Thomas Rouhette > Signature Litigation AARPI > Paris, France > Lawyer Profile
Signature Litigation AARPI Offices
49/51 avenue George V
75008
France
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Thomas Rouhette
Work Department
Commercial Litigation, Aviation, Product Liability Litigation
Position
Thomas is a founding partner of the Paris office of Signature Litigation and a leading commercial and international litigator. Previously a partner in a major international law firm, Thomas has nearly 30 years’ experience in litigation and is recognised as one of the leading French litigators.
Thomas has a seasoned, wide and multifaceted practice. He is an expert in international, cross-border litigation and has acted in some of the most high-profile litigations before the French courts on behalf of companies in the scope of a wide-ranging practice, including contract litigation, product liability, corporate and banking disputes, and fraud and asset tracing.
Career
Associate, Siméon & Associés, 1991; Partner, Siméon & Associés, 1998; Partner, Lovells, 2001; Partner, Hogan Lovells, 2010; Partner, Signature Litigation, 2019.
Languages
English and French.
Memberships
Board member, International Association of Defense Counsel; Member, Product Liability Advisory Council (PLAC); Chair, Superior Appellate Commission of the French Football Federation (FFF).
Education
Sciences-Po, Panthéon Assas University, Panthéon Sorbonne University.
Lawyer Rankings
France > Aviation
Signature Litigation AARPI is well equipped to handle disputes in the aviation sector, handling claims on behalf of clients such as manufacturers and insurers. Thomas Rouhette is the lead partner, known for his in-depth experience regarding product liability and commercial litigation, often with a cross-border dimension. Ela Barda was promoted to Counsel in July 2023 and focuses on international litigation and enforcement proceedings.
France > Insurance
Boutique firm Signature Litigation AARPI represents both major insurers and large insured companies in a wide range of insurance disputes, with an emphasis on handling international cases. Among its standout areas of expertise are property (where it has been particularly active in business interruption cases stemming from the Covid-19 pandemic), D&O and environmental liability claims. At the head of the practice, Thomas Rouhette is a go-to practitioner in insurance cases in the aviation industry and Emmanuèle Lutfalla is highly experienced in product liability disputes.
France > Dispute resolution: Commercial litigation
(Hall of Fame)Signature Litigation AARPI stands out for its ability to handle a diverse portfolio of high-stakes and complex disputes. The firm is notably retained by many leading companies (spanning various sectors such as telecoms, automotive, digital economy, healthcare, manufacturing) to handle major commercial disputes and civil liability cases, as well as toxic tort litigation where the firm is a leading name. Additionally, the team also regularly handles one-of-a-kind cases raising new hot topics, including ESG concerns, and has the ability to handle complex international private law matters. The team is jointly led by Thomas Rouhette, product liability expert Sylvie Gallage-Alwis and Jérémie Fierville, who joined in 2023 and adds strength in the field of financial and corporate litigation. Counsels Mathilde Gérot, Claire Massiera and Ela Barda also noted.
Lawyer Rankings
- Dispute resolution: Commercial litigation France
- Hall of Fame France > Dispute resolution: Commercial litigation
- Aviation France
- Insurance France