Antoine Laniez
CMSGalvanised by the arrival in June 2024 of former head of litigation at NautaDutilh Antoine Laniez (and three other litigators), CMS' disputes team now has the critical mass and expertise to handle a significant range and volume of commercial disputes. As well as bringing over a number of ongoing mandates from his time at his previous firm, the 'clever and hardworking' Laniez has also already successfully leveraged the firm's strong roster of institutional funds clients to good effect on the litigation front. The 'responsive and efficient' team is also well-placed to advise on complex cross-border mandates by virtue of the firm's wider international footprint.
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Testimonials
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- 'The firm is proactive, knowledgeable, and able to come up with new defences to support our case.'
‘It is a very responsive and efficient team.'
‘Antoine Laniez is a clever and hard working lawyer who has amassed a lot of experience in the local market despite his relatively young age.’
Key clients
- Leidos
- Chemin de Fer Luxembourgeois (Groupe CFL)
- Norax
- 9REN
Work highlights
- Advising Petronas on the lifting of a $15bn attachment on its assets in Luxembourg.
- Advising 9REN against an application for anti-suit injunction in the context of the enforcement of an ICSID/ECT arbitral award against Spain.
- Advising CFL on complex trans-border litigations in relation with their fret and transport activities, alongside with corporate advice, commercial contracts, and data protection matters.
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
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Antoine Laniez