Antoine Dérot
Partner - Paris Bar
Antoine practices in the field of dispute resolution. A frequent user of alternative dispute resolution methods, particularly mediation, he mainly works in commercial and financial litigation.
He leads the Consumer/Distribution department, where he assists the firm’s clients in developing and implementing their commercial practices.
Antoine advises banking and financial institutions, major retail and restaurant players, business services companies, manufacturers, software publishers, and food product manufacturers.
Antoine is recommended by Chambers and Legal 500 in litigation and competition and distribution law.
Experience
Antoine started his career at the firms Rambaud-Martel and Deprez Dian Guignot and became a partner at the firm in 1999. He regularly participates in training sessions on specific types of litigation, as well as on topics related to distribution and consumer law.
Credentials
Practice areas
LITIGATION
- Contract disputes
- Banking and financial disputes
- Commercial practices
Education
- Master’s in Business Law and Taxation – Paris I Panthéon-Sorbonne
Languages: French / English
Recent matters
- For a cosmetics group, obtained confirmation on appeal of the existence and validity of the European distribution network and its enforceability.
- Represented three companies in a large retail group in a dispute with an eco-organization responsible for the collection, sorting, recycling, and organizing the repair and reuse of electrical and electronic waste.
- Advised a bank in several disputes related to the marketing of derivative products (judicial resolution or mediation).
- Assisted a fast food chain in its relationships with affiliates and in resolving corresponding disputes.
- Represented an electronics brand in a major dispute with an IT services company regarding the design and deployment of a new software.
Awards
2026
Legal 500 - Dispute Resolution - Tier 2
“A very good litigation firm. A key differentiator from their competitors is their excellent knowledge of the judicial system and their strong relationships within the legal community. The team is always friendly and positive. Their writing skills are undeniable. They are a tireless team and excellent procedural experts.”
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2025
Legal 500 – Dispute Resolution – Tier 2
“Reinhart Marville Torre has a large and experienced team capable of handling a wide variety of matters, including complex and challenging cases. Combining strong expertise in both commercial and criminal law, the firm is notably instructed by major companies to assist them with sensitive governance issues and regularly represents investment funds in shareholder disputes. It also manages a high volume of commercial litigation, including follow‑on competition disputes in the distribution sector.”
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Legal 500- Commercial and Corporate Litigation - Tier 2
“The practice, which can combine strong commercial and criminal expertise, is notably retained by leading corporations to assist with sensitive governance issues and regularly acts for investment funds in shareholders’ conflicts.”
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Chambers Litigation: Elite - France ; individual ranking
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Best Lawyer - Litigation
2024
Chambers Global - Individual ranking litigation
“Antoine Dérot advises clients from a range of sectors, including retail, banking and energy, on liability and contractual disputes.”
Chambers Global - Litigation
“Reinhart Marville Torre is noted for its provision of litigation services on civil as well as commercial disputes. The team acts on liability, unfair competition and shareholder disputes, with further capabilities on proceedings arising from distribution agreements. The practice advises clients hailing from the IT, insurance and real estate sectors.”
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Legal 500 - Commercial and Corporate Litigation
“Reinhart Marville Torre has a large and multi-skilled team capable of handling a wide range of cases: commercial or corporate disputes, shareholder conflicts, and civil or criminal liability cases. The team recently won a significant case concerning the disputed payment of a football player’s transfer fees after his tragic death in an accident. It also handles disputes between major retail brands and distributors.” Voir le classement