Catégorie: Practices

The Competition department advises French and international companies on all aspects of French and European competition law, whether it is on the subject of merger control, cartels, abuse of a dominant position or State aid.

It also advises on questions of Distribution Law, Consumer Law and Regulatory issues. The department represents the Firm’s clients in disputes before the competition authorities and the French and European courts. It also assists companies and investment funds in obtaining authorisation for mergers submitted to French or European competition authorities, and to other jurisdictions around the world. At the same time, the department advises clients on issues involving distribution law, consumer law and European law (internal market, regulation).

Rankings

• Legal 500 – European law, competition and distribution: TIER 4
• Legal 500 – European law, competition and distribution: Olivier Cavézian – Leading Partner

• “Olivier and his team provide everything you require: deep knowledge, vast practical experience, hands-on mentality, very sympathetic and great to collaborate with.”
• “Great team – friendly, knowledgeable, practical and imaginative.”
• “Olivier Cavézian – Excellent responsiveness. Very good knowledge of the sectors for which we needed advice. Loyal partner.”
• ”Olivier Cavézian is a true expert in this field. He is always solution oriented, to the point, and easy to work with.I very much enjoy working with him.“

Regularly advising sports event organizers (including governing bodies, sports leagues, organizing committees, promoters, professional sports clubs, marketing agencies and other intermediaries), players and companies in the sports industry, J&A’s sports law team assists clients with sports-related transactions, litigation and arbitration.

Renowned for its in-depth knowledge of the sports industry, Joffe & Associés’ sports law team has French- and English-speaking lawyers in Paris, London and Los Angeles, and offers its clients international services and capabilities.

Rankings:

Legal 500 – SPORTS LAW: Tier 1
Joffe & Associés’ Romain Soiron is full-time dedicated to advising sport industry clients. He is a key adviser to major leagues and federations including the French Professionnal Football League, the French Football Federation and the French National Handball league. Soiron also regularly assists clients with strategic matters, such as negotiations of sponsorship and broadcasting rights contracts. The representation of clients in proceedings launched to stop illegal sport event streaming and ticket resale practices are another busy line of work. Major sports events organisation also forms part of the caseload, with the advice to the Organising Committee for the Women’s World Cups 2019, which was held in France, as a prominent recent example. The group was also retained by a high-profile football team. Associate Aude Benichou provides key support. As part of a full-service firm offering, the practice can rely on complementary expertise from other teams, including the litigation and employment practices.

Leading partner – Romain Soiron

Next generation partner – Alvyn Gobardhan

Testimonials :
‘The firm has unique knowledge and experience in sports law and regulation, and its understanding of the sport industry is like no others. The firm actually knows the sport industry as well as its clients.’
‘The firm has incomparable knowledge of the sport industry. It quickly grasps matters at stake and provides total availability.’
‘Lawyers are available, responsive and knowledgeable. They provide adapted solutions.’
‘Romain Soiron has become the best lawyer around in the sport industry. He has a longstanding experience advising on media, sponsorship and commercial deals. He has a perfect understanding of clients’ needs. He certainly knows how to make everyone comfortable to work in the appropriate atmosphere and team spirit.’

Chambers and Partners – SPORTS LAW: BAND 1
Romain Soiron’s market-leading expertise encompasses acting for domestic sport organisations and organising committees on media rights, contractual issues and litigation.
‘Romain is super reactive.’
‘Romain Soiron really listens to us and responds in a very targeted way, ensuring we get the information we need.’
‘The precision of his advice is amazing and he understands exactly what we need.’

Romain Soiron: BAND 1
Alvyn Gobardhan: UP AND COMING

Our team is involved in all real estate matters for our customers in the field (developers, investors, landlords and tenants, lenders and borrowers…).

We have the commitment, resources and know-how to bring our clients’ transactions and operations to a successful conclusion, from conception to completion.

We handle complex transactions and manage the entire real estate lifecycle, from acquisition to sale, development, leasing, joint ventures and financing. Our team also assists public bodies in managing their real estate issues.

