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FTPA Offices
1 BIS, AVENUE FOCH
75116 PARIS
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FTPA > The Legal 500 Rankings
France > Construction Tier 2
FTPA advises contractors, project developers, and companies on their construction contracts in addition to assisting with pre-litigation and litigation before courts and in arbitration proceedings. The practice is best known for advising on the reconstruction of a major landmark. Its expertise extends to the construction of a solar site for which the team is handling the drafting of all construction and operating agreements. Robert Corcos is the head of the construction team. Bernard Cazin and Julien Marceaux joined from CMAA in 2020.Practice head(s):
Testimonials
‘Very good experts in their field, very reassuring.’
‘They are involveed and proactive. A big thank you!’
‘The teams are made up equally and the partners are directly and immediately available.’
‘The cross-practice approach and a vision of legal issues arising from projects stand out. The teams are made up of experts who master the technical and concrete aspects of the locations where our projects are located.’
‘A team that suits us well. Robert Corcos has a real talent for synthesising and getting to the point. His team of professionals is discreet and recognised.’
They have kept an intimacy with their clients which the big machines have lost.’
Key clients
GROUPE SNEF
GRUPPO VILLA MARIA
France > Intellectual property: Trade marks and designs Tier 2
The team at FTPA covers the full gamut of IP matters, including trade marks, designs, copyright, and patents, as well as appellations of origin and disputes involving patronymic names. Additionally, it is highly experienced in search clearances and IP litigation before French and European courts, as well as related non-contentious matters such as data privacy, IT issues, and data protection. The team is particularly strong advising clients active in luxury brands, media and entertainment, fashion, and the perfumery and cosmetic industries. Antoine Gautier-Sauvagnac specialises in IP and media law, both within France and internationally. Counsel Hélène Huet frequently litigates before French and European courts and is also experienced in IP contract drafting and negotiations. Boriana Guimberteau left the firm.Practice head(s):
Antoine Gautier-Sauvagnac
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘The team is very solid and very advanced in the knowledge and use of new technologies. Great efficiency in understanding files and above all the service provided is very efficient and extremely business-oriented.’
‘Antoine Gauthier-Sauvagnac is not only an extremely effective leader and very attentive but he is very business-oriented, which makes his opinions very concrete. His responsiveness is remarkable and he is very approachable.’
‘Antoine Gautier-Sauvagnac greatly supports us on trademark litigation cases involving also trade dress and unfair competition aspects. He has a lot of knowledge about the trademark, trade dress and unfair competition scene in France and we always received fast and easy to understand advice.’
France > Administrative and public law Tier 3
FTPA has a strong presence in the rail and culture sectors, with strong public procurement, regulatory and litigation expertise. The practice also advises on major construction and infrastructure matters and assisted a major client with the creation of a duty-free zone. Raphaël Crespelle co-heads the practice alongside Bernard Cazin and Julien Marceaux, two new partners who joined in September from law firm CM Société d’Avocats, adding further strength in urban planning, public finance and public taxation.Practice head(s):
Raphaël Crespelle; Bernard Cazin; Julien Marceau
Testimonials
‘The team is particularly attentive to its clients. Faced with complex situations, pragmatic and useful solutions are found within very tight deadlines. The prices offered are competitive with regard to expertise.’
‘Sports enthusiasts and very good technicians, it is a pleasure to work with that firm.’
‘Precise knowledge of issues and internal culture of public establishments. Remarkable expertise in public law and legal agility.’
‘Ability to listen and analyse situations quickly, especially in times of crisis. Advice and dialogue that are both constructive and reassuring for our institution. Remarkable availability and speed in handling and monitoring cases which has led to a strong and lasting relationship of trust.’
‘Responsiveness, very good knowledge of the sector, offers interesting solutions to the legal issues raised.’
France > Insolvency Tier 3
FTPA has a very experienced and versatile team, able to deal with the full range of issues, including corporate and litigation aspects. The firm is particularly experienced in debtor work, but can also assist shareholders, investors, court appointed representatives and credit insurers. The busy caseload includes several particularly significant matters in the aviation sector where the team has strong industry know-how. The practice also offers experience in the automotive sector and has been handling key matters in the retail, fashion and tourism sectors. Serge-Antoine Tchekhoff, Bruno Robin and Edouard Fabre co-head the practice which also features up-and-coming counsel Romain Lantourne.Practice head(s):
Antoine Tchekhoff; Bruno Robin; Edouard Fabre
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘Bruno Robin and Romain Lantourne are excellent.’
