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tration, he's responsible and he has a very good work ethic," Michael Young (see p.325) of Allen & Overy LLP is Foreign Experts (Based Abroad) enthuse clients. "extremely articulate; he is a very talented lawyer who main- Ecuador -based Xavier Andrade Cadena c Fluent Greek speaker Georgios Petrochilos of Three tains his sense of perspective on everything and doesn't lose is noted for his long -standing experience e Crowns LLP has an excellent reputation for handling large, his cool," say sources. He co-heads the firms global arbitra- national arbitrations, advising clients on complex disputes between states. He also covers commer- tion practice, advising clients on major disputes across a UNCITRAL, ICSID and ICC rules. He pre cial arbitration and investor-state disputes. number of key sectors and industries. at the Paris office of an international law I Managing partner Philippe Pinsolle of Quinn Emanuel experience of practising in the USA. Urquhart & Sullivan is highly regarded by market sources, Foreign Experts -based Elisabeth de Nadal Clan with one describing him as `absolutely sensational." His Alfredo De Jesús O of Alfredo De Jesus O - Transnational casas Gonçalves Pereira assists clients w. expertise covers construction, energy and oil and gas dis- Arbitration, Litigation & Business Law advises clients on of disputes work, covering both litigation putes. In the words of one interviewee: `Not only does he proceedings both under institutional rules and on an ad She advises on both ad hoc and institutii understand the legalities of different cultures, but he's also hoc basis. He is admitted to the Venezuela Bar and is fluent with experience of disputes before a vari' excellent with expert witnesses and technical matters." in English, French, Portuguese and Spanish. boards. She is a member of the firm's Fr Todd Wetmore of Three Crowns LLP is recognised for his Sole practitioner Jeffrey Hertzfeld currently acts as an fluent in both Spanish and French. expertise on high-stakes arbitrations, particularly those independent arbitrator and has expertise covering a wide Anya Rodriguez Ros (see p.1238) of OM( related to construction, energy and technology. He also range of proceedings, notably those involving parties from Republic -based lawyer with significant ex advises on commercial disputes linked to M &A. Russia, the CIS and the CEE. He is qualified to practise in cophone matters, having both studied both France and the USA. France. Her practice covers corporate and ters as well as international arbitration.

INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY

Intellectual Property Intellectual Property Leading Firms Senior Statesmen Band Senior Statesmere distinguished rr partners Allen & Overy LLP Greffe François Cabinet Greffe (ORL) o ](ii... Bird & Bird 1 rl h ' 101111M,.. Gide Loyrette Nouel AARPI Star Individuals Schaffner Marianne Dechert1LP (ORL) 0 (Paris) LLP Véron Pierre Véron & Associés Schertenleib Denis Cabinet Schertenleib (DRU o Véron & Associés Band 1 Taylor David Hogan Lovells (Paris) LLP Band 2 Desrousseaux Grégoire August & Debouzy Avocats Tristant Jean- Christophe DLA Piper UK LLP ' August & Debouzy Avocats Leroux Isabelle Band 3 De Gaulle Fleurance & Associés Monégier du Sorbier Denis Hoyng Monegier LLP Colombet Stéphane Vivien & Associés (ORL) O

Dentons Triet Grégoire Gide Loyrette Noue! AARPI' De Gaulle Louis 'De Gaulle Fleurante & Associés ' Freehills Band 2 Debré Pauline (ORL) o ' Hoyng Monegier LLP Armengaud Jacques Armengaud Guerlain Escande Michel -Paul Cabinet fscande (ORL) O Band 3 Baud Emmanuel Jones Day' Gaultier Jean -Frédéric (DAL) o Armengaud Guerlain Bénard Laëtitia Allen & Overy LLP George -Picot Marie HoyngMonegier LLP Baker & McKenzie SCP Buffet Delmas Xavier Hagan Lovells (Paris) LLP Gougé Emmanuel Piment Masons LLP (ORL) O

Deprez Guignot Associés Cousin Pierre Cousin & Associés (ORL) O Jonquères François Reed Smith (ORL) O

DLA Piper UK LLP Cousté Marina Reed Smith (ORL) o Julien-Raes Laurence DLA Piper UK LLP " Duclos Thorne Mollet- Viéville & Associés de Dampferre Marie -Aimée Hogan Love/Is (Parts) liP Larere Emmanuel Skie Loyrette Novel AARPI Jones Day Delile Gérard Demons Pochart François August &Debouzy Avocats

o (ORL) = Other Ranked Lawyer. Guerlain Stéphane Armengaud Guerlain Valentin Frank De Gaulle Fleurance & Associés indicates firm / Individual with profile. Havard Duclos Sophie Laude EsquierChampey (ORL) o Vercken Gilles Cabinet Gilles Vercken (ORL) o

Alphabetical order within each band. Band 1 is highest. Up-and-coming Individuals Michel Arnaud Gide Loyrette Nouel AARPI Beaumont Jacques Deprez Guignol Associés Mollet- Vléville Thierry Duclos Thome Mollet- Viéville & Associés Cordier Gaétan Eversheds LLP (ORL) O Band 1 Neri Alexandra Roux-Vaillard Stanislas Hogan Lovells (Pans) LL

Allen & Overy LLP Department head Laëtitia Bénard (see p.1225) is highly non -contentious trade mark and patent cases. Band 2 reputed for her work in the life sciences sector. "She works very diligently and thoroughly, and co-ordinates her work Hogan Lovells (Paris) LLP August & Debouzy Avocats very well across other countries," says an impressed client. See profile on p.337 Grégoire Desrousseaux remains a lead David Taylor heads the firm's global domain name practice. ents. He represented Citroën Autom Bird & Bird He moves up the rankings this year following outstanding France against Zodiac regarding a patent Yves Bizollon heads the practice. Sources say: "He is a very market feedback: "He is excellent - very well respected and cerning airbags. François Pochait recen intelligent and bright lawyer and very quick - even in com- an expert at cutting -edge IP issues. He is very knowledgeable a generic company in a case brought b plicated technical cases he understands everything immedi- on domain name issues and there are only a handful who Razavi is a member of the Paris and N ately" can do this kind of work:' Marie -Aimée de Dampierre comes highly recommended for her IT I heads the department and continues to focus on disputes the firm's media, IP and IT department. Gide Loyrette Nouel AARPI concerning trade marks, designs and copyrights. Recently See profile on p.1249 made partner Stanislas Roux-Vaillard is viewed as a De Gaulle Fleurante & Associés Patent disputes -focused Grégoire Triet (see p.1239) is remarkable lawyer." He focuses on patent litigation. See profile on p.1246 described as "a true leader" in this field. He recently rep- Louis De Gaulle (see p.1228) focuses resented Philip Morris in a trade mark forfeiture case. Véron & Associés gies and continues to be a respected fil Arnaud Michel (see p.1235) has a leading practice in patent Star practitioner Pierre Véron "is absolutely fantastic; IP domain. Clients commend Frank Valt disputes. Interviewees state: "He has a broad skill base and according to market observers. He is viewed as an authority availability and responsiveness: He is also very personable - it is enjoyable to work with him and in patent litigation. Isabelle Romet is described by added value in advising on the difference it helps to have someone to keep things calm:' Emmanuel impressed clients as "strategic, with excellent project man- ticular countries, and thanks to his assise Larere (see p.1234) continues to handle contentious and agement skills." able to protect and preserve the portfolio 1216