Bredin Prat is a go-to-firm for leading listed companies facing public takeover litigation, as well as shareholder and governance conflicts. The team is often mandated to act in the market’s most prominent cases in that area, while its range of expertise also extend to AMF and PNF securities investigations, such as insider dealing accusations. Florian Bouaziz and white-collar experts Eric Dezeuze and  Martin Horion are the key names in the team.

Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton is geared to handle public M&A, public tender offers, and governance litigation. The firm, which acts for prominent listed companies, manages a prominent caseload in that area. It is also retained by companies and individuals facing AMF proceedings for breaching stock-market rules, notably on the grounds of insider dealing accusations. The practice is co-headed by Jean-Yves Garaud and Delphine Michot.

Gide Loyrette Nouel A.A.R.P.I. runs a comprehensive practice in the field covering AMF compliance and stock-market breach investigations. The firm assists a prominent client base, with a strong following among asset management firms and banks, while also advising a number of prominent corporations. The team was recently appointed on a landmark AMF case in relation to a company’s financial communications. Jean-Philippe Pons-Henry is the key name within the practice, with criminal law partner Bruno Quentin and asset management and financial regulation expert Benjamin Delaunay also contributing. Counsel Marie Robert-Schmid provides support.

Led by the highly recognised Muriel Goldberg-Darmon, Cohen & Gresser LLP‘s practice is entrusted by individuals, such as traders and members of financial institutions to assist with AMF and regulatory investigations linked to insider dealings and other securities breaches accusations. The team is also recognised for its ability to assist client facing regulatory compliance audits from regulators and disciplinary investigations. Counsels Guillaume Guérin and Pierre Wolman are other key team members.

De Pardieu Brocas Maffei provides a solid coverage with the firm regularly defending companies and high-ranking executives facing AMF and PNF investigations in relation to stock-market offenses. The team also provides strategic guidance to a number of major listed companies, notably on ESG reports. Additionally, its range of expertise also extends to AMF-led financial regulation compliance audits and investigations by the statutory audit authority. Key names in the practice include senior partner Patrick Jaïs, M&A partner Etienne BOURSICAN, and counsel Alice Gaillard .

Hogan Lovells (Paris) LLP‘s Arthur Dethomas has a wealth of experience advising investment funds, corporate officers, individuals, and listed companies on governance issues and shareholders conflicts. Dethomas also has experience defending clients in AMF-led stock-market investigations.

Led by the highly experienced Frank Martin Laprade, Jeantet‘s practice is retained by CEOs, shareholders, and high-ranking executives to assist with AMF-led investigations into stock-market and financial regulation breaches, including acting before France’s highest courts. He also assists investors with shareholders’ conflicts pertaining to listed companies. Support is provided by counsel Marie Robin.

Viguié Schmidt & Associés houses a highly recognised duo of experts in the field in Yves Schmidt and Nicolas Viguié, who assist high-ranking executives in dealing with high-stake AMF’s securities breach and financial investigations,  including lodging appeal proceedings before Supreme courts.

White & Case LLP assists both leading French banks and financial institutions on securities issues including governance and shareholder activism cases. The team also regularly represents clients facing AMF investigations linked to stock market regulation breaches such as financial communications issues, short selling, and insider trading. Diane Lamarche stands out among the key team members, while Kami Haeri and Félix Thillaye also contribute.

Headed by Johann Lissowski, the eponymous boutique Lissowski Avocats specialises in securities and financial regulations, acting for minority and individual shareholders, as well as financial institutions. The firm is particularly well-versed in assisting minority shareholders launching civil damage proceedings against listed companies, including top listed corporations based on miscommunication of their financial situation. The firm also handles disputes linked to financial products and assists regulated financial entities when audited by the AMF.

Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP assists financial services and asset management firms with regulatory compliance audits led by regulators and stock-market breach investigations. Additionally, the team also provides regulatory advice and guidance support and has recently been retained to handle investigations linked to high-frequency trading accusations. The practice is co-headed by Hubert de Vauplane and Hugues Bouchetemble.