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Tél. : + 33 1 84 80 78 62
Fax. : + 33 1 84 80 73 39
Maud Robert
Maud Robert is a member of the Paris Bar and joined YL Avocats in 2025, after gaining initial experience there in 2022.
A graduate of Sciences Po Paris Law School, Maud Robert trained with renowned criminal lawyers, a lawyer at the Council of State and the Court of Cassation, and magistrates at the Economic and Financial Division of the Public Prosecutor’s Office.
Maud Robert works on all of the firm’s cases, both in criminal law and commercial litigation.
She regularly works in English.
She is also a member of the International Prison Observatory, and organises its initiative on the issue of summary trials.
Work experience
- Huc-Morel Labrousse Avocats law firm, 2025, Trainee lawyer
- Guermonprez law firm, solicitor at the Council of State and the Court of Cassation, 2024, Trainee lawyer
- Nanterre Judicial Court, Economic and Financial Division of the Public Prosecutor's Office, 2024, Trainee lawyer
- YL Avocats law firm, 2022, Intern
- BCG&A law firm, 2021, Intern
Training
- Master's degree in Economic Law, specialising in Economic Litigation and Arbitration, Sciences Po Paris Law School, 2021–2023
- Bachelor’s Degree, Sciences Po Paris, 2017–2020
- Boston University, USA, 2019–2020
- Bachelor's Degree in Biology, Sorbonne University Sciences, 2017–2020
Language
French
English
Allemand
TEAM
BUSINESS CASES
Business Litigation
01
Unfair competition
An international company observed a sudden diversion of a portion of its clientele following the departure of one of its employees to a competitor located within the same geographical sector.
YL Avocats has been engaged to put an end to the contentious practice and seek compensation for the damages incurred.
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Business Litigation
02
Unfair competition
A disruptive company in the co-ownership management sector is brought to court on an summary proceedings by a representative association of traditional co-ownership management companies to cease an advertising campaign, particularly in metro stations, and to redress an alleged significant harm.
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White-Collar Cases
03
Defense of Victims of Fraudulent Investments and Banking Scams
YL Avocats represents a large number of individuals who have fallen victim to fraudulent investment schemes and banking frauds, and actively pursues legal actions to secure both the arrest of the perpetrators and the recovery of defrauded funds.
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Business Litigation
04
Unfair competition
A leading online insurance brokerage company was the subject of negative and troubling online reviews on a website created by a competitor.
YL Avocats filed a summons on short notice (summary proceedings) to prompt the commercial court to quickly address the violations identified by YL Avocats.
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Business Litigation
05
Business Interruption
An international company has a branch located in close proximity to the Grand Paris Express construction works. These works have significantly impacted its operations and revenue.
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Business Litigation
06
Shareholder Dispute
YL Avocats is assisting a Chinese company involved in a dispute with other shareholders and the company’s management.
The firm has initiated multiple legal actions — including ex parte proceedings under Article 145 of the French Code of Civil Procedure, a summary application to obtain disclosure of documents, and the filing of a criminal complaint — in order to safeguard its client’s rights.
This case, lying at the intersection of business litigation and criminal law, is a perfect illustration of the complex matters that YL Avocats handles on a daily basis.
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Business Litigation
07
Shareholder Dispute
A consulting company finds one of its subsidiaries, in which it holds a majority stake and of which it is the president, being locked down in its operations and attempts to repurchase it.
There was a human and procedural deadlock between the parent company and the subsidiary.
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General Criminal Cases
08
Cyberbullying (“Mila’s case”)
In the context of the trial of the Mila case, YL Avocats represented one of the defendants.
The latter was accused of cyberbullying and death threats.
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General Criminal Cases
09
Embezzlement & Financing of Terrorism
A mother is placed under investigation for embezzlement and financing of terrorism. She was notably accused of sending modest sums of money to her daughter, who had left while still a minor and was under the influence of a radicalized individual.
YL Avocats is representing her defense and, during the investigative phase, filed a motion for annulment.
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White-Collar Cases
10
Antitrust Violation
A leader of a large company is placed under investigation for involvement in an offense related to competition law (Article L420-6 of the Commercial Code). YL Law Firm has significant expertise in cases involving competition law issues and is well-versed in the new jurisdiction of the financial division concerning competition offenses.
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White-Collar Cases
11
Complicity in Corruption
The sister of an investment fund executive is placed under investigation for complicity in private corruption, money laundering of private corruption, and receiving stolen private corruption funds involving amounts in the millions of euros. Assets are seized as part of the investigation. We successfully obtained the cancellation of all charges related to corruption in the investigation.
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Exceptional Criminal Cases
12
Terrorist Attack Plot
In the case known as the "Elysée Palace bombing" YL Law Firm intervened in the defense. We quickly identified an issue of fairness in the search for evidence, considering that the coordinated action of cyber infiltration and physical infiltration had contributed to highlighting the terrorist plot and influencing a minor to associate with the project.
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Exceptional Criminal Cases
13
War Crime
Following coordinated efforts between the International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH), la Ligue des Droits de l’Homme, and the Syrian Center for Media and Freedom of Expression, a former spokesperson for the Syrian armed group Jaysh Al Islam was placed under investigation in January 2020 for complicity in forced disappearances, war crimes, torture, and complicity in these crimes.
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White-Collar Cases
14
Public Corruption
The leader of a prominent private investigation agency was placed under investigation, primarily for acts of active corruption involving public officials.
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White-Collar Cases
15
Embezzlement of Public Funds
YL Avocats is representing a former notary in the case known as the "ill-gotten gains" case, which is directed at a former president and his family from a Central African Republic.
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General Criminal Cases
16
Kim Kardashian robbery
YL Avocats represented one of the defendants in the so-called “Kim Kardashian robbery” case before the Paris Cour d’Assises.
The firm implemented a proactive defense strategy throughout both the investigation and the trial proceedings.
The client, who had acknowledged part of the facts, was sentenced to a penalty that allowed him to avoid reincarceration following the judgment.
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General Criminal Cases
17
Cold Case (affaire Bardon – Kulik)
YL Avocats law firm is representing the sole defendant in one of the most complex and high-profile criminal cases of the past thirty years.
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White-Collar Cases
18
Public corruption
A client of the firm is currently under investigation for alleged corruption, fraud, and influence peddling.
YL Avocats has been assisting the client since the outset of police custody and throughout the judicial investigation initiated before the Financial Division of the Paris Court.
From the very beginning of the investigation, the firm has taken the initiative to challenge several criminal seizures carried out by the authorities, as well as certain civil party applications deemed irregular.
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General Criminal Cases
19
Press Offense and Cyber Harassment
A hospital department head is implicated in a press offense following a widely circulated television appearance that gained traction on social media and was endorsed by various public figures in France and abroad. The client is simultaneously subjected to an online harassment and threats campaign.
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Business Litigation
20
Online Reviews
A leading insurance brokerage company observed highly negative and stereotyped reviews on an online review platform managed by one of its competitors.
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