2009, the foundation
The history of the VIGO law firm began at the end of the 80’s. Emmanuel Daoud was then an associate of the Bâtonniers Jean-René Farthouat and Mario Stasi, of which he then became partner.
Christine Carpentier and Julie Ferrari followed the same path, first as associates and then as partners of the latter. All three founded VIGO in 2009.
Also leaving Stasi & Associés, Julien Cheval and Emmanuel Mercinier joined them.
An undisputed reference in its field
VIGO is a leader in the field of business criminal law as well as civil and commercial litigation.
It stands at the top of all rankings. Intervening in leading cases, its sharp legal expertise and a perfect knowledge of its clients’ economic constraints explain such success. It is also anchored
In addition to its technical expertise, VIGO is characterized by its reactivity and its ability to anticipate identified or emerging risks.
Complementary expertises
While VIGO is primarily active in business criminal law, where the personal, economic, media and even political stakes are major, it also masters all the fundamental legal areas of a company: contracts, compliance, personal data law, commercial law, labor law, collective procedures, mediation, etc.
Each lawyer in the firm is an expert in his or her field. Together, united by an unfailing will, they fear no adversity.
Ideals
Driven by deep and lively humanist convictions, enlightened by an ideal of justice, the firm’s lawyers defend pro bono destitute people, non-profit associations or NGOs.
They also make VIGO a pioneering law firm in the field of corporate social responsibility. They are deeply committed to sustainable development.
This long-standing, constant and shared commitment actively contributes to the definition of the “VIGO identity”.
