Avocat au Barreau de Paris depuis 2004, Jean-Philippe Pons-Henry est spécialisé dans les activités pré-contentieuses et contentieuses, principalement en matière de droit des marchés financiers, droit des sociétés et droit pénal des affaires. Il intervient tout particulièrement dans des litiges à dominante financière, qu’ils se développent devant les juridictions civiles, commerciales ou pénales.

Jean-Philippe assiste également les clients du cabinet dans la mise en œuvre d’investigations internes ou dans le cadre d’enquêtes, de contrôles ou de procédures de sanction diligentés par les régulateurs financiers. Ses principaux domaines d’intervention sont :

• En matière civile et commerciale :
  -    Contentieux post-acquisition et conflits d’actionnaires
  -    Responsabilité des établissements bancaires et financiers
  -    Responsabilité des professions du chiffre
   
• En matière répressive :
  -    Abus de marché (délit d’initiés, manipulation de cours, diffusion de fausse information)
  -    Délits contre les biens (escroquerie, abus de confiance, abus de biens sociaux, blanchiment)
  -    Responsabilité des émetteurs
  -    Responsabilité disciplinaire des prestataires de services d’investissement

Jean-Philippe a exercé pendant cinq ans, au sein de l’Autorité des marchés financiers (AMF), les fonctions d’inspecteur puis de représentant du collège devant la commission des sanctions. Membre de la SFAF, il entretient une activité de publication régulière et commente en particulier la jurisprudence des régulateurs financiers et des juridictions de recours.

Il est diplômé de l’Essec (2000), titulaire d’une maîtrise en droit public et droit des affaires (2002 - Paris X Nanterre), et de la qualification de Certified International Investment Analyst (CIIA - 2009).

« Gide Loyrette Nouel has strong expertise in representing banks and asset management funds facing regulatory investigations, particularly by the AMF. The practice also advises financial institutions, as well as individuals such as bankers, board members and traders, on dealing with AMF investigations into allegations of market abuse, insider dealing and dissemination of false information. Jean-Guillaume de Tocqueville, Bruno Quentin, Stéphane Puel and Jean-Philippe Pons-Henry make up a strong team combining specialised knowledge of the financial sector and litigation. »
Legal 500 EMEA 2019 | Stock-market Litigation

« Gide Loyrette Nouel ‘knows its field and is never left without an answer’. The ‘excellent’ team offers ‘splendid client support’ and is also ‘much appreciated for its ability to explain concepts to non-lawyers’. The firm is particularly expert in the financial services industry, where it advises leading banks and asset management funds on compliance issues, regulatory investigations and enforcement, and internal investigations. The practice also assists leading companies with anti-corruption and antitrust compliance matters. The team includes Bruno Quentin and Jean-Philippe Pons-Henry, who are praised for their ‘high-level skills’; Jean-Guillaume de Tocqueville, who is noted for his ‘knowledge and mastery of his field’; and antitrust specialist Antoine Choffel. »
Legal 500 EMEA 2019 | Compliance

« Gide Loyrette Nouel A.A.R.P.I. is regularly retained by leading French and international banks to handle sensitive disputes. The practice is notably defending BPCE, Dexia Crédit Local SFIL and BNP Paribas in more than 100 cases involving French local entities. The 23-lawyer team also handles commercial and corporation litigation, and international cases; it is notably involved in a major case in the oil downstream sector in Africa. Bruno Quentin, Patrick Ouart, who is recommended for his ‘analytical and tactical vision’, Michel Pitron and Jean-Philippe Pons-Henry are key names. »
Legal 500 EMEA 2018 | Commercial Litigation

« Gide Loyrette Nouel has a ‘strong practice’ that provides ‘customised solutions to clients' needs’. The ‘experienced team’ regularly acts for banks and asset management companies, has particular experience in handling AMF Enforcement Committee regulatory matters and is involved in several market-abuse and insider trading cases. Aviva Investors, Amundi, Natixis and BPCE are clients. Bruno Quentin is highly regarded and Jean-Guillaume de Tocqueville as well as Jean-Philippe Pons-Henry enjoy ‘excellent reputation for their past litigation successes’. Stéphane Puel is ‘highly recommended for his commitment and skills, and is one of the best lawyers in France for investment funds’. »
Legal 500 EMEA 2018 | Stock-market Litigation

« recently promoted partner Jean-Philippe Pons-Henry, who is ‘hardworking, agile and has excellent technical skills combined with a good understanding of practical business constraints'. »
Legal 500 EMEA 2017