Darrois Villey Maillot Brochier ranks among the undisputed leaders in the field with a prominent client base comprising many CAC 40 and large French companies and investors, that entrust the firm with their most sensitive matters starting with public tender offer litigation. The team also provides strategic guidance on securities rules and assists companies facing AMF investigations for securities law breaches. The practice is co-headed by Matthieu Brochier and Nicolas Mennesson. They are supported by key associate Wenceslas Le Chevalier.
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Testimonials
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‘The best litigation team in Paris: very responsive, excellent understanding of business and legal issues.'
‘Cyril Bonan: exceptional advice, both professionally and personally. A true business partner with exceptional legal expertise, Cyril offers his clients recommendations that are best suited to their interests. Wenceslas Le Chevalier: fast and precise, Wenceslas' advice is always relevant and covers a multitude of legal subjects.'
‘A team that has a perfect command of stock market law issues, follows cases efficiently and anticipates.’
‘A leading stock market litigation practice. The deep expertise of its litigators, combined with the strength of its corporate practice, makes their offering exceptional. ’
‘Very responsive and professional. Pragmatic and problem solver. Creative while being realistic.’
‘Matthieu Brochier: excellent lawyer. Nicolas Mennesson: great dexterity for AMF and stock market issues.'
‘The team is committed, hard-working and creative, and uniquely focused on delivering the highest level of client service and commitment.’
Key clients
- Bouygues SA
- BPCE
- Capgemini
- Crédit Agricole
- Elior
- Europcar
- Lagardère SA
- Rubis
- Safran
- Suez
Work highlights
Advised successfully Atos SE in three disputes that have been initiated in 2023 by minority shareholders and a shareholder association.
Advised successfully several entities of the Credit Agricole Group (CAC 40) in a collective action brought by the ADAM (“Association de défense des actionnaires minoritaires”).
Advised successfully Vivendi in a French class action before the Paris commercial court for compensation for a stock market loss of more than 2 billion euros claimed by a hundred of investment funds and institutional investors.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Nicolas Mennesson
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Wenceslas Le Chevalier
Practice head
Matthieu Brochier; Nicolas Mennesson
Other key lawyers
Wenceslas Le Chevalier