
Hermès heir Nicolas Puech faces a $1.3 billion lawsuit over a disputed $16 billion share deal
By Bloomberg Published April 22, 2025 A high-stakes legal dispute has cast new light on the fortunes behind French luxury brand Hermès. A legal complaint filed in Washington, D.C. accuses 82-year-old Nicolas Puech—an heir to the Hermès dynasty—of failing to transfer shares worth approximately €14 billion ($16 billion) under a private agreement. Hermès International boutique…