Georges Jourde > Veil Jourde > Paris, France > Lawyer Profile

Veil Jourde
171 BOULEVARD HAUSSMANN
75008 PARIS
France
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Work Department

Commercial issues, Insolvency, White collar crime, Proceedings, Complex litigation

Position

Co-founder – Partner Litigation department, Restructuring department

Career

Lawyer at the Paris Bar since 1969, Georges Jourde co-founded the firm in 1990. His practice focuses on commercial and M&A-related litigation, white collar crime and insolvency proceedings. Recognized for his control of the complex files, with various domains of law, he is respected, very well-known and recommended by judges, other lawyers, and counsels.

Lawyer Rankings

France > Dispute resolution: Commercial litigation

Veil Jourde is chiefly known for its litigation practice and acts for a prominent client base of French and international industrial groups, CAC 40 companies, as well as banks and investment funds. The large and highly experienced team is entrusted to deal with strategic and complex cases, spanning commercial, civil, corporate and criminal proceedings. The practice is currently handling a diverse caseload encompassing Covid-related M&A disputes, insolvency, unfair competition and high-stakes international disputes. Georges JourdePierre-François VeilEric Deubel and Emmanuel Rosenfeld are key names and Corinne Valery Masson is another key contributor. Gaspard Lundwall left the firm in early 2024.

France > Dispute resolution: White-collar crime

Veil Jourde‘s white-collar criminal practice relies on the expertise of a senior team capable of handling a range of cases. The team assists a prominent client base, comprising top companies and senior executives including top banks and a leading luxury goods brand, and is currently acting in several of France’s most high-profile cases in relation to moral harassment and tax fraud. The practice also regularly handles sensitive matters pertaining to the political sphere defending elected figures and public servants. Jean Veil is an authority in the market. Also involved are Georges JourdeEmmanuel RosenfeldPierre-François Veil and François Esclatine  . Gaspard Lundwall and  François Esclatine left the firm.