De Pardieu Brocas Maffei represents a large array of clients, spanning industrial companies, telecoms operators, and financial firms, as well as major real estate developers and operators. The practice deals with complex and challenging commercial and corporate litigation, including post-M&A cases and shareholders’ conflicts. Its range of work also extends to product liability cases involving multiple claimants. A perfect match to the firm’s transactional property practice, the team also handles large real estate-related litigation. The team is co-headed by Barbara Levy, Alexandre Vermynck and real estate expert Paul Talbourdet.
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Testimonials
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- ‘The team is extremely professional. They quickly grasp issues and propose compelling litigation strategies.’
- ‘Paul Talbourdet is indispensable for commercial litigation. He has a remarkable work ethic and keen judgement. He analyses situations quickly and proposes strategies.’
- ‘Alexandre Vermynck's team is of an excellent standard. They can handle all types of litigation.’
- ‘Alexandre Vermynck is a lawyer like no other. Completely devoted to his clients, he defends them tirelessly. He is someone who will fight for you. His tenacity is matched by his superb writing skills.’
- ‘The team is available, dedicated, and excellent.’
- ‘Barbara Levy is an extremely conscientious partner, with whom collaboration is seamless. She demonstrates top-notch technical expertise in litigation and proven strategic advisory skills. She is also highly effective in court.'
Key clients
- ALIER
- AXA REIM
- BIG MAMMA
- BLACKBERRY
- BNP PARIBAS
- C3 INSTITUTE
- CA CIB
- CASINO
- COINPAYMENTS
- EIFFEL ENERGY
- EMERIGE
- GECINA
Work highlights
Acting for SFR in litigation against La Poste.
Representing SCI Rita in an action for forced sale of a property located in Paris.
Representing Robert Bosch in the Dieselgate litigation brought before the French courts by multiple plaintiffs represented by the Diesel Emissions Justice Foundation.
Lawyers
Leading partners: Corporate and commercial litigation
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Practice head
Barbara Levy; Paul Talbourdet; Alexandre Vermynck