Best Lawyers in France for Mergers and Acquisitions Law
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Guillaume Kellner is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate Law, 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.
Cédric Chanas 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. Cédric, 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 Cédric is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Thomas Bréart de Boisanger is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate Law, Mergers and Acquisitions Law and Project Finance and Development Practice. Thomas, 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 Thomas is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
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).
Pierre-Marie Boya is a Private Equity M&A partner and a member of the Firm’s Private Capital industry group. Pierre-Marie’s practice focuses primarily on highly regulated industries, including technology and healthcare, as well as energy and infrastructure. His clients include private equity sponsors, venture capital firms, and public and private companies, which he supports throughout the full life cycle of their investments. Pierre-Marie advises clients on a wide range of co...
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...
Charles-Emmanuel Prieur, partner at UGGC Avocats since 2006, spent his entire professional career at UGGC. He joined as an intern and immediately worked in the corporate law department. Charles-Emmanuel is a leader in the fields of M&A and private equity both in France and abroad. He advises industrial and commercial operators for their take over transactions and asset purchase operations. He assists investment funds or company officers with their venture capital, investment capital or le...
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.
Matthieu Bichon, member of the Paris Bar since 2006, practices essentially in mergers & acquisitions, corporate law and securities law. He assists French and foreign clients, principally, in acquisitions and divestitures of shares or strategic assets transactions, private equity deals, joint ventures and capital operations as well for the structuring of their management packages. He also advises in M&A litigations. Over the recent years Matthieu has been involved in many transactions ...
Lynda Belaid is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Mergers and Acquisitions Law. Lynda, who practices law in Paris, France, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Lynda is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Vincent Netter advises French and international clients, industrial companies and investment funds, in their acquisitions and restructurings. In this context, he assists them in transactions involving the implementation of complex contracts (partnerships, joint ventures, R&D contracts, etc.). Vincent also provides his clients with his regulatory expertise in specific sectors, such as defense and security or life sciences.
Jean-Philippe Crot is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation and Mergers and Acquisitions Law. Jean-Philippe, 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 Jean-Philippe is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Yam Atallah is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate Law, Mergers and Acquisitions Law and Private Equity Law. Yam, who practices law in Paris, France, has been recognized since 2019. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Yam is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
With a post-graduate diploma in business law and taxation from the University of Clermont-Ferrand, Pierre GUIGNAND has been a member of the Lyon bar since 2006.A lawyer with Ratheaux from 2006 to 2009, he joined Lamy & Associés in 2009 and became a partner in 2015.Pierre GUIGNAND also works in all areas of corporate law, particularly in domestic and international mergers and acquisitions, private equity and investment operations.
Grégoire Balland is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Mergers and Acquisitions Law and Real Estate Law. Grégoire, 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 Grégoire is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
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