Lacourte Raquin & Associés‘s François de Bérard is sought after for complex and challenging commercial and civil damages proceedings by a prominent client base of French and international companies. He also regularly acts in shareholders’ conflicts involving HNWI and featuring a strong international component. Additionally, the firm houses excellent real estate and construction litigation expertise through Alexis Le Lièpvre, who represents prominent promoters and developers.
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Accolades
Client satisfaction: Sector knowledge
Testimonials
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- ‘A highly professional and talented team, specialising in sensitive, complex, and high-stakes financial cases.’
- ‘Alexis Le Lièpvre: excellent in litigation procedures, proactive, and considers a case from a practical and transactional angle before procedural.’
- ‘Alexis Le Lièpvre has extensive knowledge of the real estate sector and a strong understanding of how to manage litigation. He provides sound strategic advice, understands the client's specific circumstances and needs, and is highly available.’
- ‘François de Bérard is remarkable.’
- ‘François de Bérard is an excellent professional who combines strong technical skills with a powerful character, making him a valuable advisor in managing legal disputes.’
- ‘François de Bérard stands out particularly for his extensive technical expertise and his consistently insightful analysis of strategies and solutions tailored to each case.’
Key clients
- Altarea-Cogedim
- Gecina
- Hines France
- Unibail-Rodamco Westfield
- Allianz Real Estate
- Vinci Immobilier
- Amundi
- Wo2
- Nhis
- Altitude
- Chateau Miraval
- Régie Immobilière de la Ville de Paris
Work highlights
Representing SA Château Miraval in its corporate and commercial litigation in France since Angelina Jolie sold her stake in the group to a Russian oligarch.
Representing NHIS in litigation in France and Monaco to recover its 230 000 000€+ receivables secured on the land of La Cremaillère in Beausoleil.
Lawyers
Leading partners: Corporate and commercial litigation
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Practice head
Alexis Le Lièpvre; François de Bérard