Clifford Chance
Clifford Chance remains at the forefront of the market for high-stakes commercial disputes, often raising complex consumer and distribution law aspects. For instance, the firm is regularly retained by leading digital and non-digital retailers to assists with high-profile disputes brought against competitors, key suppliers, consumer associations and regulatory agencies. The team is also entrusted to deal with complex governance and shareholders conflicts, as well as M&A-related disputes, notably in the healthcare and banking sectors. Its range of work is comprehensive and also includes complex international litigation. The practice is jointly headed by Thomas Baudesson, Diego de Lammerville and Thibaud d’Alès. Counsel Geoffroy Pascaud also contributes.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Its lawyers stand out not only for the quality of their legal arguments and their writings, but also for their ability to propose and implement an optimal procedural and judicial strategy. Their advice also demonstrates excellent knowledge of our company and our activities.’
‘Methodical, the team is not only technical but also creative and proactive.’
‘Thibaud d'Alès is a star in commercial litigation.’
‘Quality of recruitment. Great skill and technical mastery.’
‘Thibaud d’Alès is an exceptional lawyer on all levels: great technical quality, perspective, legal culture, high standards and rigor, team management, ability to delegate, multi-skills.’
‘Thibaud d’Alès stands out for exceptional responsiveness and pragmatism.’
Key clients
- Carrefour
- Ligue de Football Professionnel
- Novartis - Sandoz
- SFR
- SNCF Gares & Connexions
- TotalEnergies Electricité et Gaz de France
- Axian
- Synlab
Work highlights
- Representing SNCF Gares & Connexions in a major dispute against Ceetrus group in connection with the failure of the Gare du Nord renovation project in preparation for the 2024 Olympic Games.
- Representing the LFP (French Professional Football League) in a sensitive dispute regarding the TV broadcasting rights of the Ligue 1 championship, following the default of the main broadcaster, Mediapro, as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic.
- Representing Synlab biomedical laboratories before the Paris Civil Court against claims from a prominent French trade union requesting a judicial wind up of Synlab Paris for alleged regulatory breaches (presence of financial investors in the shareholding of the company).
Lawyers
Leading individuals: Corporate and commercial litigation
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Thomas Baudesson, Diego de Lammerville, Thibaud d'Alès