The group at King & Spalding LLP is led by the ‘pragmatic and responsive’ Joëlle Herschtel, who garners strong praise from clients. Herschtel specialises in environmental and toxic tort litigation, and has demonstrable experience appearing before the French administrative, civil, and criminal courts. The team’s expertise also extends to advisory mandates such as the management of polluted sites, assistance with environmental audits and infrastructure projects, and regulatory advice.
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‘Collaboration is always pleasant thanks to the quality of contact.’
‘Joëlle Herschtel stands out for the quality of her advice and pugnacity in matters of litigation. This ranges from the development of a relevant strategy in a long and complex file or innovative advice for specific questions.’
‘Joëlle Herschtel, as lead lawyer, brings knowledge of technical issues related to soil remediation. This complementary expertise can be a major asset in advising clients effectively. The responsiveness of the team is an asset, as environmental issues can often require rapid action to minimize risks and consequences.'
‘Joelle Herschtel is pragmatic and educational, she helps her clients understand regulatory constraints and makes the best possible decisions.’
‘I have worked for many years with Joëlle Herschtel, who has both in-depth technical knowledge but also extensive experience and a deep knowledge of the world of industry. Her advice is always pragmatic, responsive and adapted to the reality on the ground, which is particularly appreciated.’
‘Joëlle Herschtel is the best lawyer that any company likes to have at its side in the context of administrative disputes, where her experience, her tenacity and her practical knowledge of the relationships between the different stakeholders (authorities, associations, companies) are valuable assets and make all the difference.’
Key clients
- EXIDE
- Recylex
- Saint-Gobain
- Veolia
Work highlights
- Represented ARCELORMITTAL MEDITERRANEE in a challenging lawsuit case initiated by residents surrounding the Fos industrial area.
- Represented RECYLEX in a litigation case against SNCF RESEAU, the French railway network company, before the Administrative Court of Appeal and as part of a court-ordered expert appraisal.
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Joëlle Herschtel