Legal 500 Editorial commentary
Accolades
Client satisfaction: Billing & efficiency
Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
- ‘Almain has a great understanding of law, provides clear advice and excels in negotiation. Excellent litigation lawyers know that the best results are most often found outside of court. Almain understands this.’
- ‘Gabriel Hannotin understands not only the law but also the implications of court battles. He has a sharp mind and acts in the best business interests of his clients. Great ability to stay calm and rational in heated moments.’
- ‘The team is very committed and does not hesitate to innovate in the way of structuring legally acceptable solutions in order to maximise the outcome of negotiations.’
- ‘Gabriel Hannotin possesses a genuine capacity for listening and empathy. This allows him to understand the CEO's challenges while also grasping the constraints of opposing parties with a more corporate perspective. His ability to build relationships with opposing counsel to foster effective collaboration is noteworthy.’
- ‘Almain provides excellent legal advice. They have a great understanding of business and the needs of multinational organisations/businesses not headquartered in France but doing business there. They provide clear guidance on complex legal issues, and are tenacious advocates.’
- ‘Gabriel Hannotin is an excellent communicator, anticipates issues and client needs, and truly understands multinational organisations. Skilled at French law, he also understands how non-French companies think about legal issues, legal exposure, and business issues. He is able to translate French laws for international clients.’
Key clients
- Biltwell
- Copeland
- El Moussem
- RTE Réseau de Transport d’Electricité
- Intermarché
- Options Group
- Mistral AI
- Eiffage
Work highlights
Representing El Moussem in a high-value dispute with a French supplier, regarding the termination of longstanding business relationships.
Advised US manufacturer Biltwell Inc. in connection with the recall of motorcycle helmets on the French market and on the compliance of its helmets with European and French regulations and organized homologation and compliance tests.
Practice head
Thomas Fleinert-Jensen; Rita Eid; Gabriel Hannotin; Marc Lempérière
