Lefèvre Pelletier & associés a reçu le Trophée d’or de la meilleure équipe spécialisée en « Opérations Immobilières, Transactions et financement » de la 12ème édition des Trophées du Droit & Contentieux.
Ce prix, décerné par un jury composé de directeurs juridiques de renom, a été remis jeudi 29 novembre par le groupe Leaders League, éditeur du magazine Décideurs.
Lefèvre Pelletier & associés est classé parmi les meilleurs cabinets d'avocats d'affaire en France dans l'édition 2012 de l'annuaire professionnel Legal 500 Europe Middle East & Africa.
FRANCE
L'édition 2013 du Legal 500 Europe Middle East & Africa nomme le cabinet Lefèvre Pelletier & associés dans 11 catégories en France :
- Administrative and public law: 4ème rang
Within Administrative and public law, Lefèvre Pelletier & associés is a forth tier firm.
Olivier Ortega heads Lefèvre Pelletier & associés’ nine-lawyer practice, which is recommended for public property matters and urban planning law litigation. The practice also excels at energy performance contracts and handles PPP instructions.
- Banking and Finance: 4ème rang
Within Banking and finance, Lefèvre Pelletier & associés is ranked as ¨other recommended firms¨
- Construction: 1er rang
Within Construction, Lefèvre Pelletier & associés is a first tier firm.
Lefèvre Pelletier & associés is advising investors and developers on several major development and construction projects. It is particularly expert in construction contracts and also handles litigation. The team successfully defended Unibail-Rodamco against a challenge to its construction permit granted for the Tour Phare in La Défense. Practice head Olivia Michaud is recommended along with Marie-Odile Vaissié and Philippe Lefèvre.
- Dispute Resolution - Commercial litigation: 4ème rang
Within Dispute resolution : commercial litigation, Lefèvre Pelletier & associés is ranked as ¨other recommended firms¨
- Employment : 3ème rang
Within Employment, Lefèvre Pelletier & associés is a third tier firm.
Lefèvre Pelletier & associés' Françoise Pelletier is a specialist in health issues in the workplace. The eight-lawyer team includes Monika Seidel-Moreau, who is particularly good for German clients. The firm has been in demand to assist with restructuring projects.
- Environment : 3ème rang
Within Environment, Lefèvre Pelletier & associés is ranked as ¨other recommended firms¨
- Insurance: 3ème rang
- Mergers & Acquisitions: 6ème rang
Within Mergers and acquisitions, Lefèvre Pelletier & associés is ranked as ¨other recommended firms¨
- Project finance and energy : 3ème rang
Within Project finance and energy (energy), Lefèvre Pelletier & associés is ranked as ¨other recommended firms
- Real Estate: 2ème rang
Within Real Estate, Lefèvre Pelletier & associés is a second tier firm.
Lefèvre Pelletier & associés advises many key investors and developers, including acting for GE Capital Real Estate on the sale of Tours du Pont de Sèvres in 2012. Practice head Marie-Odile Vaissié, Philippe Lefèvre and Philippe Pelletier are recommended along with Denis Chardigny, who has ‘strong, accurate knowledge of the market’; Antonia Raccat, who ‘finds solution in deadlock situations’; and Silke Nadolni, who is a great adviser to German clients.
Denis Chardigny is listed as "leading lawyers".
- Tax: 6ème rang
Within Tax, Lefèvre Pelletier & associés is ranked as ¨other recommended firms"
Maghreb offices are also ranked:
ALGERIA
- Corporate and M&A: 2ème rang
Lefèvre Pelletier & associés is ‘a good firm with competent lawyers providing a very good level of service’. Algiers office manager Vincent Lunel advises clients in the energy, infrastructure and banking sectors. Alain Gauvin, who works from Casablanca and Paris, has ‘experience of complex legal and regulatory issues’.
- Banking and Finance: 1er rang
Lefèvre Pelletier & associés advises a leading international bank on asset financing and syndicated loan agreements. Vincent Lunel has extensive experience in investments and banking sector matters. Practice head Alain Gauvin is ‘particularly good’, and divides his time between Casablanca and Paris.
Within Banking and Finance, Vincent Lunel is listed as "leading lawyers".
- Dispute Resolution: 2ème rang
Fatima-Zohra Bouchemla’s four-strong team at Lefèvre Pelletier & associés represents Algerian clients and subsidiaries of international businesses.
- Foreign firms
Within Foreign firms, Vincent Lunel is listed as "leading lawyers".
MAROC
- Tourism and real estate : 3ème rang
Construction law expert Denis Chardigny leads the real estate practice at Lefèvre Pelletier & associés.
- Corporate and M&A : 4ème rang
Lefèvre Pelletier & associés is ‘excellent, particularly in terms of response times and business knowledge’. Lina Fassi, who recently joined the firm from the Moroccan Ministère de la Jeunesse et des Sports, heads the Morocco practice with Alain Gauvin.
- Banking, finance and capital markets: 1er rang
Lefèvre Pelletier & associés recently advised AfDB on a $250m loan granted to Office Cherifien Des Phosphates. The team also advises a major bank on day-to-day and regulatory matters. The team is ‘excellent, particularly in terms of response times and business knowledge’.
