Litigation: Elite
Global Guide 2024 : France
Band 5
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Provided by Dechert LLP
A skilled commercial litigation team with multi-jurisdictional capabilities
Recognizing the significant impact litigation can have on a company’s ability to achieve its business objectives, Dechert’s skilled complex commercial litigation team helps companies involved in commercial litigation assess their options, contain costs and decide on a course of action consistent with their goals.
We represent companies in complex litigation and alternative dispute resolution proceedings across a broad range of industries, including consumer products, financial services, investment funds, insurance, life sciences, pharmaceuticals, and telecommunications, media and technology. Our trial lawyers efficiently and aggressively defend client interests in matters involving breach of contract, consumer fraud and false advertising, corporate governance, mergers and acquisitions, professional liability and insurance issues, among others.
Chambers Review
The team at Dechert handles a broad range of commercial litigation mandates, including contractual and shareholder disputes and product liability cases. The law firm frequently represents clients hailing from the manufacturing, healthcare and retail sectors. The team is also able to draw upon international resources to advise on cases with cross-jurisdictional elements.
Work Highlights
- Dechert represented Signify in a dispute with a liquidator following the bankruptcy of a company previously owned by Signify.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"It is extremely pleasant to work with the Dechert team. The lawyers are personable and good at what they do; they put in a lot of work and passion in defending their clients."
"The strengths of the firm are the team's availability, effectiveness and business-oriented approach."
"It is extremely pleasant to work with the Dechert team. The lawyers are personable and good at what they do; they put in a lot of work and passion in defending their clients."
"The strengths of the firm are the team's availability, effectiveness and business-oriented approach."
Notable Practitioners
Jacques Sivignon is recognised for his experience in handling litigation in the life sciences and manufacturing sectors. He additionally offers expertise in product liability, breach of contract cases and shareholder disputes.
"Jacques has very good knowledge. He is detail-oriented and straightforward."
"Jacques is extremely sharp and he has a very accurate vision of the case from a strategic point of view. He is like a chess player and can plan ahead on the steps to take."