Swift Litigation is one of the market’s few leading references in relation to banking and finance litigation, an area to which the boutique firm is entirely dedicated. Leading French and a number of foreign banks and investment firms are clients, entrusting the firm with their most sensitive cases concerning fraud, duty of care and vigilance, asset freezing, embargoes, and blocking statutes, as well banking regulatory proceedings. The firm regularly handles landmark cases in relation to banks’ ESG requirements and duty of vigilance, while also managing commercial and insolvency-related proceedings. The practice is headed by Julien Martinet and includes Florence Martinet and Aurélien Gazel.
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Testimonials
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- ‘A responsive team, highly skilled in technical and regulatory matters, and proactive in offering solutions. Completely trustworthy.’
- ‘Dynamic, professional, and diligent team.’
- ‘Expertise in the banking sector, responsiveness, follow-up on files - everything is satisfactory.’
- ‘Julien Martinet and Florence Martinet are serious, attentive, and very reliable in their analyses.’
- ‘Julien Martinet stands out for his dynamism and his excellent knowledge of banking regulations.’
- ‘The team has extensive knowledge of the banking sector, particularly its litigation aspects. Communication is smooth and transparent. Their expertise is also evident in their high-quality accounting work.’
Work highlights
Representing a French bank in two lawsuits initiated by several NGOs alleging breaches of the French “duty of vigilance” law.
Representing a custodian of a securitisation vehicle in 79 commercial lawsuits and one criminal claim.
Representing a bank whose liability is sought after in a mass litigation case for being the account holder of a company found guilty of fraud in an investment scheme involving 2,065 victims for €260 million.
Lawyers
Leading partners: Banking litigation
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Practice head
Julien Martinet
Other key lawyers
Florence Martinet; Aurélien Gazel