CHINE
- Tax: 3ème rang
Paul-Emmanuel Benachi heads up the Asia practice at LPA, Lefèvre Pelletier & associés; he has particular experience in foreign investment in China and M&A transactions. The team has particular expertise in tax matters relating to corporate restructuring.
Chambers and Partners Europe classe les meilleurs avocats et cabinets d'affaire par pays européens. Les pays du Maghreb et de l'Asie sont eux classés dans le Chambers and Partners Global.
En 2013, le guide Chambers and Partners Europe recommande Lefèvre Pelletier & associés dans 5 practices et nomme 8 associés du cabinet.
En 2013, le guide Chambers and Partners Global recommande Lefèvre Pelletier & associés en Algérie, Maroc et Chine et nomme 3 associés du cabinet.
Lefèvre Pelletier & associés is one of France’s leading law firms. With five overseas offices (Algiers, Casablanca, Guangzhou, Hong Kong and Shanghai), the firm combines the skills of its teams in all areas of business law to provide advisory and litigation services to its French and international clients. Lefèvre Pelletier & associés received ISO 9001 certification in 2001, renewed ever since.
Its main growth areas in France and worldwide are real estate, banking and finance, mergers and acquisitions, litigation and arbitration.
CHAMBERS AND PARTNERS EUROPE 2013
- Real Estate : 2ème rang
Within Real Estate, Lefèvre Pelletier & associés is a second band firm.
THE FIRM : This sizeable ten-partner practice provides a 'one-stop shop' service to its clients. The firm's extensive expertise covers areas such as construction, zoning, environment, development and asset management. Its client list includes illustrious names such as Unibail-Rodamco, GE Real Estate, AEW Europe and Invesco.Sources say : "We are comfortable and confident in the firm." "What distinguishes it is that it always brings the right partner to the table at the right time."
KEY INDIVIDUALS : Senior statesman Philippe Lefèvre remains one of the most respected lawyers in the real estate field. Philippe Pelletier continues to work with the French government on urban planning and co-ownership reforms. One interviewee asserts: "He has knowledge of all real estate issues in France." Antonia Raccat ascends the rankings this year on the back of strong market feedback. She is known for her litigation skills and clients say she is "excellent" (2012 : ranking Up and Coming). Marie-Odile Vaissié is a trusted practitioner, and one client notes: "When I have specific and complex questions, I know she will be able to deal with them."
Recommandations individuelles :
-Philippe Lefèvre (Senior Statesmen)
-Philippe Pelletier (Real Estate Band)
-Antonia Raccat (Up and Coming)
-Marie-Odile Vaissié (Rang 4)
- Insurance : 2ème rang
THE FIRM : Clients value this team for its ability to co-operate seamlessly with Lefèvre Pelletier's other practices and international partner firms. It has in-depth expertise of industrial and financial risk. The group mostly represents insurance companies, providing advice and litigation services to policy underwriters and claims managers. It assists them with policy drafting, claims analysis and legal defence. The firm has also developed particular expertise in the handling of large serial claims. It works with both French and English-speaking companies.
KEY INDIVIDUALS : Practice head Marie-Christine Peyroux is regarded as "very easy to work with, very able – a hard worker with a good technical understanding of insurance." She focuses on professional and financial risk, the liability of banks and brokers, and risk management. She regularly advises international insurance companies.
Clients value Severine Hotellier Delage 's tenacity and sector expertise. Interviewees say: "I trust her because she is a fighter." "She is well known in the industry, one of the names you think of for insurance work." She specialises in industrial risk litigation for French insurance clients.
Recommandations individuelles :
- Séverine Hotellier (Rang 3)
-Marie-Christine Peyroux (Rang 3)
- Employment : 4ème rang
Within Employment, Lefèvre Pelletier & associés is a fourth band firm.
THE FIRM : This well-regarded independent remains a solid choice for clients seeking counsel on a variety of employment matters. It is active in many sectors including real estate, finance, insurance, telecoms and luxury goods. The team often works in collaboration with the firm's M&A, real estate and tax departments to provide a one-stop service.
KEY INDIVIDUALS : Françoise Pelletier is lauded for her skill in both contentious and non-contentious matters. She has developed a notable specialisation in health and safety risks in the workplace.
Recommandation individuelle :
-Françoise Pelletier (Rang 4)
- Environment : 3ème rang
Within Environment, Lefèvre Pelletier & associés is a third band firm.
THE FIRM : This full-service law firm regularly offers environmental advice to major market players. The bulk of its workload is connected to renewable energy and real estate. Of late it has been increasingly active in solar energy, land pollution and sustainable building, where it won notable mandates from clients seeking to obtain green building certification. Highlights include representing GDF SUEZ in litigation connected to a sale of polluted land. Other key clients include Nexity and Poste Immo.
KEY INDIVIDUALS : Head of the environment and sustainable development department Veronique Lagarde is the key contact for this practice.