Dispute Resolution

Our litigation team defends our customers as early as possible, and favors alternative dispute resolution methods such as mediation and conciliation. Negotiated solutions are always considered, especially when they safeguard our clients’ commercial interests and reputation.

The Litigation team’s pragmatic approach to cases and its close relationship with the firm’s clients enable it to propose effective and creative strategies to best serve jointly defined objectives. Excellence and pugnacity define our practice.

We accompany our clients before the French and English courts in civil, commercial and criminal proceedings. Recognized for our expertise in complex and strategic litigation, we are involved in all aspects of business litigation: post-acquisition disputes, shareholder disputes, liability of directors and officers, and commercial disputes relating to competition, distribution and intellectual property law. We also have a regular practice in industrial and technological risks, new technologies, banking and finance law, and sports law.

In particular, our litigation lawyers can assist and advise you on: arbitration issues (French or international); corporate and management law disputes; business criminal law issues, and civil and commercial litigation; international proceedings (assistance in implementing foreign proceedings in France).

 

International Arbitration

Our pragmatic approach to each case and our concern to work closely with our clients enable us to propose effective and creative litigation and arbitration strategies.

Our litigation team defends clients as early as possible, giving priority to alternative dispute resolution methods such as mediation and conciliation. The search for negotiated solutions, particularly when they preserve our clients’ commercial interests and reputation, is always considered.

We assist our clients before the French, English and American courts in support of arbitration proceedings. Recognized for our complex and strategic arbitration practice, we act in all areas of business law: post-acquisition disputes, shareholder disputes, maritime disputes, commercial disputes relating to competition, distribution and intellectual property law. We also have a regular practice in industrial and technological risks, new technologies, banking and finance law, and sports law.

The arbitration team represents clients in ad hoc arbitration proceedings (UNCITRAL) or under the rules of institutions such as the ICC (International Chamber of Commerce), the LCIA (London Court of International Arbitration) and the LMAA (London Maritime Arbitrators Association).

Our litigation lawyers can assist and advise you on shipping disputes, business-to-business disputes, sports-related disputes and commercial litigation.

Rankings

• Legal 500 – Dispute resolution: commercial litigation: TIER 4

The Firm’s Employment department provides both advisory and litigation services. It acts on all aspects of employment law: individual working relationships, relationships with staff representation bodies, group negotiations, reorganisation, health and safety at work, pay and benefits, employee saving plans and share ownership, social security, international mobility, criminal employment law, etc.

The integration of this department into a commercial law firm that handles all the issues faced by a company favours communication with the other departments and enables cases to be handled using a cross-functional approach. Our specifications in terms of quality, communication, receptiveness and responsiveness place us close to both the strategic and day-to-day HR management concerns of our clients.

The Employment department also offers regular training to its clients, in line with the educational and prevention policies recommended by the firm.

Rankings

Chambers and Partners – Employment: BAND 6

Legal 500 – Employment: TIER 5

• “A team specialising in employment law that provides invaluable advice and attentive listening, with proactive and useful monitoring that allows us to manage our risks effectively. The advice they offer is perfectly tailored and personalised to our specific context, favouring approaches based on dialogue and negotiation rather than litigation.”
• “We work with Blaise Deltombe and Caroline Vital, who is our main point of contact on a daily basis. She is attentive, responsive, and has a knack for explaining things clearly. She consistently helps us assess the best option for the cases entrusted to us. Her assistance is highly valued by both the HR and general management teams.”
• “The Joffe & Associates team distinguishes itself through its in-depth expertise in employment law, combined with exceptional responsiveness and a pragmatic approach. Their capacity for innovation, both in working methods and client support, makes them a modern and reliable partner. Compared to their competitors, they offer a truly superior level of availability, rigour, and quality of advice.”
• “Within the team, several partners stand out for their availability, technical expertise and strategic acumen. Their human and pragmatic approach clearly distinguishes them from their peers, particularly in their ability to translate legal complexities into operational solutions for the company. Their commitment and responsiveness are highly valued assets compared to market standards.”
• “The team stands out for their exemplary availability and responsiveness. They position themselves as true business partners, taking into account not only the legal issues but also the operational and human dimensions of our cases.”
• “Géraldine Lepeytre combines unwavering availability with remarkable responsiveness, essential qualities in the day-to-day management of our HR and litigation issues. She brings sharp technical expertise in employment law, always considered alongside the company’s operational and human challenges.”

