Rousseau

Philippe Rousseau

Partner
Paris

I advise and represent French and international corporations and executives in domestic pre-litigation, mediation, litigation and arbitration.

Philippe Rousseau is experienced in all aspects of commercial litigation, from contract negotiation to terminating established commercial relations. He provides full-service dispute resolution advice and solutions, assisting companies in all matters including handling liability guarantees, shareholder disputes and pricing disputes. Philippe also handles cases involving directors' and officers' liability. He advises clients on international litigation and dispute resolution, in both local courts and via international arbitration procedures.

Throughout his career, Philippe's clients have included the number one producer of non-nuclear electricity in the world; one of the French market leaders in the ready-to-wear and shoes distribution sector; a Taiwanese manufacturer of smartphones; an international group involved in the manufacturing of distribution transformers, power transformers, and energy; and one of the largest and most important international companies in the bowling and amusement industries.

Philippe also drafts and negotiates commercial agreements, whether they relate to routes to market or procurement and supply chain. He assists foreign clients in all matters relating to advertising, marketing and product regulation. Philippe has specific expertise in key industry sectors, such as life sciences, real estate, retail, food and beverage, automotive, telecom and aviation.
 

Education

  • Université de Rennes I, Competition Law and Distribution Law (1991)
  • Université de Rennes I, DJCE (Diploma of Corporate Counsel) (1993)

Bar and Court Admissions

BAR ADMISSIONS
  • Paris
COURT ADMISSIONS
  • Paris

Experience

  • Represented the majority shareholder of a French subsidiary of a British group, the European leader on the prepaid fuel card market, in proceedings for misuse of corporate assets and mandates. 
  • Represented the number one producer of non-nuclear electricity in the world, and some of its subsidiaries, in several disputes.
  • Represented a mobile phone manufacturer in proceedings initiated by one of its wholesale dealers.
     

Honors & Involvement

HONORS
  • Best Lawyers in France - Intellectual Property Law (2024) 
  • Legal 500 (EMEA): litigation and commercial disputes
  • Legal 500, Intellectual Property: Trade Marks And Designs (2023)
  • The Best Lawyers in France - Intellectual Property Law (2022)
  • Palmares du Droit – Marques, dessins et modèles, Argent; Litigation – Bronze (2021) 
  • Décideurs - IP, Marketing, Communication & Digital, Litigation (2021)
  • Legal 500 EMEA (2018-2021)