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Benjamin Lafaye is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Tax Law. Benjamin, who practices law in Lyon, France, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Benjamin is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

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...

Yann Bougenaux is an attorney with Oren Avocats in Lyon, where he focuses his practice on labor and employment law with a specialization in Workplace accidents and occupational diseases . He advises companies and organizational leaders on the legal issues that arise throughout the employment relationship, from hiring and contract drafting to workplace policies and dispute resolution. His work often involves guiding clients through the practical application of French labor regulations while he...

Cyril Juillard is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Labor and Employment Law. Cyril, who practices law in Lyon, France, has been recognized since 2027. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Cyril is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Cécile Letang is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Insurance Law. Cécile, who practices law in Lyon, France, has been recognized since 2027. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Cécile is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Charlotte Peillon is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Labor and Employment Law. Charlotte, who practices law in Lyon, France, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Charlotte is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Jean-François DEFUDES is partner and co-head of the “Corporate taxation” department. His professional career has enabled him to acquire solid expertise in the following areas : Corporate and group taxation (restructuring, corporation tax, tax consolidation, VAT, local taxes, etc.) Mergers and acquisitions and restructuring operations (M&A) Taxation of executives (remuneration, capital gains, dividends, IFI) Tax audit and litigation International taxation Tax demateriali...

Mohamed Bouzenada is recognized by Best Lawyers as a leading attorney in restructuring and insolvency, and is a trusted advisor to companies and investors facing turnaround, restructuring, and insolvency challenges. He has extensive expertise in designing and implementing preventive, restructuring, and distressed asset solutions, including : Financial restructuring and complex renegotiation of banking, tax, and social security liabilities, including the implementation of financing solutions t...

Caroline Camière is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Public Law. Caroline, who practices law in Lyon, France, has been recognized since 2027. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Caroline is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Brice BRIEL is a partner and co-head of the Employment law – Social welfare law department. He has developed particular expertise in : collective bargaining (conclusion of collective agreements, working time, mandatory annual negotiations, incentives and profit-sharing, etc.), workforce management (employment contracts, legal monitoring for updating collective agreements, variable pay, disciplinary proceedings, terminations, mobility, etc.), social welfare, individual and collective gri...