A&O Shearman
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A&O Shearman‘s litigation practice stands out for its versatility, with the firm being able to handle highly technical and high-stakes cases across various sectors. The team notably has recognised know-how dealing with mass civil proceedings linked to financial products, as well as banking cases, complex international law disputes and prominent exequatur and arbitration award judicial proceedings. Its range of expertise also covers commercial and corporate litigation. Leading banks, investment firms and companies are clients. Denis Chemla and Dan Benguigui co-head the practice. Support is provided by Julie Metois, Julie Lombard-Veysset and Maxime Mondain-Bernard.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Dan Benguigui was precise in the legal and economic assessment of the situation and firm in communicating our position to the opposite party.’
- ‘Excellent mastery of litigation strategies. Sharp analytical skills.’
Key clients
- Natixis Investment Managers
- Alcatel (Nokia)
Work highlights
Won a significant victory for Natixis Investment Managers International (NIMI) on appeal in the French class action brought by the non-profit French consumers group UFC-Que Choisir related to alleged multiple breaches of the client’s professional duties in the management of several funds.