"Years of first-hand experience in Africa have imbued these lawyers with significant local knowledge. Commentators unanimously praise the Paris team for its 'competent and proactive' approach in francophone African countries"
Chambers Global 2008
"Herbert Smith's Paris-based litigation practice continues to be highly recommended for both its French and wider international expertise..."
Chambers Global 2007
" 'The team is very active in [IP] litigation, well connected and experienced in going to court. It is our number-one firm' "
Chambers Europe 2008
"Clients note that 'the [Paris corporate] team is commercially minded, efficient, and can handle a wide range of transactions, whether complex or esoteric'. They are also 'delighted with the depth of the team, the partners' tremendous language capability and their familiarity with various legal systems' "
Chambers Europe 2008
"Sources appreciate that the client-oriented [Paris banking and finance] team 'always manages to find a trade-off that pleases both sides'. Able to work fluently in both French and English, the firm handles large multinational transactions and offers 'well-researched legal opinions' "
Chambers Europe 2008
"... clients report that they have been 'absolutely delighted with the service' and compliment the 'efficiency and clarity of communication' in the [Paris tax] department"
Chambers Europe 2008