Robert Corcos > FTPA > Paris, France > Lawyer Profile
FTPA Offices
50 RUE AMPERE
75107 PARIS
France
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Robert Corcos
Position
Partner
Career
Robert Corcos began his career in 1984 serving as head of the legal department of an industrial company operating in the energy and nuclear sector, and later in a company in the telecommunications sector. He worked for five years during which he gained deep insight into the business world. In the capacity of in-house counsel and head of the legal department, Robert Corcos gained expertise in Corporate and Commercial Law (drafting and negotiating contracts in France and internationally).
Since his admission to the Paris Bar in 1990, he has been leading a team of associates experienced in offering advice and handling litigation in Business Law matters. He advises on issues concerning business establishment, acquisitions, negotiations for shareholder agreements, drafting and negotiating commercial contracts in France and internationally.
He regularly represents French and foreign companies before French courts and arbitration tribunals. He has gained significant experience in court reports, which he applies when advising companies and their insurance companies on Construction and Industrial Risks.
Languages
French, English
Education
– Master’s degree in Comparative Law – English and North American law and a Master’s certificate in International Business Law both from Paris I Panthéon Sorbonne University
Lawyer Rankings
France > Construction
(Leading individuals)The practice at FTPA is capable of handling advisory, transactional and contentious construction matters, for which it is frequently called upon by contractors, property developers and corporations. Areas of strength include contract negotiations, industrial claims litigation, urban planning mandates and the acquisitions of real estate portfolios. The group is jointly led by Emmanuel d’Antin, Robert Corcos, and Raphaël Crespelle. D’Antin specialises in litigation and commercial contract drafting, while Corcos majors on cross-border litigation and arbitration; Crespelle’s background is in public law. Bernard Cazin is an additional key contact.