Academic excellence.
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Full Professor | International Arbitrator | Attorney at Law

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Dual expertise dedicated to resolving complex business disputes.

The experience of a law professor: unparalleled added value
A law professor and accomplished practitioner, Louis Thibierge has built his expertise on 20 years of experience in all aspects of consulting and litigation. Having practiced in leading law firms (Gide Loyrette Nouel, Advant Altana, De Pardieu Brocas Maffei), he has developed an approach that is both bold and humble, guided by a deep understanding of legal and strategic issues.

Innovation and vision
Legal consultation is at the heart of his practice. Thanks to constant and in-depth monitoring, the firm anticipates changes in the law and proposes forward-thinking strategies, always tailored to the specificities of each case.

Recognized expertise
Ranked by Best Lawyers and Leaders League, Professor Thibierge provides advice, complex litigation, and arbitration services in all sectors of activity. His ability to perceive the heart of the problem, his broad perspective, and his cross-disciplinary approach make him a valuable ally in the most demanding legal challenges.

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Areas of expertise

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Consultation

Professor of law

Preparation of legal opinions on strategic legal issues in order to define an internal strategy or to support state or arbitration litigation proceedings. Significant experience in cross-examination.

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Arbitration

Independent arbitrator

Acting as co-arbitrator, sole arbitrator, or chair of arbitration tribunals in ad hoc or institutional arbitration proceedings.

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Litigation

Attorney at law

Definition of legal strategy and representation of companies’ interests before civil and commercial courts.

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26 September 2026

Address Unknown

Exercising the option in time is good. Sending it to the promisor is better. Such is the first lesson of an unpublished judgment of the French Cour de cassation of 16 September 2026, which also offers a welcome reminder of what a penalty clause is.

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23 September 2026

After the Requiem, the Funeral Oration

In the spring, we struck up a requiem for the adhesion contract between businesses. Four months later, the Commercial Chamber delivers the funeral oration: not only does Article 1171 of the French Civil Code give way whenever the contract falls under the Commercial Code, but courts must now check this of their own motion.

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“Nullity, morality, restitution”, note on Cass. 3e civ., 9 April 2026, no. 24-17.405, Revue des contrats 2026, no. 3, pp. 47-49.

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Inconnue Ă  cette adresse

Lever l’option dans le délai, c’est bien. L’adresser au promettant, c’est mieux. Tel est le premier enseignement, cruel mais imparable, d’un arrêt inédit du 16 septembre 2026, qui opère aussi un salutaire rappel en matière de qualification de la clause pénale.
Après le requiem, l’oraison funèbre

Au printemps, nous entonnions un requiem pour le contrat d’adhésion entre professionnels. Quatre mois plus tard, la chambre commerciale prononce l’oraison funèbre : non seulement l’article 1171 du Code civil s’efface lorsque le contrat relève du Code de commerce, mais le juge doit désormais le vérifier d’office.
« Nullité, moralité, restitutions », note sous Cass. 3e civ., 9 avr. 2026, n° 24-17.405, Revue des contrats 2026, n° 3, p. 47-49.
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