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Mr Franck Poindessault
Work Department
PARTNER IN THE DISPUTE RESOLUTION GROUP
Position
Franck has 20 years’ experience advising and representing French and international companies and their management in business and liability litigation before the judicial and arbitral courts, whilst also offering alternative dispute resolution expertise, including mediation.
He has special expertise in advising banks and other financial institutions on liability and insurance disputes, especially relating to financial risk. His expertise in insurance is recognised by the French National Bar Council.
Franck’s practice also focusses on contract law matters, including disputes concerning the validity, enforcement and termination of contracts; M&A disputes arising from sellers’ representations and warranties; and business principles governing professional services in the French market, such as fair competition and consumer protections.
He began his career in a law firm acting before France’s Highest Court and then worked in French and international law firms.
Lawyer Rankings
France > Insurance
(Firms to watch)Franck Poindessault‘s team at Watson Farley & Williams LLP continues to be active in insurance litigation, with an emphasis on representing clients in the financial sector.
France > Dispute resolution: Commercial litigation
(Firms to watch)Watson Farley & Williams LLP launched its dispute resolution practice in the summer of 2022 following the arrival of Franck Poindessault. He has a strong know-how acting for banks and financial institutions in liability and insurance disputes, while also handling international and arbitration cases and developing the firm’s litigation practice in the energy and transport sectors.