Work highlights:
Representing banks, financial institutions and investment funds in a securities fraud matter pending before the Courts in France, following a class action judgment in the US.
Representing the buyer of an important painting at a public auction in New York who was sued in France due to the work being taken by Vichy from a Jewish family during the Second World War.

‘The Soffer Avocats team understand the basics of US law and their command of the English language, including legal terminology, is excellent.’

‘Ron Soffer has excellent command of the practical aspects of French litigation as well as of the nuances of the law.’

‘Soffer Avocats, led by Ron Soffer, is an excellent boutique firm of extremely competent lawyers. Ron Soffer is an exceptional strategist in litigation who can take a difficult case and present the client with an innovative strategy and very well-presented legal arguments.’

Soffer Avocats excels at handling complex multi-jurisdictional cases involving other European countries, as well as jurisdictions such as Singapore, Hong-Kong, Israel and the US. The firm is regularly appointed by high-profile businessmen and investors. Its caseload is highly diverse and notably features several high-profile art related disputes. The firm has been managing a sensitive class-action type case against a former CEO of a major listed company. Ron Soffer is a member of the Paris, New York and Israel bars.

‘Very responsive lawyers with a can-do attitude’.

‘Ron Soffer is very bright, commercial and practical, and goes the extra mile for his clients. Familiar with both civil and common law systems, he is adept at managing large multi-jurisdictional litigation’.

Ranked in Chambers Europe 2018 – France, Dispute Resolution : litigation.

“Ron Soffer of Soffer Avocats is experienced in national and international litigation procedures. He regularly advises on commercial matters covering contracts, as well as on administrative and antitrust litigation. “

The excellent Soffer Avocats law firm is very responsive and shows a determined attitude in their approach to cases. The team of six lawyers has a strong know-how in the management of complex, often multi-jurisdictional cases, touching on many issues: corporate law, stock market law, inheritance law, patent law or commercial law. The firm is involved in several important cases. Ron Soffer is a brilliant tactician, familiar with the civil law and common law systems, who is totally dedicated to his clients and is distinguished by his remarkable management of international issues.

The six lawyers making up the Soffer Avocats team are “excellent, responsive and have a positive outlook”. They excel in managing complex cross-border litigation and their ability to operate efficiently and creatively in very diverse matters is impressive: corporate law, securities law, inheritance cases or patent law. The firm assists both companies and investors, and is involved in many highly strategic cases.

Ron Soffer is listed by the Chambers & Partners 2016 Europe amongst the best dispute resolution French lawyers.
“Department head Ron Soffer of Soffer Avocats is described by satisfied clients as « thoughtful, strategic and always accessible. » He regularly handles complex civil and commercial litigation and has appeared before several European courts.”

The team of six lawyers at Soffer Avocats shines for its “rigour and exceptional professionalism”. It excels in the management of complex cross-border cases and is impressive in its ability to work through greatly diverse matters with efficiency and creativity: corporate law, stock exchange law, inheritance issues, and patent law. The firm assists companies and investors, and works on cases with high strategic stakes. It is headed by Ron Soffer, who is a member of the Paris, New York and Israel bars.

Ron Soffer becomes a member of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (CIArb). Soffer Avocats announces the admission of Ron Soffer to the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (CIArb), an institute that promotes and facilitates the resolution of disputes by arbitration and other alternative forms of dispute resolution.

There is not another lawfirm like Soffer Avocats. The litigious firm carries out ‘extraordinary work’ and is entrusted with major and very complex issues, often of an international nature and involving proceedings abroad, particularly in the United States. The team of seven lawyers represents foreign and French groups, as well as large fortunes. The firm is involved in very interesting banking, financial and commercial affairs. The firm is also very much in demand to handle high profile cases regarding works of art. The firm is led by the ‘brilliant and very attentive’ Ron Soffer, a brilliant strategist who thinks outside the box.

Ron Soffer is an experienced lawyer. His business acumen, his ability to communicate and his ability to take on complex issues testify to his know-how (…) Ron Soffer is also very creative in his way of working. He is a legal professional who relies on his understanding of the economic environment of his clients in order to offer accurate and adapted advice.

Ron Soffer becomes a member of the bar of the Supreme Court of the United States.

Ron Soffer empowered to plead before the International Criminal Court.

The Soffer Avocats firm present in the Legal 500 EMEA ranking.

“Soffer Avocats is a boutique law firm specializing in litigation headed by Ron Soffer, who is a member of the French, Israeli and American Bars and is well known for his command of French and Anglo-Saxon proceedings. The firm takes on complex litigation with high financial stakes and often manages multi-jurisdictional cases. It deals with a range of very diverse cases involving the stock market, finance, inheritance issues, antitrust law and criminal law. Ron Soffer is very creative and often victorious.”

Ron Soffer becomes a certified arbitrator with the International Center for Dispute Resolution.
Soffer Avocats announces the co-optation of Mr. Ron Soffer in the panel of arbitrators of the International Center for Dispute Resolution, a division of the American Arbitration Association.

Ron Soffer becomes a member of the French-American Foundation.
Created in France in 1976 on the occasion of the bicentenary of the United States, this foundation aims to improve relations between France and the United States. In collaboration with its sister foundation in New York, the French American Foundation is active in promoting dialogue and strengthening ties between the two countries.