- Dispute Resolution - Litigation : 4ème rang
Within Dispute Resolution - Litigation, Lefèvre Pelletier & associés is a fourth band firm.
THE FIRM : This newcomer to the rankings recently boosted its practice with the recruitment of department head Xavier Clédat and key partner Severine Hotellier. Its areas of expertise include commercial litigation, financial and white-collar crime litigation. The group regularly advises major French blue-chip clients before the civil and criminal courts.
Sources say : "One of the advantages of the firm is that we have access to the full range of services it offers, whilst still maintaining a personal relationship with the partner."
KEY INDIVIDUALS : Xavier Clédat comes highly recommended for his customer-oriented approach. One interviewee observes: "He's conscientious, accessible and extremely reactive."
CHAMBERS AND PARTNERS GLOBAL 2013
LPA’s ability to serve international clients, whether US or UK-based, is well recognised on the market. Several partners and associates have joined from top-tier US and UK law firms. Some partners are qualified to practise in New York or England. The firm’s multi-cultural approach and language skills have won it new clients from diverse locations, including Japan, China, India and Algeria in addition to several EU countries. Over the years LPA has developed close but non-exclusive working relationships with major law firms throughout the world. Today, it can offer a network of highly specialised legal teams to assist clients in their multi-jurisdiction development with a one-stop approach. The firm is also a member of the WSG professional network.
- ALGERIA, Corporate/ Commercial, Foreign Legal Consultants: 2ème rang
This firm is rated for its significant experience of Algerian affairs. It is noted for its strength in the financial services sector and advises on matters such as asset financing, refinancing and restructuring deals. In addition, the firm acts on construction, infrastructure and real estate agreements, joint venture transactions and M&A deals. It is praised for its knowledge of the local banking regulations, ability to serve international companies and cost-effective approach. Notable clients include ArcelorMittal, Citibank and BNP Paribas. Vincent Lunel is the head of the practice, and impresses with his knowledge of the Algerian legal market. "He is very efficient, extremely professional and very dedicated," say sources.
- ALGERIA, Corporate/Commercial (Desks based abroad)
Notable practitioners: Alain Gauvin of Lefèvre Pelletier & Associés is based in Morocco, and works on many of his firm's most important Algerian mandates.
- MOROCCO, General Business Law, Foreign Legal Consultants : 2ème rang
This firm has expertise in the banking, finance and capital markets sectors, and works closely with many international and local banks, particularly in relation to structured finance and the refinancing of micro-finance institutions. The team also works on M&A involving financial institutions. Clients include Attijariwafa Bank, Crédit Agricole du Maroc and Citibank.
Alain Gauvin is the lead lawyer for the firm and clients laud his international standards. He is also very active on the firm's most important Algeria work
- CHINE, Capital Markets (International Firms) (Foreign Experts)
Paul - Emmanuel Benachi of Lefèvre Pelletier & associés is based in the firm's China office and regularly advises French and international clients on capital markets and investment matters in the region.
PLC Which Lawyer
Le guide PLC Which Lawyer 2012 nomme Lefèvre Pelletier & associés dans 9 catégories et 8 associés sont recommandés :- Corporate Real Estate: 2 ème rang - Highly recommended firms
Recommandations individuelles :
- Denis CHARDIGNY
- Philippe LEFEVRE
- Philippe PELLETIER
- Marie-Odile VAISSIE
- Construction: 1er rang - Leading firms
Recommandations individuelles :
- Denis CHARDIGNY
- Philippe LEFEVRE
- Olivia MICHAUD
- Marie-Odile VAISSIE
- Labour and employee benefits: 4 ème rang - Recognised firms
Recommandation individuelle :
- Françoise PELLETIER
- Tax: 3 ème rang - Recommended firms
- Corporate M&A: 4 ème rang - Recognised firms
- Insurance: 4 ème rang- Recognised firms
Recommandation individuelle :
- Marie-Christine PEYROUX
- Private Client: 4 ème rang - Recognised firms
- Dispute resolution: 4 ème rang - Recognised firms
- Environnement : 3 ème rang - Recommended firms
Recommandation individuelle :
-Véronique LAGARDE
- Morocco - Financial and corporate : Tier 1
- Algeria - Financial and corporate : Other notable firms
- Recommandés en Employment :
- Françoise Pelletier - Philippe Lefèvre et Philippe Pelletier recommandés en Real Estate
Lefèvre Pelletier & associés a été choisi en tant que meilleur cabinet d'avocats en Droit Immobilier pour l'année 2010 par Global Law Expert.
Hélène CLOËZ, Jacques-Henry de BOURMONT, Philippe LEFEVRE, Silke NADOLNI, Philippe PELLETIER et Marie-Odile VAISSIE sont membres de la RICS.
La RICS, organisation professionnelle internationale compte plus de 100 000 membres répartis dans 146 pays et représente les professionnels des secteurs de l'immobilier, de la construction, de l'expertise et de l'environnement dans le monde entier.
Au plan international, la certification délivrée par la RICS est l'assurance d'un professionnalisme et l'adhésion à des règles éthiques.
