Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP is a key destination for high-profile M&A-related litigation and shareholders’ disputes involving leading private equity funds and corporations, but the team is also flexible and capable of handling all types of cases. It is notably involved in commercial and civil liability cases and also deals with sensitive bankruptcy-related disputes. Many leading French and international companies and funds are client. The practice is led by Didier Malka, with associate Ambroise Flachs providing key support.
Testimonials
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‘Responsiveness, competence, good understanding of issues .’
‘The team is very solution-oriented. From the start of our dispute, the Weil team was focused on how they could simplify a very complex case. The team took the time to read all the key documents to understand the case. They arrived at a very simple and straightforward argument that positioned us for success. ’
‘Great understanding of the commercial dispute process, ability to simplify a complex case and a drive to succeed.’
Key clients
- Orange
- NJJ Holding
- Altarea
- Orpea
- Montefiore Investment
- Hilton Worldwide
- Casino Group/Rallye
- Atos
- Idemia
- Worldline
- Banque Palatine
- 3i
- Inetum
- Vivendi
- Westinghouse
Work highlights
- Representing Altarea (fka Altarea Cogedim), a public real estate company, in proceedings related to the acquisition of Primonial initiated by Primonial’s shareholders.
- Representing Montefiore Investment, a PE fund, before the Paris Court of Appeals in a dispute against Abénex in connection with the sale of Cruiseline.
- Representing Hilton International in a longstanding litigation against the owner of a luxury hotel in Paris, SIHPM, in a contract dispute.
Lawyers
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Didier Malka