Awards / Rankings

LAW FIRM

LAWYERS WORLD GLOBAL LEADING FIRMS "TOP TIER RANKINGS 2012"

WILHELM & ASSOCIES awarded as being a "Top Tier 2012" law fim




CORPORATE INTERNATIONAL GLOBAL AWARDS 2011

WILHELM & ASSOCIES, awarded winner,  "2011 Independant Law Firm of the Year in France"



COMPETITION - EUROPEAN LAW

CHAMBERS
    
Pascal Wilhelm is a highly regarded litigator with considerable experience of competition law and a marked focus on the media sector. He is especially well known for regularly representing Canal+. 
 
"Often representing Canal+, Pascal Wilhelm of WILHELM & ASSOCIES stands out for his in-depth knowledge of the media sector. His litigation skills and solution-driven approach are also highlighted by market sources."

LEGAL 500

Wilhelm & Associés is ‘more reactive, incisive and risk-taking’ than its competitors, its ‘responsiveness, business understanding and heavy workload management making the firm exceptional’. The team owes its reputation to Pascal Wilhelm who is ‘not afraid’ and is ‘really eager to fight institutions when needed’. The practice mainly takes on antitrust work, including for emblematic client Canal +.

Wilhelm & Associés’ five-lawyer team provides ‘excellent advice’, particularly for antitrust law.

INTERCONTINENTAL FINANCE MAGAZINE CONTINENT AWARDS 2012

WILHELM & ASSOCIES, awarded winner, "Leading Competition and Distribution Law Firm in Europe"



MEDIA - ENTERTAINMENT - SPORTS - INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY
 
CHAMBERS

"One of Paris's major firm in the media field".

"Charismatic" department co-head Pascal Wilhelm as "a mastermind in media matters" who has "huge experience of media and advertising agencies" as well as deep expertise in competition and litigation. Clients appreciate his total involvement in their files, excellent availability, strong team-working skills and impressive performance in court, whilst peers highlight his prestigious client base.

"The TMT practice at this local boutique is particularly well regarded in the media and entertainment fields, and acts for TV and production companies, radio channels and advertising agencies. The team is notable for its skill in competition and advertisement-related matters, and benefits from the outstanding knowledge of Pascal Wilhelm, who represents high-profile clients such as Canal+."

LEGAL 500

Wilhelm & Associés has major clients in the audiovisual (Canal +), sport, press (Marianne) and advertising fields. The ‘fast and sharp’ Pascal Wilhelm is highly regarded. The practice deals with key issues in the online-gaming sector.

CORPORATE INTL LEGAL AWARDS



Gaming Law Firm of the Year in France
Pascal Wilhelm

DEALMAKERS GLOBAL AWARDS

Communication and Intellectual Property Law Firm of the Year 2011 



TROPHEES DU DROIT ET DU CONTENTIEUX 2011



WILHELM & ASSOCIES was awarded the silvery trophy (Trophée d'Argent) in the Media and Copyright category

LITIGATION - WHITE-COLLAR CRIME - STOCK MARKET LITIGATION

CHAMBERS

"A rising star at WILHELM & ASSOCIES, Arnaud Péricard continues to build on his reputation in the market. A talented litigator, his expertise lies in corporate and banking-related disputes."'(2011)

"Arnaud Péricard of WILHELM & ASSOCIES is singled out by clients for his no-nonsense approach to litigation: "He can quickly pinpoint the underlying business aspects of a case and places more focus on substance than form," enthuses an interviewee. He specialises in M&A, banking and finance and managers' liability."

LEGAL 500

"WILHELM & ASSOCIES is developing a sold litigation activity. Arnaud Péricard, "very calm, organised and a sharp analyst", specialises in post-acquisition disputes, covenants regarding liabilities, disputes between shareholders, and cases involving the liability of auditors before the criminal courts and the AMF, France's financial regulator. Pascal Wilhelm is also recommended. The firm handles a number of cases in the media industry and is gaining recognition. It played a leading role in the Jean-Marie Messier trial and the Vivendi case."

" Arnaud Péricard and Pascal Wilhelm of WILHELM & ASSOCIES played a leading role in the Jean-Marie Messier case."

Wilhelm & Associés "excellent and highly responsive" practice handles major corporate and commercial disputes"... Pascal Wilhelm and the ‘quick and clever’ Arnaud Péricard lead the practice.

LAWYERS WORLD ANNUAL JURISDICTION AWARDS 2012

WILHELM & ASSOCIES awarded "Law firm of the year in France" in Corporate, Banking & Finance, Capital Markets and Corporate Litigation




PUBLIC LAW

LEGAL 500

"The team led by Marie-Anne Renaux at WILHELM & ASSOCIES advises major retail groups and property developers on urban development and planning permission issues. The firm often defends its clients when planning permission is challenged."