Signature Litigation AARPI
Client SatisfactionSignature Litigation AARPI stands out for its ability to handle a diverse portfolio of high-stakes and complex disputes. The firm is notably retained by many leading companies (spanning various sectors such as telecoms, automotive, digital economy, healthcare, manufacturing) to handle major commercial disputes and civil liability cases, as well as toxic tort litigation where the firm is a leading name. Additionally, the team also regularly handles one-of-a-kind cases raising new hot topics, including ESG concerns, and has the ability to handle complex international private law matters. The team is jointly led by Thomas Rouhette, product liability expert Sylvie Gallage-Alwis and Jérémie Fierville, who joined in 2023 and adds strength in the field of financial and corporate litigation. Counsels Mathilde Gérot, Claire Massiera and Ela Barda also noted.
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Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
- ‘High quality of legal analysis, strategic thinking, great responsiveness. Thomas Rouhette's team is extremely competent in complex litigation and knows how to communicate with clients on strategy and in a transparent and proactive manner.’
- ‘Thomas Rouhette demonstrates rare versatility: an excellent strategist in complex cases, his judgement is sound and always in the long-term interest of his client. His recommendations take into account in-depth understanding of his clients' strategic and commercial issues. Ela Barda: fine and reliable legal and strategic analyses; exceptional communication skills and understanding of customer needs; transparent and serious communication.’
- ‘Jérémie Fierville is excellent, very focused, commercial and excellent with clients. He is a pleasure to work with.’
- ‘High competence; excellent communication with clients.’
- ‘Exceptional team, extremely efficient and in whom you can have complete confidence. Very innovative firm in its approach to clients. ’
- ‘Thomas Rouhette is a leader in commercial litigation in France. Sylvie Gallage-Alwis is the North Star of product liability and compliance issues. Mathilde Gérot is excellent and Inès Aramouni is a superb addition to the entire team.’
Key clients
- Renault
- Boeing
- Honeywell
- Airbnb
- Dailymotion
- Casino
- Pfizer
- LG Energy Solutions
- Société Générale
- Fondation Saint-Louis
- The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company
- Vorwerk
- Emerson
- GE
- ID Logistics
- Mitsubishi
- Thales
- Mersen
- Infineum
Work highlights
- Representing Pfizer in French claims relating to the Covid-19 vaccine.
- Representing 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.
Lawyers
Hall of Fame
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Leading partners: Product liability litigation
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Sylvie Gallage-Alwis
Signature Litigation AARPIPractice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Thomas Rouhette, Sylvie Gallage-Alwis, Jérémie Fierville