Global legal practice Norton Rose Fulbright has today announced the appointment of Philippe Hameau as a dispute resolution and litigation partner in its Paris office, effective April 28, 2014. Philippe joins from Orrick Rambaud Martel where he is a partner.  

Philippe is experienced in banking and commercial litigation, advising both domestic and international companies on crisis management, restructuring and insolvency matters. He also assists creditors and shareholders of distressed companies and has substantial experience in distressed acquisition work.

Deirdre Walker, head of dispute resolution and litigation for Europe, Middle East and Asia at Norton Rose Fulbright, comments:

“Philippe is a strong addition to our growing dispute and litigation team and will expand our restructuring and insolvency capabilities. Philippe’s focus will be on global and domestic clients with an emphasis on the financial institutions sector.”

George Paterson, head of the Paris office of Norton Rose Fulbright comments:

“We are delighted to welcome Philippe, a well-known lawyer in the French restructuring market. Litigation in restructuring and insolvency is an area that has seen increased activity in recent years, not only in France, but across the region. Working alongside Christian Dargham, Philippe’s arrival will add further depth to our wider litigation and business ethics offering in Paris.”

Philippe Hameau comments:

“This is a fantastic opportunity. The dynamism and the quality of the team, as well as the collegiality of the global practice is impressive. Few legal practices have such quality globally in litigation and restructuring.”

Aged 53, Philippe Hameau holds a DEA in Private Law from the University of Paris II - Panthéon-Assas (1983) and graduated from the Institut de Droit des Affaires (1983). He is a member of the Paris Bar (1991).

The 2013 Legal 500 directory states that Philippe “is one of the best advisers in his field”, he has also been listed as a leading lawyer in restructuring in France by Chambers and Partners 2013. Philippe’s Supreme Court background gives him exceptional knowledge of the procedural rules of the courts.

Norton Rose Fulbright’s dispute resolution and litigation practice comprises over 1000 lawyers globally.