Best Lawyers in France for Mergers and Acquisitions Law
Alexis Terray is a Partner in the Corporate/M&A/ Private Equity department of Winston & Strawn Paris. His practice focuses on mergers and acquisitions and corporate law. With extensive experience in leverage buy-out (LBO) transactions, he is recognized as one of the top specialized lawyers in France for advising investment funds and management teams.
Jonathan M. Wohl is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Corporate Law and Mergers and Acquisitions Law. Jonathan M. practices law in Paris, France Best Lawyers has recognized Jonathan M. Wohl since 2022. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Jonathan M. Wohl is held by other lawyers.
Emmanuel MANSILLON holds a Master's degree in business law and taxation from the University of Paris II Panthéon-Assas and a DJCE-DESS in business law and taxation from the University of Poitiers as well as a Certificate of Higher Studies in tax law from the University of Montpellier. He worked as an associate at Thomas & associés, then at NomoS and then at Hoche Avocats. In 2010, he became a partner at Victor Avocats, where he met up with former members of NomoS. In 2019, h...
Guillaume Kellner is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Corporate Law, Mergers and Acquisitions Law and Private Equity Law. Guillaume practices law in Paris, France Best Lawyers has recognized Guillaume Kellner since 2014. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Guillaume Kellner is held by other lawyers.
Jean-François Pourdieu is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Corporate Law, Leveraged Buyouts, Mergers and Acquisitions Law and Private Equity Law. Jean-François practices law in Paris, France Best Lawyers has recognized Jean-François Pourdieu since 2010. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Jean-François Pourdieu is hel...
Pascal Bine is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Capital Markets Law, Corporate Law and Mergers and Acquisitions Law. Pascal practices law in Paris, France Best Lawyers has recognized Pascal Bine since 2020. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Pascal Bine is held by other lawyers.
David Lussigny is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Corporate Law, Mergers and Acquisitions Law, Private Equity Law and Structured Finance Law. David practices law in Paris, France Best Lawyers has recognized David Lussigny since 2021. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which David Lussigny is held by other lawyers.
Herschel Guez is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Mergers and Acquisitions Law. Herschel practices law in Paris, France Best Lawyers has recognized Herschel Guez since 2027. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Herschel Guez is held by other lawyers.
Emmanuel KAEPPELIN is co-head of the "Merges & Acquisitions - Corporate law" Department. Alongside standard services in corporate law (repeat advisory work and company management), he has developed more specific expertise in the following areas : company transfers and acquisition audits (acquisitions on behalf of French or international groups) equity financing and company restructuring (LBOs, MBOs, fundraising, mergers, demergers, partial asset transfers, agreements between partners, etc...
Grégoire Andrieux is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Corporate Law, Mergers and Acquisitions Law and Private Equity Law. Grégoire practices law in Paris, France Best Lawyers has recognized Grégoire Andrieux since 2020. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Grégoire Andrieux is held by other lawyers.
Jean-Philippe Crot is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Litigation and Mergers and Acquisitions Law. Jean-Philippe practices law in Paris, France Best Lawyers has recognized Jean-Philippe Crot since 2023. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Jean-Philippe Crot is held by other lawyers.
Anthony Paronneau is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Biotechnology and Life Sciences Practice and Mergers and Acquisitions Law. Anthony practices law in Paris, France Best Lawyers has recognized Anthony Paronneau since 2024. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Anthony Paronneau is held by other lawyers.
With more than 15 years of experience appearing before U.S., E.U., and French regulators, Sara has consistently guided clients through the intricacies of domestic and cross-border regulatory matters. Her practice encompasses advisory services, implementation, investigations, and disputes—most notably in the financial services and banking, health care, technology and new media, and telecommunications sectors.
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