Lawyers in Action for Strategic Litigation

Mathilde Gérot, Attorney at Law in Paris 8

Expertise to help you meet your business challenges

Are you looking to safeguard your business relationships, resolve a dispute with a partner, collect unpaid debts or protect your business from unfair practices?

In an increasingly complex and competitive business environment, to thrive companies must navigate between commercial opportunities and legal risks. A poorly drafted contract, a protracted legal dispute, or an anti-competitive practice: the consequences can be severe for your business and your reputation. You need legal counsel who understands your business challenges and can support you in both preventing issues and defending your interests.

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The Challenges Facing Businesses

Commercial and competition law awareness need to be at the heart of your business. The risks are numerous and can arise at every stage of your company’s life cycle:

  • Poorly secured contractual relationships expose your business to costly litigation, sudden breakdowns in partnerships, or breaches of your obligations.
  • Poorly managed commercial litigation can tie up significant resources, damage your business relationships, and impact negatively your cash flow.
  • Unfair competition can damage your market share, your customer base, and your investments if you do not respond effectively.

Given these challenges, a legal approach that is both proactive and reactive is essential to protect and grow your business.

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My Services

Contract advice and support

  • Audit and review of your existing contracts to identify areas of risk;
  • Strategic advice on your business relationships and partnerships;
  • Support in complex contract terminations.

Commercial Litigation

  • Representation of your interests in the event of contractual disputes (breach of contract, gross negligence, force majeure, warranties);
  • Management of delinquent accounts and collection of complex commercial debts;
  • Litigation involving professional and commercial liability;
  • Summary proceedings (ex parte proceedings, interim / injunctive measures).

Unfair competition and free-riding 

  • Representation of your interests in disputes involving:
    - unfair competition (defamation, free-riding, poaching);
    - sudden termination of established business relationships;
    - disputes regarding commercial agent contracts;
    - deceptive business practices;
    - payment terms.


Real-life examples

"My client is refusing to pay, citing quality issues or non-compliance"

You have completed a major project, but your client is refusing to pay, citing quality issues. I can help you analyse your contractual obligations, document your proper performance, and take the necessary steps to secure the payment provided in the contract.

"My long-time provider wants to terminate our contract overnight"

Your business partner has announced that they are terminating your partnership without complying with the terms of the contract, including providing adequate notice. I will assess your rights, negotiate the terms of the termination, or file a liability claim to seek compensation for the damages you have suffered.

"A competitor is using unfair methods to poach my customers"

Slander, poaching of staff, unfair competition: your competitor is harming your business through illegal practices. I will build your case, gather evidence, and take legal action to put an end to these practices and secure compensation for the damages you have suffered.

"My main supplier went bankrupt during the project"

The failure of a key partner threatens the continuity of your business. I can help you secure your supply chain, assert your rights in insolvency proceedings, and find alternative solutions.

My approach

My approach

Understanding your business environment

Before taking any action, I will take the time to understand your business model, your competitive positioning, and your strategic objectives. This comprehensive understanding allows me to offer legal solutions that truly support your growth.

Prevention is better than cure

My approach focuses on risk mitigation. By securing your contracts early on, implementing appropriate procedures, and raising your awareness of key areas of concern, I will help you avoid costly litigation.

Respond effectively

When a dispute arises, I will act swiftly and decisively. My experience of complex litigation allows me to identify quickly the best strategy, gather the necessary evidence, and vigorously defend your interests.

Prioritise practical solutions

Litigation is often not the best option. I will advise you on whether negotiation or mediation is the better course of action when it serves your interests best, while keeping the option of legal action open if necessary.