial litigation

Signature Litigation AARPI

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Signature Litigation AARPI stands out for its highly versatile litigation expertise that features second-to-none toxic tort and product liability know-how. In that area, the firm is entrusted by the world’s largest IT and manufacturing companies to handle their most strategic cases, currently acting in market’s highlights linked to the automotive, healthcare and IT sectors. Insurance, mass litigation, ESG, and civil fraud are also top fields of litigation expertise, with the team being regularly retained to manage new emerging issues such as duty of vigilance-based proceedings. Finally, the practice also manages a growing number of corporate, commercial and banking litigation, including shareholder conflicts. Thomas Rouhette ranks among France’s most highly regarded names in the litigation arena, while Sylvie Gallage-Alwis is one of the country’s most sought-after advisers for sensitive product liability cases. Jérémie Fierville completes the partnership, adding excellent corporate and financial litigation expertise. Counsels Mathilde Gérot and Ela Barda also deserve a mention. Claire Massiera left the firm in May 2024.

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Testimonials

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‘Close-knit and very friendly team that provides work of exceptional quality, both in writing and during hearings, during which Thomas Rouhette is formidable. Very collegial approach with the client and fine understanding of their commercial and technical issues. Versatile team.’
‘Thomas Rouhette is an excellent lawyer, creative and a fine strategist, particularly formidable in court, who always takes into account the commercial issues of his clients. Pedagogical and very pleasant, he ensures regular, honest and collaborative communication with the client. Ela Barda, counsel, is extremely competent and forms a very effective tandem with Thomas Rouhette. She handles the legal and technical issues of a case to perfection.’
‘They are excellent, knowledgeable and responsive as well as being a pleasure to work with.’
‘Excellent team, highly specialised with strong individuals.’
‘Jérémie Fierville is excellent and always a pleasure to work with. He sees to the heart of the issue and looks for every opportunity to find an advantage for his clients.’
‘Great team. Excellent expertise in litigation. An extremely serious, reliable and always innovative firm that finds the best possible strategies to resolve a dispute.’
‘Thomas Rouhette: litigation power house. Sylvie Gallage-Alwis: the innovator of the team.’
‘Their resolutely client-focused approach, combined with tailor-made strategic advice, makes them trusted partners.’

Key clients

Airbnb
Boeing
Casino
Dailymotion
Garrett Motion
Emerson
GE
Honeywell
ID Logistics
Infineum
LG Energy
Mersen
Mitsubishi
Pfizer
Renault
Trivago
Société Générale
The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company
Vorwerk
Wish

Work highlights

Representing Pfizer in the French claim relating to the Covid-19 vaccine.
Representing French retail group Casino in a dispute arising from alleged non-compliance of its obligations deriving from the so-called duty of vigilance.
Representing Groupe Renault in the so-called dieselgate and motorgate cases.

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