FTMS Avocats assists private companies and public sector institutions as well as a large number of executives, elected officials, high-ranking public servants and various French and foreign individuals. The practice is regularly involved in matters linked to the public and healthcare sectors, often defending elected and governmental figures, while its range of expertise also extends to criminal employment law, notably involving internet platforms, as well as corruption and fraud investigations. The practice is also active in the media field and increasingly in the art sector, while international criminal law and human rights are also areas of expertise. The practice is co-headed by Pierre-Olivier Sur and Mathias Chichportich, with counsels Clara Gérard Rodriguez and Agathe Blanc providing key support.
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‘The team is experienced,’
‘Mathias Chicheportiche is a good litigator, very friendly. He is very meticulous.'
‘In addition to impeccable technical skills in criminal law, Mathias Chichportich and his collaborator Clara Gerard-Rodriguez are very accessible, responsive, available and adaptable. ’
‘Mathias Chichportich is experienced, excellent with customers, the media, has a lot of composure and perspective.’
‘Small team but very responsive. ’
‘ Mathias Chichportich integrates issues at stake in a very pragmatic manner, which makes his advice relevant and effective.'
Key clients
- Eric Kayser / Maison Kayser
- CDC Habitat
- CEA
- Université Paris 1
- Claude Palmero
- Alexandre Barrière
- Jean-Louis Missika
- Onepoint
- Frichti
- Adrien Roose
Work highlights
Advised Maison Kayser on all aspects of criminal procedures, and in particular those related to criminal labour law issues.
Advised CDC Habitat on all aspects of the criminal procedures they face.
Advised Université Paris 1 on all aspects of the criminal and disciplinary procedures they face.
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Practice head
Pierre-Olivier Sur; Mathias Chichportich
Other key lawyers
Clara Gerard-Rodriguez; Agathe Blanc