Louis-Marie Absil

Louis-Marie regularly represents the firm’s clients before civil, commercial, and criminal courts, as well as in ad hoc arbitration proceedings.

His practice primarily focuses on corporate litigation, shareholder disputes, and commercial litigation, particularly cases involving breach or termination of contracts. He has also developed significant expertise in disputes related to high-stakes transactions, such as post-acquisition litigation (notably regarding warranty claims and earn-out mechanisms) and sports law disputes for professional sports clubs.

In cases of unfair competition, Louis-Marie frequently handles preventive measures under Article 145 of the French Code of Civil Procedure (evidence collection and electronic data seizure).

He advises distressed companies during preventive stages (ad hoc mandates, conciliation, and creditor negotiations) as well as throughout safeguard, reorganization, and liquidation proceedings (safeguard plans, continuation plans, sales, personal sanctions against directors, asset insufficiency, etc.).

Finally, Louis-Marie assists and defends company executives and directors during onboarding or exit negotiations and provides counsel in financial and economic criminal law. He is widely recognized for his ability to manage crisis situations effectively.

• Advising a consulting firm in a liability action brought by one of its clients.
• Advising FC Nantes in various commercial and criminal disputes.
• Advising a construction equipment rental group, where breaches of management obligations by former executives were discovered. This intervention occurs within the framework of a bankruptcy proceeding. Initiation of proceedings against the former executives.
• Defending the interests of a retail group in the context of the judicial recovery procedure of a former member of the group. Initiation of a third-party opposition action against a ruling allowing the debtor to avoid honoring the original recovery plan.

Legal 500 2024 - 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 major case involving a 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.”
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Legal 500 2024 - White-Collar Crime
“Reinhart Marville Torre defends companies, executives, and individuals in managing a wide range of criminal cases.”
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Chambers 2024 Litigation: Elite - France
“Reinhart Marville Torre is recognized for its litigation services, both in civil and commercial law. The team handles liability disputes, unfair competition, and shareholder conflicts, with additional expertise in proceedings arising from distribution agreements. The firm advises clients from the IT, insurance, and real estate sectors.”
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Chambers Global 2023 Litigation

Décideurs Contentieux et Arbitrage – 2024

• Commercial Litigation – Excellent
• International Arbitration – Notable Practice
• Financial and High-Stakes Litigation – Excellent
• Distribution Law – Strong Reputation
• Franchise Law – Notable Practice
• Mediation – Strong Reputation

Option Droit et Affaires 2024

• Acquisition Litigation – 4*
• Business Criminal Law and AMF Sanctions – 5*
• International Arbitration – 1*

Legal 500 2022 Commercial and Corporate Litigation
Reinhart Marville Torre boasts a large and experienced team capable of handling a wide range of disputes. The practice has a solid track record in commercial litigation, serving major French and international clients, including in particularly sensitive cases in the distribution sector. The firm is also frequently engaged in post-M&A litigation and shareholder conflicts. Their expertise also extends to criminal law, banking and financial disputes, and sports-related litigation— notably handling a highly publicized dispute before sports arbitration bodies.

Legal 500 2022 Business Criminal Law
The team at Reinhart Marville Torre combines strong capabilities in both judicial litigation and business criminal law. Jean Reinhart is engaged by major companies and individuals facing allegations in sensitive cases, including international corruption and fraud accusations. The firm is currently involved in several high-profile cases. They also handle matters involving political figures, police officials, and actors in the defense sector.