Archipel

Archipel is a law firm with offices in Paris and Geneva that handles cross-border disputes, international enforcement of judgments and asset recovery. Its work is aimed at clients whose claims reach beyond a single jurisdiction.

Practice areas

The firm lists asset recovery, enforcement of judgments, cross-border disputes and international arbitration. These areas tend to run together: an award or judgment obtained in one country is of little use until it can be enforced where the assets are located, which is why enforcement and recovery sit alongside arbitration.

Locations and geography

The Paris address is 92 rue Jouffroy d'Abbans, 75017 Paris, France. Switzerland is named as the second base, and the firm also describes international disputes as a geography in its own right, without listing specific countries.

Who it suits

Archipel is relevant to payment companies, banks, merchants and investors facing a counterparty default, frozen funds or an unpaid award across borders. Fee arrangements, case selection criteria and typical timelines are not published, so they should be discussed with the firm when a matter arises.