Jean Reinhart

Partner - Paris Bar

Jean is one of the most highly regarded lawyers on the French market in the field of business litigation and criminal law. He specialises in business litigation and business criminal law. His practice extends to today’s major financial cases.

Jean defends individuals and companies before the courts in major business disputes, such as those relating to disagreements between shareholders, governance difficulties, contractual issues and commercial litigation in general.

In the event of a crisis, Jean is recognized for his ability to provide invaluable support to his clients, devise an effective defence strategy tailored to the circumstances of the crisis, mobilise his teams and, where necessary, combine this with a communication strategy.

Experience

After practicing at Siméon, Moquet, Borde, and at the Jacques Revuz law firm, Jean founded the firm in 1990.

Practice areas

LITIGATION

  • Commercial disputes
  • Shareholder conflicts and post-acquisition issues
  • Business criminal law
  • Defence of executives and corporate officers
  • Investigative measures
  • Prevention of business difficulties
  • Management of distressed companies

CRIMINAL LAW

  • Business criminal law
  • Compliance
  • Internal investigations
  • Negotiated justice

Education & languages

  • DEA in General Private Law – Paris II Panthéon-Assas
    Languages: French / English

Publications

  • Should We Hang Up Our Robes? A post by Jean Reinhart on the violation of professional secrecy, Postscriptum – Le blog, July 16, 2010

Recent matters

  • EDF and its former CEO acquitted of favoritism charges, Le Monde, September 30, 2024, Read the article

  • Judicial inquiry against Thierry Solère for financial offenses closed, Le Figaro, December 19, 2023, Read the article

  • Alleged sexual assault involving Monsignor Aupetit: Investigation closed due to lack of offense, Le Figaro, September 14, 2023, Read the article

  • Jean Reinhart, a business lawyer caught in the aftermath of the November 13th tragedy, Les Echos, September 8, 2021, Read the article

  • Three individuals placed under investigation in the Lafarge Syria case, Les Echos, December 1, 2017, Read the article

  • Kerviel and the courtroom guerrilla, Les Echos, June 16, 2016, Read the article

  • UIMM trial: The court will announce its decision on February 10, 2014, Les Echos, October 22, 2013, Read the article

Awards

Chambers Global 2024 - 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.”

Chambers Europe 2024 - White-collar crime
“Jean Reinhart demonstrates experience advising large French corporates, especially in regard to embezzlement, corruption and fraud issues.”