Clifford Chance is sought after by many leading online and traditional retailers to handle their most strategic commercial and distribution law cases, including managing high-stakes unfair practices proceedings. Many other leading companies, active in industries such as sport, media or healthcare, also entrust the firm with their top commercial cases, while the firm’s range of disputes also extends to industrial defects cases, financial disputes and shareholders’ conflicts, with the team also representing banks and investment firms. Diego de Lammerville and Thibaud d’Alès co-head the practice. They are supported by Clément Gandibleux, Vladimir Maillot and Geoffroy Pascaud.
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TechDigital, Litigation, dispute resolution & risk management
Position
Thibaud d'Alès specialises in commercial litigation (domestic and cross border).
His areas of expertise include disputes in relation to distribution agreements, termination of contractual relationships, "private enforcement / follow-on" actions, mergers and acquisitions, product liability, misleading advertising and/or unfair competition, more specifically in matters related to the telecommunications, aviation, and sport industries.
Career
Joined Clifford Chance 2003
Admitted as an Avocat in Paris 2004
Partner since 2015
Languages
French and English
Education
University of Paris, Panthéon Sorbonne (Masters in Business Law), 1998
University of Paris, Panthéon Assas (Postgraduate DESS in Insurance Law), 1999
HEC Business School Group (Masters in Management of International Risks), 2000
LVMH Moët Hennesy – Louis Vuitton, San Francisco and Paris, 2000
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Testimonials
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‘Exceptional team of highly qualified lawyers with excellent knowledge of both the industry and the practice, with an amazing way of distributing work from senior partners all the way to the young associates. This firm is truly excellent in terms of people, collaboration and diversity.’
‘A top-level team that demonstrates great agility, efficient and intelligent case management, and a very strong strategic sense.’
‘Diego de Lammerville is an excellent litigator with remarkable intuition and strategic acumen. Diego immediately grasps the issues at stake and is able to determine the best strategy to pursue, even in the most complex disputes. He also has a very nuanced understanding of the legal issues facing businesses and the industry. Clément Gandibleux is also a remarkable lawyer.'
‘The Clifford Chance teams and partners possess an impressive level of expertise. Yet, they remain available, supportive, and attentive to our needs and the political dynamics within our company. They are always quick to provide feedback, without compromising quality.'
‘Vladimir Maillot and Thibaud D'Alès possess proven and reassuring expertise. They are very attentive, proactive, and subtle in their approach to cases.’
‘Vladimir Maillot and Diego De Lammerville demonstrate responsiveness, innovation, and a proactive approach, always with the business in mind.’
‘A good leader, Thibaud d'Alès is excellent in negotiation as well as in pleadings.’
‘Committed to clients and highly client-focused, knows how to simplify complex legal points to make them accessible, understands internal communication needs and provides support accordingly.’
Key clients
- Carrefour Ligue de Football Professionnel Cenexi Saint Gobain Mr. Samer Azhari Eckes Granini Group Electrolux
Work highlights
Representing the LFP (French Professional Football League) in various disputes regarding the TV broadcasting rights of the Ligue 1 championship.