Bignon Lebray is recognised in the 2026 edition of the Chambers and Partners France guide.
Bignon Lebray has once again been recognised by Chambers and Partners in the 2026 edition of the France Guide and is listed among the “Top Law Firms France” with six rankings, including three new entries, reflecting recognition of our expertise at both the national and regional levels.
National Ranking – France
Corporate/Commercial Litigation: Highly Regarded | Band 3
What the Team is Known For
“BIGNON LEBRAY boasts extensive expertise in acting for corporates and financial institutions in litigation. The team is particularly active in contractual disputes for a wide range of clients hailing from the technology, pharmaceutical and real estate sectors.”
Strengths
"We trust the firm, we have a close relationship. We can discuss issues with the team very quickly. The lawyers understand our sector of activity and the complexities of what we do".
"I appreciate the team's listening skills, competence and responsiveness".
"The team are always timely and effective".
"The team were always responsive, engaged and reactive".
Corporate/M&A: Mid-Market | Band 4
What the Team is Known For
“BIGNON LEBRAY boasts a multidisciplinary team that wins acclaim for its expertise in domestic and cross-border M&A . Its practitioners are well versed in transaction structuring, exits and reorganisations, advising clients across industries such as fintech and pharmaceuticals.”
Strengths
"BIGNON LEBRAY has in-depth knowledge and a comprehensive and pragmatic approach to cases".
"BIGNON LEBRAY's strengths are its expertise, flexibility and availability".
"The BIGNON LEBRAY team has a pragmatic and effective approach, with personalised and dedicated follow-up from the beginning to the end of the transaction".
"BIGNON LEBRAY has sharp technical expertise and a multidisciplinary team".
Sport | Band 3
What the Team is Known For
"BIGNON LEBRAY enters the rankings this year. It advises on a range of sport-related matters, including commercial lease negotiations and major tournament advice on disciplinary proceedings for clubs and athletes".
Strengths
"BIGNON LEBRAY have a very good reputation for delivering great quality legal advice".
"BIGNON LEBRAY have an excellent ability to prepare for the management of complex situations. They also display a perfect consideration of our needs and requirements".
"They are always incredibly competent, very quick, very enjoyable to deal with and get things done quickly".
Regional Ranking – France Regions
North – General Business Law – Spotlight
What the Team is Known For
"Lille-based BIGNON LEBRAY demonstrates experience advising clients on the full gamut of business law matters, including M&A transactions, restructuring and tax law. The team offers additional experience in labour and employment matters. The law firm also has offices in Paris, Lyon and Aix-en-Provence".
Strengths
"The law firm delivers great quality legal advice and has been instrumental in helping our organisation".
"We are very satisfied with BIGNON LEBRAY. The lawyers are efficient and friendly. It's a good team".
South East – General Business Law – Spotlight
What the Team is Known For
"Lyon-based BIGNON LEBRAY demonstrates experience advising clients on the full gamut of business law matters, including M&A transactions, restructuring and tax law. The team offers additional experience in labour and employment matters. The law firm also has offices in Paris, Lille and Aix-en-Provence".
Strengths
"We are very satisfied with BIGNON LEBRAY. The lawyers are efficient and friendly, a good team".
"The law firm delivers great quality legal advice and has been instrumental in helping our organisation".
Individual Ranking
Neil Robertson | Sport | Band 2
Individual Editorial
"Neil Robertson demonstrates notable experience in representing professional athletes in disciplinary hearings".
Strengths
"Neil has a good blend of legal expertise and being business-savvy. He is very customer-focused, and he really understands the importance of getting to the point and delivering good value".
"Neil is a pleasure to work with. He is very active and engaged. He is a big proponent of sports law".
"We have an excellent relationship with Neil Robertson, who knows the context and needs of our organisation very well".
"Neil is always available. He is good at making you think you are his only client. He is very at ease and has got an instinctively international outlook".
These distinctions reflect the firm’s strong market positioning and the commitment of our teams to supporting businesses across the entire territory.
We would like to warmly thank our clients and peers for their valuable feedback and trust !
A huge congratulations to the Bignon Lebray Team on these results.
Arminjon Antoine, Laetitia Benoit, Virginie Brault-Scaillet, Paul Brisset, Caroline Cazaux, Frédéric Coulon, Edouard de Limairac, Florence Dedieu, Guillaume Douillard, Tanguy Dubly, Alexandre Ghesquière, Félicien Hyest, Julien Lecat, Taous Mabed, Ondine Prévoteau, Neil Robertson, Pierre-Emmanuel Scherrer, Jean-Marie Tocchio, Louis Vallet , Alban Van de Vyver
