Civil and Commercial Litigation
Managing crisis situations and sensitive disputes is a strategic challenge for companies. Faced with increasing legal, regulatory, reputational and financial risks, it is crucial to have access to responsive, tailor-made support. We offer proactive and personalised management of disputes, in France and internationally.
Our disputes team assists our clients in the prevention, management and resolution of the crisis situations and sensitive disputes which they face. The team’s lawyers are involved from the pre-contentious stage through to enforcement, and appear before all courts and authorities, whether national or European.
Our international reach – with 101 offices around the world and strategic alliances with leading law firms on multiple continents – also guarantees optimal management of complex cross-border cases and multi-jurisdictional proceedings.
One of our key strengths lies in our ability to draw on the skills of specialist partners from our other departments to provide our clients with tailor-made, pragmatic and innovative solutions.
Our extensive experience enables us to provide our clients – companies, shareholders and directors from all sectors – with a strategic approach at every stage; from risk analysis and prevention, to decision-making, pre-contentious and litigation strategies, and exploration of all procedural options, as well assisting them in seeking amicable solutions and taking action through state courts, arbitral tribunals or alternative dispute resolution procedures.
Areas of intervention
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We handle commercial disputes, disputes arising from mergers and acquisitions, shareholders’ disputes, and disputes relating to directors’ or professional liability.
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We assist our clients in urgent proceedings, including to obtain protective measures in the form of mandatory or prohibitory injunctions.
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We handle appeals before national and European courts, including preliminary questions to the CJEU and assisting our clients in cross-border disputes.
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Our experience of complex negotiations and our in-depth knowledge of the sectors in which our clients operate enable us to assist them in settling disputes amicably, in particular through mediation or other alternative dispute resolution procedures.
Awards
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Chambers Global/France 2025
Litigation: Elite
Band 3
Gide has a team who are really involved and detail-oriented. They are really precise, and quick to understand the complexities of our industry.
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Chambers Global/Europe - France 2024
Litigation: Elite
Band 3
Gide has an established practice with a particular focus on banking and finance litigation. The law firm is experienced in post-acquisition litigation and disputes regarding enforcement proceedings and regulatory matters, before both commercial and civil courts. The team offers additional expertise in shareholder disputes.
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Chambers Litigation Support - Global-Wide 2024
Asset Tracing & Recovery (Law Firms)
Band 4
Gide's team is made up of skilled and available professionals. They have demonstrated great ability to analyse and synthesize problems."
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Legal 500 EMEA - France 2024
Compliance
Tier 2
The ‘dynamic and pragmatic team’ at Gide is noted for its expertise in conducting internal investigations involving issues such as anti-corruption, anti-money laundering, duty of vigilance and breach of international sanctions. The practice is also well placed to assist with the implementation of compliance programmes.
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Legal 500 EMEA - France 2024
Dispute Resolution: Commercial Litigation
Tier 3
The team is very accessible, proactive, and clear about the strategy to adopt." "It is very pleasant to work in a very collaborative way with experts who advise and listen.