Simmons & Simmons‘ Thierry Gontard ’s notoriety is second to none in the field and owes him mandates from leading asset management firms and investment banks to advise on highly sensitive AMF-led investigations linked to public tender offers, restructuring of public companies and securities law breaches. His expertise also encompasses advising asset management firms on AMF’s regulatory compliance investigations and litigation.
Legal 500 Editorial commentary
- Profile
- Social
Accolades
Client satisfaction
Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
‘Very competent team.'
Key clients
- Rothschild & Co.
- Moody’s
- Perella Weinberg
- Credit du Nord (and Société Générale)
- Natixis / BPCE
- UBS
- Deutsche Bank
Work highlights
- Advising Société Générale (Crédit du Nord) in a class action regarding the bank's breach of duty to control activities of a seller of financial products.
- Representing two Baccarat executives sued by a former shareholder for failing to provide transparent information and misconduct during the public offer on the company's shares.
Lawyers
Hall of fame
The lawyers at the very top of the profession, widely known and respected by peers and clients for their longstanding involvement in market-leading work.
Practice head
Thierry Gontard; Louis-Marie Pillebout