Best Lawyers in France for Mergers and Acquisitions Law
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Nuno De Ayala Boaventura is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate Governance and Compliance Practice and Mergers and Acquisitions Law. Nuno, who practices law in Paris, France, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Nuno is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Alexis Marchand is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate Law, Mergers and Acquisitions Law and Private Equity Law. Alexis, who practices law in Paris, France, has been recognized since 2022. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Alexis is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
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.
Guillaume Kellner is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Mergers and Acquisitions Law and Private Equity Law. Guillaume, who practices law in Paris, France, has been recognized since 2014. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Guillaume is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Karl Hepp de Sevelinges is a partner at Jeantet, admitted to the Paris, Frankfurt (Rechtsanwalt) and New York (FLC) bars. Specialized in Mergers & Acquisitions, he advises industrial companies, financial institutions and international funds, particularly German-speaking ones, on their investments in France. Karl has significant experience in corporate acquisitions and reorganizations, and advises French and International listed and non-listed companies. He leads a team of international la...
Magali Masson is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate Law and Mergers and Acquisitions Law. Magali, who practices law in Paris, France, has been recognized since 2023. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Magali is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Alexandre Marque is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate Law, Leveraged Buyouts, Mergers and Acquisitions Law and Private Equity Law. Alexandre, who practices law in Paris, France, has been recognized since 2021. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Alexandre is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Etienne Boursican is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate Law, Mergers and Acquisitions Law and Securities Law. Etienne, who practices law in Paris, France, has been recognized since 2013. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Etienne is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Xavier Norlain is an M&A partner, head of the Paris office and member of the Private Capital industry group. Xavier advises investment funds and family offices on leveraged buyouts, venture capital and development capital transactions, as well as industrial and services groups on their corporate finance operations, restructuring and external growth transactions. Xavier also advises managers in the negotiation of their status and their remuneration, as well as in the context of operations ...
Yvon Dréano assists French and foreign clients, industrial businesses and investment funds in their merger & acquisition and complex restructuring operations. He also acts in relation to strategic alliances and joint ventures, operations concerning listed companies and governance issues. His expertise also includes judicial and arbitration litigation of equity transactions. Yvon is a member of the Jeantet Conseil des Associés (Board of Partners).
Marie-Hélène Raffin is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Mergers and Acquisitions Law and Tax Law. Marie-Hélène, who practices law in Paris, France, has been recognized since 2010. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Marie-Hélène is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Armand W. Grumberg is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate Law and Mergers and Acquisitions Law. Armand W., who practices law in Paris, France, has been recognized since 2014. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Armand W. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Stéphanie Gérard is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Mergers and Acquisitions Law. Stéphanie, who practices law in Bordeaux, France, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Stéphanie is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Matthieu Grollemund is a Private Equity M&A partner and a member of the Firm’s Private Capital industry group. Triple-qualified in French, U.S., and U.K. law, Matthieu has over two decades of experience advising on complex cross-border transactions in highly regulated sectors, including technology and healthcare. Matthieu advises private equity sponsors, venture capital firms, public and private companies, as well as boards and special committees, on high-stakes investments, public ...
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