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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...

Christian Saint-Palais is a Paris-based attorney with Le Borgne Saint-Palais Associés whose practice focuses on criminal defense , white-collar matters, and complex litigation. He holds a post-graduate diploma (DEA) in international public law and was admitted to the Paris Bar in 1992. In 1995, he joined the criminal defense practice founded by Jean-Yves Le Borgne. A former Secrétaire de la Conférence, Mr. Saint-Palais has represented clients in significant criminal proce...

Thomas Maitrejean is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Corporate Law, Mergers and Acquisitions Law and Private Equity Law. Thomas practices law in Paris, France Best Lawyers has recognized Thomas Maitrejean since 2017. 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 Thomas Maitrejean is held by other lawyers.

Joanna Gumpelson is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Insolvency and Reorganization Law and Litigation. Joanna practices law in Paris, France Best Lawyers has recognized Joanna Gumpelson since 2013. 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 Joanna Gumpelson is held by other lawyers.

Hélène Parent is a Private Equity M&A partner and a member of the Firm’s Private Capital industry group. Dual-qualified in Paris and Madrid, Hélène’s practice focuses primarily on highly regulated industries, including technology and life sciences. Hélène advises private equity funds, family offices, and fast-growing companies on sophisticated private equity matters, with a particular emphasis on venture capital, growth investments, an...

Sophie advises and litigates on behalf of French and foreign clients on all aspects of Employment and Social Security law. With 20 years of experience, Sophie benefits from a highly experienced practice in all issues of labor law and social security and in the human resources aspects of domestic and cross-border mergers & acquisitions. Sophie advises her clients on the employment aspects of M&A and private equity transactions, corporate reorganization and downsizing, restructuring, co...

Louis de Gaulle is involved in matters requiring diverse and extensive legal experience both in litigation and transactions. He regularly appears before civil, administrative and arbitration courts. Louis de Gaulle’s legal strategy acumen and innovative capacity in the management of cases is praised by his clients. He specialises in intellectual property, new technologies, commercial law and public law.He is a certified specialist in Intellectual Property and Commercial Law at the Paris...

Matthieu Candia is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Corporate Law. Matthieu practices law in Paris, France Best Lawyers has recognized Matthieu Candia 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 Matthieu Candia is held by other lawyers.

Ana Vermal is a partner in the Litigation Department and co-head of the firm’s International Arbitration Group. Ana Vermal is a seasoned quadrilingual lawyer with extensive experience in both common law and civil law. With over 20 years of experience, she represents corporations from around the world on complex arbitrations arising from cross-border business transactions including acquisitions, joint ventures, distribution and licensing agreements. Ana handles arbitral proceedings under...

Esperanza Barron Baratech is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of International Arbitration. Esperanza practices law in Paris, France Best Lawyers has recognized Esperanza Barron Baratech 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 Esperanza Barron Baratech is held by other lawyers.