APG is retained by majors SMEs and large corporations to handle various types of sensitive cases. The practice shows strong know-how dealing with high-stakes EU regulatory and distribution law-related litigation, while it is also adept at handling industrial risk and product liability cases. The firm’s proficiency also extends to commercial litigation and includes a strong shareholders’ conflicts and post-M&A disputes caseload. The highly experienced Gilbert Parleani and Jean-Marie Gazagnes co-head the practice, which also includes key members Olivier Parleani and François Gagey.
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Testimonials
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- 'Jean-Marie Gazagnes continues to demonstrate a creative, open, and courageous approach where possible, but is cautious and very clear where necessary. He adapts his approach and methods to the client's needs and specific requirements, not the other way around.'
- 'A team dedicated to its clients and focused on achieving results. The lawyers possess the necessary technical skills and implement the resources required to support their clients' interests. Case handling is highly collaborative with the client, allowing for the effective resolution of legal issues.'
- ‘Jean-Marie Gazagnes is an excellent litigation practitioner who develops a real strategy in approaching a case and is able to implement it in an agile manner, adapting to the realities of the cases.’
- ‘The APG team distinguishes itself in the best way: the advice is of very high quality, exhaustive in all dimensions of the subject matter and delivered with extreme speed. Collaboration is also facilitated by the use of innovative technologies, such as cloud-based spaces and technologies.'
- ‘Jean-Marie Gazagnes stands out particularly for his exceptional attention to detail, his exemplary speed in communication and in preparing files/drafting documents, his involvement in all aspects of the case, his prudence and his ability to anticipate issues.'
- 'In my opinion, this team stands out for several major strengths: its responsiveness, flexibility, adaptability, and technical expertise. The quality of service provided is high; the team knows how to adapt to the client’s specific requirements, both technically and in terms of billing. It is favorably positioned compared to other teams in the market thanks to its ability to quickly understand needs, propose tailor-made solutions, and maintain fluid and effective communication.'
Key clients
- E. Leclerc
- Manpower
- Crédit du Nord
- Les Indés Radios
- British American Tobacco Caribbean
- Enedis
- BMW France
- Antargaz
- CNH Industrial (CaseNewHolland)
- Stellantis
- Emerging Capital Partners
- AIG Europe SA
Work highlights
Acted for the City of Paris in a case on the measures taken to deal with Air BnB and Home Away (Abritel) in Paris, before the European Court of Justice and the French courts.
Represented E. Leclerc (Galec) in connection with a 117 million euros lawsuit brought by the French Ministry of Finance.
Advised Emerging Capital Partners in relation to the termination of negotiation by a leading French retail company concerning a potential acquisition of a target valued at 200 million euros.
Practice head
Gilbert Parleani; Jean-Marie Gazagnes
Other key lawyers
Olivier Parleani; François Gagey