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Jean-Pierre Farges

Jean-Pierre
Farges

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jpfarges@gibsondunn.com

TEL:+33 (0) 1 56 43 13 00

FAX:+33 (0)1 56 43 13 33

Paris

16, avenue Matignon, 75008 Paris, France

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PRACTICE

Business Restructuring and Reorganization Appellate and Constitutional Law Class Actions Crisis Management Energy Energy, Regulation and Litigation Environmental Litigation and Mass Tort Global Trial Insurance and Reinsurance International Arbitration International Trade Judgment and Arbitral Award Enforcement Litigation Securities Enforcement Securities Litigation Transnational Litigation White Collar Defense and Investigations

BIOGRAPHY

Jean-Pierre Farges is a partner in the Paris office of Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP, Global Co-Chair of the firm’s Business Restructuring & Reorganization Practice Group and member of the firm’s Litigation Practice Group.

Mr. Farges specializes in complex M&A litigation, arbitration, industrial risk, construction, international trade, insurance, reinsurance, equity capital insolvency dispute matters and public and administrative law disputes and regulatory issues. He has been involved in a number of major disputes before state courts and arbitral tribunals, acting for banks, funds companies and listed industrial companies.

He regularly helps companies through difficult times. He assists company shareholders with prevention proceedings, as well as by acting for lenders of all types, including credit institutions and CLOs. In recent years he has developed a specific expertise in the restructuring of companies in LBO deals and has implemented pioneering solutions for them. He also works on aspects of restructuring litigation, both during and after the restructuring, and more generally on all types of commercial litigation.

Chambers Global 2022 recommends Mr. Farges in its Dispute Resolution: Litigation category and is praised for his negotiation skills with clients remarking that “really sharp” and “thinking outside the box.” Previous editions stated that he is “very respected in the courtroom” or that he has “a strong presence in court” and “fights very hard and defends the case well.” He is “widely praised by sources for his work on dispute resolution in the field of restructuring and is described as ‘a leading guy’ in that field. He also advises on disputes in the banking, construction and insurance sectors”. The directory also described him as, “an expert litigator in the context of financial restructurings ; [he] is widely respected in the French market. Sources praise his corporate knowledge and litigation capabilities”.

Legal 500 EMEA 2021 also recommends Jean-Pierre Farges in its Dispute resolution – commercial litigation category, highlighting he is “highly experienced and provide[s] strategic and spot-on advice”, and has “great creativity in approaching issues and resolving disputes”. The directory previously described him as the “practice head”, as a “rainmaker”, an “excellent litigator”, “very commercial and client-oriented” and “an absolute star”. Benchmark Litigation (2019-2022) has consistently named him a “Dispute Resolution Star” and Best Lawyers in France (2010-2022) hails him for Arbitration, Litigation and Mediation, but also for Banking and Finance Law, as well as Insolvency and Reorganization Law.

Mr. Farges is ranked Band One in the Restructuring/Insolvency category by Chambers Europe 2021. Mr. Farges upholds an admirable reputation on the market, advising clients across the whole spectrum of restructuring and insolvency matters. One client states: “His interests are completely aligned with that of his clients. He is one of the hardest-working lawyers in Paris.” Another source remarks: “Jean-Pierre Farges is absolutely excellent on negotiations.” Previous editions alluded to him as « one of the leaders » in the French market, explaining: « he has great technical knowledge and a very creative approach. He is always looking for solutions and ways to move matters forward. » Previous editions noted that he is « highly commended» by interviewees, who describe him as «excellent from a technical point of view, » adding, « he is a good fighter in court, brave and independent. He defends his clients in every circumstance. He is very honest and has a great sense of humor. »

He is also recognized by Legal 500 2021 with a tier one ranking for Insolvency and has again been named a Leading Individual. Previous editions praised him for being « highly regarded in the market » ; « an excellent lawyer with broad connections » ; « a great lawyer » ; a « real strategist » ; « aggressive with exceptional insight, and a pleasure to work with. » He had also previously been referred to as « remarkably intelligent and very smart. » IFLR 1000 has distinguished his as a Market Leader for France in 2021. Best Lawyers in France (2010-2021) also recommends him for Banking and Finance Law, as well as Insolvency and Reorganization Law.

