Jacques Sivignon
Europe Guide 2024
Band 4 : Litigation: Elite
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About
Provided by Jacques Sivignon
Practice Areas
Mr. Sivignon's principal activity is acting for multinational clients in complex commercial litigation, product liability, industrial risk and post-acquisition matters with a particular focus on pharmaceutical and healthcare industries. Mr. Sivignon also represents funds, investment advisers and related entities in investors’ litigation, securities and other financial disputes. His practice includes advising clients on compliance issues and working on a number of investigations dealing with corruption, fraud and violations of securities regulation.
Mr. Sivignon also acts as counsel for various state entities and multinational clients in ICC arbitrations concerning general corporate, license, construction and energy-related disputes. His practice includes the setting aside or enforcement of international arbitration awards, including attachment and tracing of assets.
Prior to joining Dechert, Mr. Sivignon was a member of the International Litigation/Arbitration Department in the Paris office of another international law firm. He has also worked in the firm's Brussels and Sydney offices.
Chambers Review
Europe
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.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"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."
"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."