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INDUSTRY FOCUS: LUXURY GOODS TIER 1
Full-service corporate firm Joffe & Associés‘ luxury goods practice represents a diverse client base featuring French and European flagship brands in cosmetics, jewellery and perfume. Thomas Lepeytre, who is a recognised specialist in commercial and distribution law, leads the department. Complementary expertise at the firm spans employment, tax, IP and IT law, making it a one stop-shop for many of the practice’s longstanding clients.
MEDIA AND ENTERTAINMENT: SPORTS TIER 1
Recognised for its proficiency in advising on media rights and sports events organisation, Joffe & Associés acts as strategic adviser to some of France’s highest profile leagues and federations including the French Handball League, the French Professional Football League and the French Athletics Federation. The full-service offering at the firm means the team is able to advise on a wide variety of matters ranging from assisting investors with the acquisition of French football clubs, to representing the FFF in litigation brought against third-part ticket resellers. Romain Soiron is the key name, working exclusively on sports matters, with good experience negotiating sponsorships and broadcasting rights.
Practice head(s):
Romain Soiron
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INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY: COPYRIGHT
Rising stars
ADMINISTRATIVE AND PUBLIC LAW TIER 3
Joffe & Associés assists major public sector operators as well as local entities and major private companies. Headed by Mathieu Gaudemet, the practice has solid expertise in public contracts, urban planning, state aid and regulatory matters. The team is handling highly strategic work in the transport sector, notably in the rail sector, and shoulders a busy litigation caseload.
Practice head(s):
Mathieu Gaudemet
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PRIVATE EQUITY: FUND FORMATION TIER 3
Practice head(s):
Olivier Dumas
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PRIVATE EQUITY: VENTURE/GROWTH CAPITAL TIER 3
MERGERS AND ACQUISITIONS TIER 5
Practice head(s):
Virginie Belle, Aymeric Dégremont, Christophe Joffe et Thomas Saltiel
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DISPUTE RESOLUTION: COMMERCIAL LITIGATION TIER 4
Practice head(s):
Fabrice Hercot; Tehani Goy
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EMPLOYMENT TIER 4
Practice head(s):
Géraldine Lepeytre; Blaise Deltombe
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EU, COMPETITION AND DISTRIBUTION TIER 4
Joffe & Associés is a strong merger control practice, able to advise on cross-border matters, particularly for private equity firms. The team has handled abuse of dominance and cartel investigations and related litigation, as well as distribution matters. In recent years it has been increasingly involved in follow-on damages claims. Practice head Olivier Cavézian is experienced in acting for major domestic and international clients.
Practice head(s):
Olivier Cavézian
