At De Pardieu Brocas Maffei, corporate partner Patrick Jaïs has strong expertise defending CEOs and shareholders facing AMF investigations for breach of securities law, including advising them before the agency’s Enforcement Committee. The firm, which has a strong presence among leading real estate companies, also assists client with AMF compliance investigations. Counsel  Alice Gaillard is another key name in the practice.

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Key clients

  • Groupe Burrus
  • Dôm Finance
  • THD

Work highlights

  • Acted in the Groupe Burrus / April's AMF litigation before the State Council and the Court of appel of Paris.
  • Defended Belfius Bank in a civil liability claim by an individual who was the victim of a financial fraud perpetrated by one of the bank's customers.
  • Assisting 57 French banks, creditors of French nursing home group Orpea, in the monitoring of the numerous claims filed against the €9.7 billion restructuring of the debtor, listed on the regulated market of the Paris stock exchange.

Lawyers

Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Alice Gaillard
De Pardieu Brocas Maffei
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Patrick Jaïs 
De Pardieu Brocas Maffei

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Patrick Jaïs

Other key lawyers

Alice Gaillard