White & Case LLP houses a prominent team able to handle all kind of strategic disputes such as high-stake post-M&A and debt restructuring related disputes, often acting for leading investment funds. Its knowhow in the field of commercial litigation and consumer law is also top notch, while the practice also stands out for its ability to manage complex cases mixing financial, securities, civil, criminal, consumer and commercial law issues. Its client base includes many leading French and international corporations, spanning various industry sectors such as the automotive and IT ones. The highly regarded Diane Lamarche supervises the practice, which also includes the excellent Kami Haeri and competition and distribution partner Yann Utzschneider . Other key members include younger partners Alexandre Kiabski , Félix Thillaye  and Anouk Clamens .

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Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • ‘Available, efficient and very competent.'

  • ‘Very strong litigation team. ’

  • ‘Kami Haeri is an exceptionally talented and gifted orator. Alexander Kiabski is a very detailed and reliable advisor, with tons of knowledge and graceful manners.’

  • ‘Very professional, organized and excellent advice. Reassuring while being realistic. Acute knowledge of subjects and practices. Very high quality.'

  • 'Great cooperative spirit, adaptability and innovation capabilities. Great responsiveness and ability to come up with creative solutions.'

  • 'Very professional and organised. Very knowledgeable. High quality team.'

Key clients

  • Orpea
  • Google
  • Free/Iliad Group
  • OCM Luxembourg ECS Retail France (OCM)
  • Elliott
  • Foncia
  • Webgroup Czech Republic
  • Crealis Spa & Sparflex SA
  • The Republic of the Sudan
  • Metro Goldwyn Mayer
  • Warner Bros. Entertainment
  • Renault

Work highlights

  • Representing Orpea in 22 commercial disputes in France and abroad.
  • Representing Google on a  GDPR-related class action  
  • Representing Free/Iliad Group.in a TV rights dispute.

Lawyers

Leading partners: Corporate and commercial litigation
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Kami Haeri
White & Case LLP

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Diane Lamarche

Other key lawyers

Kami Haeri, Yann Utzschneider, Alexandre Kiabski, , Félix Thillaye, Anouk Clamens.