Gowling WLG France is ranked among the best teams on the market by The Legal 500 EMEA 2022, for Intellectual Property and Banking and Finance work.

Our Intellectual Property team retained a Tier 2 ranking in the 'Intellectual property: trademarks and design' category, with partner Céline Bey named a 'Next Generation Partner'. Céline is praised for her "excellent litigation… great rigor, agility and availability for the client" and for her "acute understanding of business issues while being excellent in the legal and judicial approach."

The IP team received further individual praise as partner Philippe Rousseau and principal associate Clémence Lapotre were each named 'Other Key Lawyers' by the legal directory.

Our Banking and Finance team secured further success securing a Tier 4 ranking in the 'Banking and finance: transactional work' category. The team, led by partners Danhoé Reddy-Girard and Antoine Pampouille, is praised for its "direct contact with top-tier partners throughout the process, frequently preventing major issues arising" and for "partner focus and engagement" which "makes Gowling WLG so unique."

Our Paris office received further praise as the Public Law & Regulation practice, led by Julie Vuagnoux, was named a 'Firm to Watch' in the 'Administrative and Public Law' category.