MARA Faces Lawsuit for Unpaid Commissions Exceeding 11 Million Euros

Former consultant François Garcin sues MARA Holdings in US court for over 11M euros in unpaid fees, citing breach of contract after March termination.

Woofun AI reports that François Garcin, a consultant instrumental in establishing MARA’s French operations, filed a lawsuit against MARA Holdings in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York on July 22. Garcin seeks compensation exceeding 11 million euros, alleging non-payment of 2.4 million euros in consulting fees and approximately 5.92 million euros in success fees tied to Exaion’s 148 million euro investment. The legal action follows the contract termination on March 6, 2026, with Garcin citing prior services including recruiting former Engie CEO Gérard Mestrallet and facilitating high-level meetings.