ART LAW

Analysis of provenance issues

Consultation of experts

Drafting of complaints and briefs

Preparation for and representation at trial

Interim measures in relation to works of art

Drafting of sale and purchase contracts

Drafting of various contracts on behalf of and with art galleries

ANTITRUST
Abuse of dominant position, Unfair competition, Distribution methods, Supply agreements, Commercial agents, etc.

Representation of an antitrust investigation target during the investigative stage and before the competition authorities

Hearings

Trials

Due diligence appeals proceedings

Advice in antitrust compliance

Audit in antitrust compliance

ARBITRATION
International Court of Arbitration of the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC), American Arbitration Association, etc.

Evaluation, analysis and designing of strategies for achieving efficient and effective results

Managing potential jurisdictional issues related to the different parties to the dispute

Obtaining interim measures

Drafting of requests for arbitration, memorials and post-hearing memorials

Preparation for the presentation of evidence at the arbitration hearings

Representation at the different hearings

Representation before the Courts having jurisdiction to annul the arbitral award

Exequatur and enforcement of arbitration sentences

ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION

Mediation and other alternative methods of dispute resolution

Participation in US Court imposed mediation and in French mediations

Advise on alternative dispute resolution techniques

COMMERCIAL AND CIVIL LITIGATION, ARBITRATION

Evaluation, analysis and designing of strategies for achieving efficient and effective results

Managing and coordinating multi-jurisdictional litigation

Gathering of evidence

Obtaining interim measures

Drafting document requests

Freezing of assets to obtain security, attachment orders

Pre-litigation motions intended to obtain orders preserving evidence

Proceedings to obtain evidence to be used in other jurisdictions

Motions on evidence

Motions on jurisdiction

Request for pre-trial court appointed experts and technicians

Request for injunctions

Drafting of complaint and filing

Preliminary motions

Court appointed experts

Mediation and other methods of alternative dispute resolution

Representation at the different hearings and trial

Representation before the Courts having appellate jurisdiction (in France appeals are de novo trials)

Execution and enforcement of judgments in France and abroad

CRIMINAL LITIGATION

Representation in criminal proceedings of both individuals and entities during the preliminary investigations and before the Investigating magistrates

Risk analysis and prevention

Drafting of complaint and motions

Preparation of the client for trial

Representation at the different hearings and trial

Appeals in the investigatory stage

Appeals

ADMINISTRATIVE COURTS

Evaluation of the case against the public administration

Drafting claim letters

Preparation of petitions to the administrative Court

Preparation of briefs

Hearings

Preparation of appeals to the appellate Tribunal

COUR DE CASSATION (SUPREME COURT)

Initial review of prospects and issues to be brought forward

Preliminary review of the prospects and issues with the Avocat au Conseil (in France the bar of the Cour de Cassation is separate).

Working in collaboration with and assisting the Avocat au Conseil

EUROPEAN COURT OF HUMAN RIGHTS

Evaluation of the case

Drafting of petitions and briefs

Prosecution of the case until its final resolution

Enforcement of the Court's decision

ENFORCEMENT OF FOREIGN JUDGMENTS

Enforcement of both European and non-European judgments

INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY
Patents, Designs and patterns, Licenses, Data protection and protection of privacy, Internet, Multimedia

Pre-litigation evaluation and preparation

Litigation

LABOR LAW
For employers :

Employment contracts

Collective bargaining

Criminal Law issues

Work place accidents

Unfair competition issues

Pre-litigation preparation

Preparation of cases before the Labor Court

Trial work

Appellate process

For employees :

Drafting of employment contracts

Advice including issues of expatriation

Preparation of case before the Labor Court

Trial work

Appellate process

BANKRUPTCY

Pre-insolvency measures

Representing debtors or creditors before the bodies involved in the insolvency procedure

Defense of corporate executives against lawsuits and attempts to lift the corporate veil

Analysis of Criminal Law implications

Acquisition of assets from bankruptcy

FAMILY LAW
Divorce, separation of non-married couples, child custody, maintenance

Preparation of the case

Management of multi-jurisdictional litigation

Elaboration of global strategy

Representation in the proceedings

Criminal proceedings in relation to child kidnapping

INHERITANCE DISPUTES

Advice, analysis and representation of individuals and entities in French and multi-jurisdictional estate disputes

Preparation of overall strategy

Initiation of proceedings intended to safeguard assets

Choosing counsel in different jurisdictions when necessary

Initiating proceedings

Gathering evidence

Prosecuting proceedings

Coordination of the strategy and the different proceedings