Mathilde Gérot, Attorney at Law in Paris 8

Who am I?

A member of the Paris Bar for 13 years, my expertise developed while at prestigious international law firms (August & Debouzy, Hogan Lovells, Clifford Chance, Signature Litigation) before founding my own firm to offer my clients a more direct and dedicated relationship.

My career path has provided me with a rare dual expertise: on the one hand, the experience of commercial and product litigation, including the coordination of large-scale class-action lawsuits for a major player in the automotive industry; and on the other, understanding data protection law, which has become essential for any business.

Thanks to this international and cross-sector experience, I will be able to grasp quickly the issues involved in your case and offer you effective solutions, whether they involve defending your interests in court or mitigating legal risks.

Why choose me?

Expertise honed while at leading business law firms

13 years of experience handling complex, large-scale projects

An understanding of business issues

I appreciate that the law exists to support your business, not the other way around

A tailored approach

You will receive support tailored to the size and unique characteristics of your business

Responsiveness and availability

The responsiveness and availability that an independent firm can offer

Extensive experience in litigation

I have handled complex litigation cases, including many with an international component

Transparent fees

You will know exactly how much my legal services will cost

My experience

Commercial Litigation

Representing a global leader in the wine and spirits industry in a dispute involving a sponsorship agreement.
Advising an international soccer confederation on disputes arising from sponsorship contracts.
Providing assistance to a leading retail group during an audit conducted by the DGCCRF regarding supplier payment terms.
Representing a global leader in the aerospace and defense sectors in a dispute arising from an industrial offset agreement.
Representing a company specialising in cybersecurity in a lawsuit involving unfair competition and free-riding.

Product Liability

Advising Renault on issues related to diesel vehicle emissions and coordinating the client’s defence in civil proceedings (class actions and individual lawsuits) brought in several countries.
Advising Renault in summary proceedings, first-instance proceedings, and appeals initiated by numerous vehicle owners due to alleged excessive oil consumption in its 1.2 TCE engine.
Representing a US manufacturer in a dispute concerning the supply of allegedly defective gas regulators to an operator in the French energy sector.

Antitrust Law

Representing a French luxury goods manufacturer in a dispute arising from the breach or termination of a selective distribution agreement.
Representing France’s leading manufacturer of chocolates and confectionery in a dispute arising from the termination of a service agreement.
Representing a major international logistics and transportation company in a dispute arising from the breach or termination of a logistics contract.

Data Protection Law / Cybersecurity

Advising a company in the education sector on the implementation of an artificial intelligence-based research and development project.
Representing one of the largest social media platforms in litigation proceedings before the CNIL, including the preparation of briefs and representation at hearings.
Representing a leading furniture company before the CNIL’s litigation division.
Assisting a company in the nuclear sector in responding to requests from the French national and governmental CERT (Computer Emergency Response Team) following a cyberattack.