Prior to joining Gibson Dunn in 2017, he practiced with Ashurst, creating a dispute resolution practice in Paris in 2001.  He became a partner there in 2004, where he also founded the restructuring practice in Paris.

A member of the Paris Bar since 1995, Mr. Farges graduated in 1994 from the University of Paris I (Panthéon-Sorbonne) with a Doctorate in private international law and arbitration; with a Magistère (postgraduate degree) in private and public economic law; and with a DESS (postgraduate degree) in business and tax law. He was a winner of the Mooting Competition for Lawyers of the French Supreme Administrative Court and Supreme Appeals Court–Secrétaire de la conférence des avocats à la Cour de Cassation et au Conseil d’Etat.

Mr. Farges is fluent in English and French.

EDUCATION

École de formation du barreau de Paris-EFB - 1994 CAPA

Université Paris I Panthéon-Sorbonne - 1994 Doctorat

Université Paris I Panthéon-Sorbonne - 1992 Magistère

Université Paris I Panthéon-Sorbonne - 1992 DESS

Université Paris I Panthéon-Sorbonne - 1992 Maîtrise

ADMISSIONS

France - Avocat au Barreau de Paris

RECENT PUBLICATIONS

Firm News - June 23, 2022 | Best Lawyers in France 2023 Recognizes 18 Gibson Dunn Attorneys
Firm News - May 9, 2022 | Who’s Who Legal France 2022 Recognizes Gibson Dunn Partners
Firm News - April 12, 2022 | Gibson Dunn Ranked in Legal 500 EMEA 2022
Firm News - March 17, 2022 | Gibson Dunn Ranked in Chambers Europe 2022
Firm News - December 16, 2021 | Who’s Who Legal 2022 Restructuring & Insolvency Recommends Five Gibson Dunn Partners
Firm News - October 26, 2021 | Benchmark Litigation Europe 2022 Recognizes Gibson Dunn
Firm News - June 24, 2021 | Best Lawyers in France 2022 Recognizes 18 Gibson Dunn Attorneys
Firm News - April 15, 2021 | Gibson Dunn Ranked in Legal 500 EMEA 2021
Firm News - March 19, 2021 | Gibson Dunn Ranked in Chambers Europe 2021
Firm News - October 5, 2020 | Benchmark Litigation Europe 2021 Names Four Partners Stars
Firm News - June 25, 2020 | Best Lawyers in France 2021 Recognizes 17 Gibson Dunn Attorneys
Firm News - April 30, 2020 | Gibson Dunn Ranked in Legal 500 EMEA 2020
Firm News - March 16, 2020 | Gibson Dunn Ranked in Chambers Europe 2020
Firm News - January 30, 2020 | Who’s Who Legal Names 12 Partners to Practice Guides for Trade & Customs, Arbitration and Restructuring & Insolvency
Firm News - November 4, 2019 | Benchmark Litigation Europe 2020 Names Four Partners Stars
Publications - September 13, 2019 | Les classes de créanciers dans le nouveau droit des procédures collectives : pistes de réflexion.
Firm News - July 1, 2019 | Best Lawyers in France 2020 Recognizes 16 Gibson Dunn Attorneys
Firm News - April 19, 2019 | Gibson Dunn Ranked in Legal 500 EMEA 2019
Publications - April 2, 2019 | L’« européanisation » du droit des procédures collectives : une harmonisation ratée?
Firm News - March 8, 2019 | Gibson Dunn Ranked in Chambers Europe 2019
Firm News - January 15, 2019 | Five Gibson Dunn Partners Recognized in Who’s Who Legal in Restructuring and Insolvency
Client Alert - June 28, 2018 | French Supreme Court Holds That Ultimate Controlling Shareholder of a Liquidated French Subsidiary Should Compensate Employees for Job Loss
Firm News - June 22, 2018 | Best Lawyers 2019 Recognizes 10 Paris Partners
Firm News - May 25, 2018 | Who’s Who Legal Recognizes Six Gibson Dunn Partners
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