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Laude Esquier & Associés Offices
4 RUE QUENTIN BAUCHART
75 008 PARIS
France
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Laude Esquier & Associés > The Legal 500 Rankings
France > Dispute resolution: Commercial litigation Tier 3
Laude Esquier & Associés is an established dispute resolution boutique that serves major French and international companies, specialising in various sectors. The firm has solid corporate and commercial litigation expertise, while its ability also extends to product liability, international litigation, regulatory, real estate, fraud and bankruptcy-related cases. The practice is jointly headed by experienced litigators Olivier Laude and Richard Esquier. Counsels Benoit Renard and Laetitia Arzel also contribute. Of note, 2023 witnessed the departure of a number of the firm’s key members including former co-founding partner Victor Champey and Florent Bouderbala.Practice head(s):
Olivier Laude; Richard Esquier
Other key lawyers:
Benoit Renard; Laetitia Arzel
Testimonials
‘The team led by Olivier Laude stands out for its responsiveness, its commitment to the quality of the work provided and the creativity in the solutions proposed. Olivier Laude’s personal commitment with his varied experience makes the difference.’
‘Olivier Laude: very pragmatic in his solutions proposed.’
‘Responsiveness and high quality of trial strategies.’
‘Richard Esquier: flawless quality of approaches and conclusions in litigation.’
‘Efficiency.’
‘Excellent analytical skills.’
Key clients
KERING
BOSTON CONSULTING GROUP
MRABAUD SCA
LIAM HOLDINGS INVESTMENT LTD
BLABLACAR
MITSUBISHI LOGISNEXT EUROPE
EURELEC TRADING
VALLOUREC
MGA ENTERTAINMENT INC
KLESIA
VENCOREX
PIERRE ET VACANCES
CAT
France > Insurance Tier 3
The insurance practice at specialist litigation firm Laude Esquier & Associés has a strong focus on representing insured companies in claims against insurers (including significant recent D&O liability and business interruption cases), and also handles disputes relating to life insurance policies for French and Luxembourg insurers. Richard Esquier, a well-regarded litigator, leads the team.Practice head(s):
Richard Esquier
Testimonials
‘The firm stands out for its quality of advice and proactivity.’
‘Richard Esquier provides excellent follow-up on life insurance litigation files.’
Key clients
SUNERGIA
MATISA
HOMEVI
CARDIF LUX VIE
DOMUSVI
CNP ASSURANCES
LAFARGE HOLCIM
BALOISE VIE LUXEMBOURG
Laude Esquier & Associés > Firm Profile
The firm: The firm was created in 2008 by Olivier Laude, Richard Esquier and Victor Champey. It has always specialised in business litigation.
Areas of practice: Laude Esquier Champey specialises in business litigation. The firm has 20 attorneys whose practices are dedicated to managing and resolving disputes both in France and internationally. The firm primarily acts on behalf of French and international groups, large companies, SMEs and directors and officers operating in a wide variety of economic sectors. Anticipating and managing conflicts, analysing risks, developing strategies, resolving crises, achieving settlements or implementing effective judicial proceedings are at the heart of the firm’s activity and expertise. Led by six seasoned partners with a significant track record in negotiations and litigation, the firm defends its clients’ interests efficiently and with determination, arriving at pragmatic solutions that are adapted to the financial and strategic risks at stake. The firm represents its clients before all types of jurisdictions (judicial, administrative, arbitral).
Main Contacts
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Acquisitions/post-acquisition | |||
Shareholder lawsuits | |||
Banking and finance | |||
Securities laws | |||
Insurance | |||
White-collar crime | |||
Collective procedures | |||
Construction/real estate | |||
Transportation | |||
Estates | |||
Commercial contracts | |||
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Consumer law | |||
Product defects | |||
Competition and unfair practices | |||
Distribution networks | |||
Copyright | |||
Trade marks | |||
Design protection | |||
Patents | |||
Personal data | |||
Press and media | |||
Internet | |||
Individual and collective litigation | |||
Restructuring and redundancy plans | |||
Works council notifications and consultations | |||
Union representation |
Staff Figures
at this office : 20Languages
French English Spanish ItalianMemberships
International Bar Association (IBA) Association Française des Praticiens du droit des Marques et des Modèles (APRAM) International Trademark Association (INTA) International Association for the Protection of Intellectual Property (AIPPI) Association Française des Praticiens du droit des Marques et des Modèles (APRAM)Other
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