‘Great adaptability and gifted individuals.’
‘Edouard Fabre is a great professional to work with. He has a huge talent to simplify complex cases. He always finds the stronger basis on which to position our company well in complex cases.’
Key clients
NORTEL NETWORKS SA
SARIA INDUSTRIES
WARNER BROS. ENTERTAINMENT
TEMSA
VSD
EULER HERMES
SERCIB
CHOCOLATERIE DE BOURGOGNE
VERGNET
AIR MAURITIUS
ATRADIUS
HADORO
SMA
Kidiliz Group
CSPI
France > Private equity: venture/growth capital Tier 3
Practice head(s):
Key clients
Cook-E
Pennylane
Predictus
Eutopia VC
Amavi
Armilar
Inalgo
Work highlights
- Advised Cook-E on its fundraising with Karot Capital and other investors.
- Advised the French Fintech Pennylane on its fundraising with Sequoia Capital and other investors (Serie A).
- Advised Predictus AKA Fairmoney on its fundraising with US fund Tiger Global.
France > Dispute resolution: Commercial litigation Tier 4
FTPAWork highlights
France > Mergers and acquisitions Tier 5
FTPAPractice head(s):
Nathalie Younan
Other key lawyers:
Sylvain Clérambourg
Key clients
Veolia Group
CNES
Retail Robotics
JCDecaux
Quodagis
Geveko Markings
France > Tax Tier 5
FTPAPractice head(s):
Nicolas Message
Other key lawyers:
Sophie Jouniaux
Testimonials
‘Remarkable team, great follow-up and processing of files. Good understanding of the client’s issues.’
FTPA > Firm Profile
The firm: Founded in 1972, FTPA is one of the leading independent full-service law firms in France with a thriving international practice, a dedicated London desk in this post-Brexit era and a tried and tested network of correspondents worldwide. The firm’s international dimension has grown from strength to strength driven by its partners who are recognised leaders in their respective practice areas. The cultural and professional diversity of its lawyers, allied to the diversity of their educational backgrounds, remains a valuable asset of the firm, which stands out for its collaborative approach and innovative, streetwise solutions, looking beyond the letter of the law. Drawing from its in-depth knowledge of the business world, FTPA is a pioneer in customer-oriented digital transformation. The firm offers major groups and corporate clients a wide spectrum of digital services, including a blockchain platform to protect innovation and collaboration with legal departments FTPA remains committed to social responsibility and ethics. It has in the past years made a conscious effort to go green and as a testimony of its strong expertise in the art world for example, FTPA supports various cultural projects and artists. The firm also sponsors charitable ventures and associations such as the Institut Curie.
Main areas of practice
Art law
2 partners, 5 associates
Aviation law
4 partners, 8 associates
Banking/financial services
2 partners, 4 associates
Competition, distribution and compliance
1 partner, 2 associates
Dispute resolution/arbitration
8 partners, 19 associates
Employment law
3 partners, 2 of counsels, 4 associates
Health and life sciences
3 partners, 3 associates
Insolvency/restructuring
4 partners, 8 associates
Insurance/mutual insurance
1 partner, 3 associates
Intellectual property law
3 partners, 7 associates
Marketing and advertising
1 partner, 3 associates
Media law
5 partners, 10 associates
M&A and corporate law
5 partners, 10 associates
New technologies/data protection
4 partners, 11 associates
Private equity
4 partners, 10 associates
Public law
3 partners, 6 associates
Public M&A and equity capital markets
1 partner, 4 associates
Real estate and construction law
3 partners, 9 associates
Tax law
2 partners, 7 associates
Main Contacts
| Department | Name | Telephone | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chairman of SB | Antoine Tchekhoff | satchekhoff@ftpa.fr | +33 (0)1 45 00 86 20 |
| Supervisory Board | Bruno Robin | brobin@ftpa.fr | |
| Supervisory Board | Fabrice Lorvo | florvo@ftpa.fr | |
| Supervisory Board | Robert Corcos | rcorcos@ftpa.fr | |
| Supervisory Board | Raphaël Crespelle | rcrespelle@ftpa.fr | |
| Managing Partner | Philippe Pochet | ppochet@ftpa.fr | |
| Managing Partner | Antoine Gautier-Sauvagnac | agsauvagnac@ftpa.fr | |
| Managing Partner | Nathalie Younan | nyounan@ftpa.fr | |
| Managing Partner | Nicolas Message | nmessage@ftpa.fr |