We advise our clients on all their commercial law issues. Our team is particularly involved in the structuring of projects, but also in the contractualization of relationships and in the pre-litigation, amicable and/or judicial resolution of any disputes.

Our Commercial Department team demonstrates its relevance through its ability to handle, in a fully integrated way, all our clients’ queries in the fields of contract law, consumer law, IT law, intellectual property law, real estate law, construction law, competition law and personal data protection.

Our support extends to our customers’ international development and the complex contractual agreements (joint ventures or otherwise) they enter into with their partners. We act for a variety of companies, from emerging players to large, well-established groups, in support of their economic and commercial activities, in France and abroad.

 

The firm’s corporate law team is made up of lawyers specializing in (i) mergers & acquisitions, divestments, capital partnerships, structuring and restructuring as part of projects to set up, merge and develop companies and major groups, (ii) private equity (venture capital, development capital), acquisition optimization mechanisms (LBO/MBO/OBO), shareholders’ agreements, capital markets, (iii) initial public offerings (IPOs) or public offerings, (iv) financing/refinancing, or (v) legal audits.

Our “Corporate, M&A, Private Equity” activity is carried out in close collaboration with the firm’s other teams (VDD, due diligence, merger control, structuring and the social and tax consequences of our operations, etc.).

The team is also involved in day-to-day or governance issues (assistance with legal secretarial support), legal support (general corporate law, stock market law), drafting corporate documents (company formations, shareholders’ meetings, approval of accounts, changes of directors or registered office, etc.), and legal watch (legal, regulatory, case law).

Rankings

Chambers and Partners – M&A / Mid Market: BAND 3

Joffe & Associés demonstrates experience advising on mergers and acquisitions0 The firm frequently assists startups to medium-sized companies from sectors including life sciences, technology and insurance.

‘The team provides great service, with specialists available for general legal matters but also employment questions, due diligence, etc.’

‘This team stands out due to its exceptional responsiveness, addressing our needs promptly and efficiently. The service provided is top-notch; all tasks are completed to the highest standards.’

‘The team are always available and business-oriented. The firm is also able to mobilise different departments, with strong resources in the teams.’

Chambers and Partners – Private equity/Venture capital: BAND 3

Legal 500 – M&A below €100M: TIER 3

“Thomas Saltiel is an excellent adviser who truly knows his stuff, capable at negotiating in complex international contexts (Brazil and the Netherlands for instance).”

”An attentive team that takes the time to explain matters to clients. They are professional, responsive, and full of suggestions.”

‘‘They are all very good.”

”Proximity and accessibility. Ability to provide multidisciplinary resources.“

Legal 500 – Venture/growth capital: TIER 3

“One of the best French teams for venture capital transactions, among other services. Availability, expertise, situational awareness and excellent value for money.”

“Thomas Saltiel and Charlotte Viandaz have excellent expertise, immense availability and great situational awareness.”

“The team is responsive and adapts to our specific situations.”

“I work regularly with Virginie Belle, who has a real knack for understanding how I operate and for informing my decisions by clearly explaining the implications of each important clause in an agreement. I also appreciate her firm yet ego-free approach during negotiations.”

Legal 500 – Private equity: Fund formation: TIER 4

Legal 500 – Private equity: LBO: TIER 4

“The team demonstrated a very high level of professionalism, responsiveness, pragmatism on the cases, and excellent advice.”

“Responsiveness to requests. Availability of lawyers. Proactive approach. Pragmatic negotiation style. Dedication to successful resolution of cases.”